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VerifiedJune 7, 2024 Stayed at: 15, Loop: WFRN
We loved our time here. Amazingly beautiful and very clean. If you don't want to cook, check out the Blue Dog or Ford's Garage.
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1317 reviews
W.P. Franklin campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff, making it a favorite for many visitors. The serene river surroundings and well-spaced sites offer a relaxing atmosphere for fishing and enjoying nature. However, concerns about excessive speed bumps and some strict monitoring by hosts were noted, with suggestions for improvement on these aspects.
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June 7, 2024 Stayed at: 15, Loop: WFRN
We loved our time here. Amazingly beautiful and very clean. If you don't want to cook, check out the Blue Dog or Ford's Garage.
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May 26, 2024 Stayed at: 16, Loop: WFRN
This park is kept in good shape and the park hosts are very helpful.
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May 26, 2024 Stayed at: 16, Loop: WFRN
This park is kept in good shape and the park hosts are very helpful.
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May 25, 2024 Stayed at: 08, Loop: WFRN
Very nice place
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May 25, 2024 Stayed at: 08, Loop: WFRN
Very nice place
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May 24, 2024 Stayed at: 13, Loop: WFRN
Beautiful, clean quiet campground.
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May 24, 2024 Stayed at: 13, Loop: WFRN
Beautiful, clean quiet campground.
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May 23, 2024 Stayed at: 11, Loop: WFRN
We enjoyed our time @ W P Franklin. We stayed there 3 nights and the campground was very clean and well maintained. The staff we met were helpful and very nice and the bathrooms were very clean. It 's awesome to have almost all waterfront sites at this campground. It is near enough to many activities and Fort Myers.
We would stay again
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May 23, 2024 Stayed at: 11, Loop: WFRN
We enjoyed our time @ W P Franklin. We stayed there 3 nights and the campground was very clean and well maintained. The staff we met were helpful and very nice and the bathrooms were very clean. It 's awesome to have almost all waterfront sites at this campground. It is near enough to many activities and Fort Myers.
We would stay again
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May 22, 2024 Stayed at: 16, Loop: WFRN
Beautiful setting. Watched boats going through lock and met lots of mic, interesting people. Watched female manatee nursing here calf. Only negative was extreme heat.
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17850 North Franklin Lock Road, Alva, FL 33920 United States
Elevation: 3 ft
From I-75, take Exit 141, following SR 80 E to SR 31. Turn N on
SR 31 and travel 4 mi to SR 78. Turn E on SR 78 for 3 mi and turn S on
North Franklin Lock Rd into the campground.
From I-75, take Exit 143, following Bayshore Boulevard E to SR 31...
From I-75, take Exit 141, following SR 80 E to SR 31. Turn N on
SR 31 and travel 4 mi to SR 78. Turn E on SR 78 for 3 mi and turn S on
North Franklin Lock Rd into the campground.
From I-75, take Exit 143, following Bayshore Boulevard E to SR 31.
Turn N on SR 31 and travel 1.5 mi to SR 78. Turn E on SR 78 for 3 mi and turn S on North Franklin Lock Rd into the campground.
The campground is accessible via I-75, with exits 141 and 143 leading to SR 31. From SR 31, travelers can reach SR 78, which connects directly to North Franklin Lock Road.
Last updated: October 21, 2026