W.P. Franklin N

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1.0K reviews
17850 NORTH FRANKLIN LOCK ROAD
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Price

$30 - $35/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

37 campsites

Season

Open January 1 to De...

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

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W.P. Franklin N
$30.00 - $35.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Facility rates vary by site type: RV sites with hookups are $30 per night, and group shelters are available for $35 per night. Mooring boat sites...
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Standard Site Fee$30.00
Hookup Site Fee$30.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$35.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

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17850 NORTH FRANKLIN LOCK ROAD

W.P. Franklin N

17850 NORTH FRANKLIN LOCK ROAD

Nearby places
Fort Myers (10 miles), Cape Coral (approx. 25 miles), Babcock Ranch (approx. 15 miles), Gulf of Mexico Beaches (approx. 45 miles).
Nearby supplies
Groceries and camping supplies are available in downtown Fort Myers, including flea markets and shopping options like Publix (approx. 10 miles). Fuel stations are also in the area.

Best Time to Camp at W.P. Franklin N

Winter delivers the best camping conditions. Daytime highs settle in the mid-60s to mid-70s, nights cool to the upper 40s and low 60s. Humidity and bugs drop off. Migratory birds arrive in numbers, making it prime time for wildlife viewing, fishing, and long bike rides. Weekdays stay quiet, but snowbird season brings crowds on weekends and holidays. Summer turns humid with afternoon thunderstorms and active insects, including mayflies that swarm in the evenings.

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Winter(Dec-Feb)
4.5 / 5
Top 1% in FL

Winter praised for cool, dry days—reviewers call it a winter favorite.

Planning Tips

  • Peak Season: January 1 to December 31, with no shoulder or off-peak seasons specified.. Book 2-3 months ahead.
  • Operating Season: Open January 1 to December 31 annually.
  • Current Alerts: Toxic algae advisories have been mentioned in user reviews.

About W.P. Franklin N

W.P. Franklin N sits on a peninsula along the Caloosahatchee River near Alva, offering 37 sites split between waterfront and interior areas. Most of the 37 sites have river views, electric and water hookups, and access to a boat ramp and fishing pier. Fees run $30-35 per night. The campground draws high marks for cleanliness and friendly hosts, though some central sites lack privacy.
W.P. Franklin N accommodates RV camping, tent camping, and boat camping. The campground features cruiser sites for boaters and a mix of waterfront and inland sites.

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12:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Stay Limit
Maximum stay limit of 14 nights per visit within a rolling 30-day period.

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Amenities available

Showers
Potable water
Electricity hookups
Dump station
Fire rings
Picnic tables

Activities you can enjoy

The W.P. Franklin N campground offers diverse recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. Visitors also enjoy unique cruiser sites where campers can sleep on their boats. Proximity to Telegraph Creek provides opportunities to canoe in swamps and observe wildlife.
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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsPotential hazards include toxic algae warnings in the river water, alligators in the proximity, and excessive summer heat.
Active AlertsToxic algae advisories have been mentioned in user reviews.

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4.8
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W.P. Franklin N is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviews for W.P. Franklin N are overwhelmingly positive, with users praising the clean facilities, waterfront sites, and friendly hosts. However, some complaints about maintenance issues, bright lights, and lack of privacy in certain areas were noted.
Review Summaries
Based on 1032 reviews

What Campers Love

Users frequently highlighted the cleanliness, waterfront views, friendly hosts, and peaceful environment as major positives. One user stated, "One of the nicest, well-kept campgrounds (Army Corps or...
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Based on 1032 reviews

Common Concerns

Common issues mentioned include excessively bright lights, occasional maintenance problems like weeds and broken grills, and a lack of privacy in some sites. One reviewer commented, "The incredibly...
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Based on 1032 reviews
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