W.P. Franklin Campground

W.P. Franklin Campground W.P. Franklin North. This it is not an official page or communication nor does it express official DoD/DA positions. On the north side of the river, the W.P. P.

Located on the Caloosahatchee River section of the Okeechobee Waterway, W.P. Franklin North Campground has a tropical atmosphere that provides an excellent setting for visitors to camp, fish, boat, or enjoy hours of quiet contemplation. Downtown Fort Myers flea markets, grocery stores, malls, the historic Thomas Edison/Henry Ford Home, and the beautiful Gulf beaches are all within 15 minutes of dr

iving time. Franklin North Campground offers 30 Class A Tent/RV sites and 8 Cruiser (boat) sites, all with electric and water hookups. Campground Amenities

RV/Boat sites with electric & water hookups
Boat ramp and courtesy dock
Showers & restrooms
Fishing areas
Trailer dump station

Additional Information

Park Hours — The W. Franklin North Campground entrance gate is open sunrise to sunset. All visitors are required to leave at 10pm. Quiet hours are observed 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Camping — Camping is permitted in designated areas only. Check-out time is 11 a.m. and check-in begins at 12 noon. Campsite fees are $30 per day for RV and Boat sites. Camping is limited to 14 days within a 30-day period. Pets — Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Pets must be penned or kept on a 6’ leash at all times. Campfires — Fires are permitted in grills & fire rings only. Please extinguish all unattended fires. Litter — Campers are expected to keep their site free of litter at all times. Trash cans are located throughout the north and south recreation areas for your convenience. Parking — Vehicles must be parked on camp pads or in designated areas. Trailer Dump Station — A dump station is provided for the disposal of waste water or similar material. Dumping "gray water" onto the ground is prohibited. Dump fees are $20 for waste generated prior to camping, and campers are allowed one free dump per week or per stay. Reservation — Campsites and Group Picnic Shelters can be reserved up to 180 days in advance. For reservations call toll free at 1-877-444-6777 or visit the reservations Web site. Franklin North Boat Launch Ramp — There is no fee to use a boat launch ramp. Fishing — Day-use fishing is restricted to the fishing pier. America the Beautiful Senior and Access Pass /Golden Age/Golden Access — The lifetime pass entitles cardholder to a 50% discount of user fees at a federal project. Visitors who possess proper identification that they are a U.S. Citizen, either 62 years or older or receiving handicap disability are eligible for the discount.

07/01/2024

July is an extremely busy time of year on our nation’s waterways, so please wear your life jacket and engine cutoff device. Always boat sober and operate your vessel in a safe and friendly manner.

Just in case you didn’t know this:
02/17/2023

Just in case you didn’t know this:

12/08/2022

Ortona south campground will reopen sites 1 thru 30 this Sunday 12-11-22.

The installation of new electric lines is complete.

Hope this eases your mind.

Recent sky paintings at W.P.
12/02/2022

Recent sky paintings at W.P.

11/23/2022

On this Thanksgiving eve we give thanks that W.P. wasn’t washed away during Ian and Nicole. Our dedicated campers are the best. The Ranger, Mowers, Cleaners. and Hosts say thank you for helping to make the campground special.

11/10/2022

Starting November 11, 2022, a new lifetime pass will be available for U.S. Military Veterans and Gold Star Families. The pass provides free entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites spread out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests.

Veterans can present one of the four forms of acceptable ID (Department of Defense ID Card, Veteran Health ID (VHIC), Veteran ID Card, or veteran’s designation on a state-issued US driver’s license or ID card) at participating federal recreation areas that normally charge an entrance fee. Gold Star Families can obtain information, self-certify they qualify, and download a voucher online.

Learn more about how to obtain passes at: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm

The National Park Service invites all visitors to remember our veterans by visiting any National Park Service site for free on .

Image: Close-up of new lifetime military pass for Gold Star families and U.S. Veterans.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Come spend the night with us!Surrounded by water and nature!
05/07/2022

Come spend the night with us!
Surrounded by water and nature!

Thank you to all of our wonderful camp ground hosts ...here now is Carlos & Kelly and Olga & Rocco.
04/04/2022

Thank you to all of our wonderful camp ground hosts ...here now is Carlos & Kelly and Olga & Rocco.

Be happy you are all at WP Franklin CG instead of where I am for another week!!See you all soon!!
03/27/2022

Be happy you are all at WP Franklin CG instead of where I am for another week!!
See you all soon!!

Yes there are alligators here ..
02/23/2022

Yes there are alligators here ..

Beautiful sunset Feb. 13, 2022. Come camp, fish or boat with us soon we'd love to see you here !!!
02/15/2022

Beautiful sunset Feb. 13, 2022.
Come camp, fish or boat with us soon we'd love to see you here !!!

02/15/2022

Happy Valentines to all our rangers, volunteers, campers and fishermen !!!

Address

Alva, FL
33920

Telephone

+12396948770

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