W.P. Franklin N
Campground · Florida · 39 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 39
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 30
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 11 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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 miles 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.Recreation
Fishing for both salt and fresh water game fish is popular, as is boating. A unique feature of the campground is its cruiser sites, where campers sleep on their boat while enjoying the perks of the campsite facilities.Facilities
The 29 RV sites and 8 boat sites are equipped with 50 amp electric and water hookups. A boat ramp, fishing pier and trailer dump station are conveniently onsite.
Natural Features
The campground is almost completely surrounded by the Caloosahatchee River with just a narrow stretch of land connecting it to the shore. The Caloosahatchee River is part of the 152 mile Okeechobee Waterway that spans South Florida from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico.Nearby Attractions
Visit the U.S Army Corps of Engineers visitor center across the river in the W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area. Visit downtown Fort Myers for flea markets, grocery stores, shopping and the historic Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Winter Estates, or spend a day exploring the sandy Gulf of Mexico beaches, about 45 minutes from the campground.The facts
- 39 bookable sites
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 30 people per site
- Loops: WFRN
Site types
- 30 Standard Electric
- 8 Mooring
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.
39 campsites at W.P. Franklin N
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 09 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 26 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 27 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 28 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 29 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 30 | WFRN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Boat Site 01 | WFRN | Mooring | — | — | Boat In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Boat Site 02 | WFRN | Mooring | — | — | Boat In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Boat Site 03 | WFRN | Mooring | — | — | Boat In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Boat Site 04 | WFRN | Mooring | — | — | Boat In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Boat Site 05 | WFRN | Mooring | — | — | Boat In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Boat Site 06 | WFRN | Mooring | — | — | Boat In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Boat Site 07 | WFRN | Mooring | — | — | Boat In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Boat Site 08 | WFRN | Mooring | — | — | Boat In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| SHEL | WFRN | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | Riverfront | — | 30 | 🐾 |
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.
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.
26.72417, -81.69278 · 26°43'27.0"N 81°41'34.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 3.6 | 11.3 | 9.0 | 10.1 | 11.1 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about W.P. Franklin N
- Can you reserve a site at W.P. Franklin N?
- Yes, W.P. Franklin N is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does W.P. Franklin N have?
- 39 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at W.P. Franklin N?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at W.P. Franklin N?
- Yes, pets are allowed at W.P. Franklin N.
- Does W.P. Franklin N have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at W.P. Franklin N?
- Campfires are allowed at W.P. Franklin N. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 239-694-8770
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-04.
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