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Thomas S
VerifiedMarch 24, 2024 Stayed at: 02, Loop: WFRN
Great campground with water all around and plenty of quiet. Would stay again.
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About W.p. Franklin N
Visitors flock to W.P. Franklin Campground for its well-kept facilities and location on the Caloosahatchee River, where campers can fish, boat and take it easy in sunny southwest Florida.
The campground, about 10 mi east of Fort Myers, provides visitors with a taste of tranquil, tropical country life.
Nearby Telegraph Creek, offers exciting opportunities to canoe Florida's backcountry swamps and view wildlife.
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Reviews
1317 reviews
Summary
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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Thomas S
VerifiedMarch 24, 2024 Stayed at: 02, Loop: WFRN
Great campground with water all around and plenty of quiet. Would stay again.
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Fran F
VerifiedApril 1, 2024 Stayed at: 22, Loop: WFRN
Small, but nice waterfront campground. Sites are all level, paved, and have a covered picnic table. Some sites have shade at least part of the day. Nice fishing pier and boat ramp available. Restroom needs some TLC, but was clean. Camp host was available and friendly.
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Fran F
VerifiedApril 1, 2024 Stayed at: 22, Loop: WFRN
Small, but nice waterfront campground. Sites are all level, paved, and have a covered picnic table. Some sites have shade at least part of the day. Nice fishing pier and boat ramp available. Restroom needs some TLC, but was clean. Camp host was available and friendly.
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Ken and Lesley M
VerifiedApril 2, 2024 Stayed at: 24, Loop: WFRN
Franklin Lock campground had a laundry room years ago and would benefit from having it back. Also, Wi-Fi is needed. Had a great site (24) and enjoyed seeing the pair of woodpeckers in their nest there.
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Janet H
VerifiedApril 2, 2024 Stayed at: 28, Loop: WFRN
Awesome campground, with amazing views. Loved the location and the BEST camp host in all of Florida.
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Ken and Lesley M
VerifiedApril 2, 2024 Stayed at: 24, Loop: WFRN
Franklin Lock campground had a laundry room years ago and would benefit from having it back. Also, Wi-Fi is needed. Had a great site (24) and enjoyed seeing the pair of woodpeckers in their nest there.
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Janet H
VerifiedApril 2, 2024 Stayed at: 28, Loop: WFRN
Awesome campground, with amazing views. Loved the location and the BEST camp host in all of Florida.
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COREY & KRISTA B
VerifiedApril 4, 2024 Stayed at: 25, Loop: WFRN
This is our first ever reservation at an Army Corps of Engineers Campground. BEAUTIFUL and peaceful with stunning sunsets! The area is very well kept and has very clean restroom facilities. Sites are spacious and with a covered picnic table and fire grilling pit. All of the staff Volunteers are so friendly and helpful on-site, THANK YOU Mike and Bob! Lots of wild life around, loved the turtles! Fun to see the boat traffic going thru the locks. Really enjoying our stay, wish we discovered it years ago! Can't wait to come back! 🐢
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COREY & KRISTA B
VerifiedApril 4, 2024 Stayed at: 25, Loop: WFRN
This is our first ever reservation at an Army Corps of Engineers Campground. BEAUTIFUL and peaceful with stunning sunsets! The area is very well kept and has very clean restroom facilities. Sites are spacious and with a covered picnic table and fire grilling pit. All of the staff Volunteers are so friendly and helpful on-site, THANK YOU Mike and Bob! Lots of wild life around, loved the turtles! Fun to see the boat traffic going thru the locks. Really enjoying our stay, wish we discovered it years ago! Can't wait to come back! 🐢
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Location & Directions for W.p. Franklin N
17850 North Franklin Lock Road, Alva, FL 33920 United States
Elevation: 3 ft
Getting There
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.
Highway access
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.
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