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VerifiedJanuary 26, 2024 Stayed at: 26, Loop: WFRN
Wonderful place to relax, watch boats, sunset skies in a neat, clean, quiet campground and enough to coastal beaches.
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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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January 26, 2024 Stayed at: 26, Loop: WFRN
Wonderful place to relax, watch boats, sunset skies in a neat, clean, quiet campground and enough to coastal beaches.
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January 24, 2024 Stayed at: 20, Loop: WFRN
This is our 2nd visit to W.P. Franklin N campground, just as good as our 1st visit three years ago. 1) Well-spaced campsites,
2) Always clean restrooms/showers,
3) Convenient location to Ft. Myers Beach. Many restaurants, that survived Hurricane Ian, have reopened; our favorite is Doc Fords. Margaritaville is thriving, Times Square is slowly but surely recovering.
Lots of rebuilding apparent.
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January 24, 2024 Stayed at: 20, Loop: WFRN
This is our 2nd visit to W.P. Franklin N campground, just as good as our 1st visit three years ago. 1) Well-spaced campsites,
2) Always clean restrooms/showers,
3) Convenient location to Ft. Myers Beach. Many restaurants, that survived Hurricane Ian, have reopened; our favorite is Doc Fords. Margaritaville is thriving, Times Square is slowly but surely recovering.
Lots of rebuilding apparent.
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January 21, 2024 Stayed at: 18, Loop: WFRN
Very well cared for campground. Grounds neat and clean, restrooms very clean. A very nice place to camp. We will be back!
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January 21, 2024 Stayed at: 05, Loop: WFRN
Beautiful Campground,clean sites and facilities, friendly staff.great view ,easy access to water for kayaking and fishing.Quite , easy to relax camping. Not far to ft.Meyers beach and the everglades.
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January 21, 2024 Stayed at: 18, Loop: WFRN
Very well cared for campground. Grounds neat and clean, restrooms very clean. A very nice place to camp. We will be back!
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January 21, 2024 Stayed at: 05, Loop: WFRN
Beautiful Campground,clean sites and facilities, friendly staff.great view ,easy access to water for kayaking and fishing.Quite , easy to relax camping. Not far to ft.Meyers beach and the everglades.
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January 19, 2024 Stayed at: 17, Loop: WFRN
Great park, no septic so you need a honey wagon!
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January 19, 2024 Stayed at: 17, Loop: WFRN
Great park, no septic so you need a honey wagon!
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January 18, 2024 Stayed at: 27, Loop: WFRN
Beautiful, quiet, well kept. Helpful host
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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