About W.p. Franklin N
Available sites
37 total sitesSeasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1317)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
James M
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: WFRN
Ken D
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: WFRN
Not much shade but very nice
Ed M
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: WFRN
Watch out for the speed bumps.
Maritza E
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: WFRN
Wonderfull campground.
Sylvie V
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: WFRN
Very nice and clean, great for fishing too. Hosts are welcoming. Our friends were at another site and both of us had BBQ stands rusted and with holes so challenging to cook out. They really need to be changed.
Steven K
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: WFRN
This was our first trip to WP Franklin and definitely won't be our last. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The campground/facilities are well maintained. We had a lovely site and enjoyed watching people fishing from the pier. A nice quiet and peaceful getaway.
Anthony W
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: WFRN
Friendly staff, great views, and great location.
Henk K
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: WFRN
You would have received a five star rating if you only would have installed two speed humps in the entrance road strategically located. Seven is a little over the top for the contents of my refrigerator, etc.
The staff is very helpful and friendly. The facilities were clean.
Nice views from all campsites.
Chrisanna W
VerifiedMay 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: WFRN
W.P. Franklin Dam Camp Site, was clean, friendly campers, facilities, were clean, campsites well kept and every bannister has a water view! There was a nature trail across the highway, and multiple areas to bike through. It was a nice relaxing weekend for us!
Peter T
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: WFRN
WP Franklin Lock and Dam Campground is a wonderful campground. Every site is sideways to water with a private covered picnic table so you can enjoy the view without getting fried. I liked the kayaking opportunities on both sides of the lock as the campground is part of the dam. I have never been able to get in during the winter, but April was pretty nice - cool breeze most of the time. The only disappointments were when I flew my drone it brought out the national guard - nothing in the campground rules mentions drones and I had flown mine there before, but if there was a note in the rules or a sign I would not have caused the alarm. Oh, and for reasons I cannot fathom, there are 6 super aggressive speed bumps on the .4 mi entrance road. I feel one or two speed humps would do the job without the constant stopping. Small price I suppose for a nice campground at a Corps of Engineers price.
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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Last updated: October 21, 2026