W.P. Franklin Campground

Category: Campground

Address: 17850 N Franklin Lock Rd, Alva, FL 33920, USA

Phone: +12396948770

Reviews

Stephen B

Sep 12, 2022

Great location on the river. Fishing central. Paved site. 30/50 amp, water, unfortunately no sewer hook-up. Clean restrooms and showers, just a few steps from our site. Friendly staff.

Tom W

Aug 26, 2022

Great hosts & grounds. Well maintained and beautiful views. Fish right from your campsite (depending on the individual site)

Lena Lala

Aug 9, 2022

Nice quiet place to stay. Saw some dolphins and alligators swimming around. 30$ for the night was totally worth it.

Mary Jo Williams

Jul 24, 2022

Beautifully Maintained! Just pulled off on my motorcycle for some shade and a break. Nice lady stopped by on golf cart. Friendly πŸ˜‰.. thanks for sharing 10 minutes of shade on a 100 degree day.

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Questions & Answers

We'd like to reserve a site for a week in Feb. 2019. Can we book it now?

Chris Hartman | Oct 13, 2018
William Briggs | Oct 13, 2018

Max advanced reservation is 6 months to the day.

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Can i bring my 40' 5th wheel to WP FRANKLIN? THANKS

Tony Stewart | Oct 13, 2018
Pam M | Oct 13, 2018

From what I've seen your rig will fit but you may have to park your tow vehicle elsewhere...depends on the site.

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are dogs allowed

Ted Dorman | Oct 12, 2021
Luis Velez | Oct 12, 2021

Yes

Is fishing fresh or saltwater?

Georgia Seymour | Oct 12, 2020
Jonathan Clemmer | Oct 12, 2020

Lake Okeechobee also known asΒ Florida'sΒ Inland Sea, is the largest freshwater lake in the state of Florida. So I'd imagine the canal is also fresh since it drains to the Gulf of Mexico.

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How much 2 live there 6 months, with full hook up? Also 12 months?

Pam Merritt | Oct 13, 2019
Jessica Cook | Oct 13, 2019

Ok how much for those 14 days

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Is this Campground pet friendly?

Deborah Krieger | Oct 13, 2018
Bruce Ulbrich | Oct 13, 2018

Yes

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are there riverboat rides tours

Gregg B | Oct 13, 2018
Kat A | Oct 13, 2019

Looking for someplace close by to store my 5th wheel.

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Hello, I am headed to Ft Myers area to adjust Hurricane Ian flood claims, towing a mobile office 34' travel trailer. Do you have any open spaces? I will arrive 10/7? need a space for minimum 2 weeks maybe two months based on assignments.

Randal Armstrong | Oct 5, 2022
Michael Baird | Oct 5, 2022

Randall, thank you for asking the question but reservations have already been made for other emergency services.

What was the damage to W.P. Franklin campground from hurricane Ian?

Kathy Dresbach | Oct 5, 2022
Kathy Dresbach | Oct 5, 2022

Thank you so much for the news. We love the park and the people there and hope everyone is well and recovering from Ian

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Can you tent camp

Michael Allen | Aug 13, 2022
Michael Baird | Aug 13, 2022

Absolutely

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I have a reservation for 6/9-6/10. I would like to stay thru 6/11 but no availability on line. Is there a cancellation waiting list? I

Loretta Danielik | Jun 14, 2022
Joe Natale | Jun 14, 2022

No, everything has to be done on line through recreation.gov but there is sameday reservations if an spot becomes available.

Do you have tent camping?

Harleen Schombs | Apr 15, 2022
Rob Hill | Apr 15, 2022

Yes they do. Tent camping can take place on any site besides the "Boat Sites" thst require a boat to be the camping unit

Where can I pump out if I stay here?

Harold Perau | Apr 15, 2022
Jim Read | Apr 15, 2022

They have an easily accessable/good dump station right by main entrance .

Are motorcycles allowed as I pull a trailor with bike in it.

David Kendall | Nov 16, 2021
Dr. Suzette Scheuermann PhD RN | Nov 16, 2021

There are no restrictions on motorcycles.

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when can we book 2 weeks in march 2022

dennis jones | Oct 12, 2021
Diana Javor | Oct 12, 2021

Recreation.gov to book reservations

Available for 4 month stay?

Deb Reyburn | Oct 12, 2021
Cris De Oliveira | Oct 12, 2021

I don't know ..we came for 3 days only I wish we could stay longer but unfortunately need to go back ... You should call ...the staff here is very nice and polite.

Is there tent camping?

Chris Andrew Bosch | Oct 12, 2020
Luis Perez | Oct 12, 2020

Yes, they accept tents

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Any know what time the franklin lock closes on Sunday?

John Pine | Oct 12, 2020
Dr. Suzette Scheuermann PhD RN | Oct 12, 2020

Yes, I agree with John in the times. It is a great place to fish.

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How many dogs per site? Thank you

Sabina Hayden | Oct 13, 2019
Susie Cross | Oct 13, 2019

I only had one, but have seen people with 2 (large dogs)..

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0can u use a tent

alan hart | Oct 13, 2019
Sandra Cosert | Oct 13, 2019

Yes, tents are allowed.

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HOW MUCH PER NIGHT MY NEW EMAIL IS ELIESSANTIAGO777@GMAIL,CON

ELAINE HEIDERICH | Oct 13, 2019
Anthony Mariano | Oct 13, 2019

15.00 if you have a senior or disability pass. 30.00 a night of not

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What are the rv fees. I am a vet and have a senior pass

Gary Humphreys | Oct 13, 2019
Roy Hiscock | Oct 13, 2019

I think about 30 but vets and seniors get a discount

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Is there laundry facilities in the campground or near by?

KitLisa | Oct 13, 2019
Glenn Lawson | Oct 13, 2019

Yessβ—πŸ˜€ A Very Nice One! Good Fishing at the Locks on either side of the River and sometimes you can see the Manatees! On the East side of the River, look for the W.P. Franklin Locks and Campground sign to enter Old Olga Road from Hwy. 880 and, at Riverdale turn Left onto Old Olga Road, if you are Traveling East on HWY 80 (Palm Beach Blvd), and follow it 3 - 4 miles, (not sure about exact distance), and the Campground is on the left. You can't miss it! The Campgrounds on each side of the River are Nice! EnjoyπŸ˜€β˜€πŸ’πŸŒˆπŸŒ΄πŸŒžπŸŽˆπŸŽˆπŸŽˆπŸŽˆπŸŽˆπŸŽˆπŸŽˆπŸŽˆπŸŽˆπŸπŸŠπŸ‘πŸŸπŸ¬πŸŒͺπŸ³πŸ‹πŸŠ

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Has the green algae affected the area ?

Steve Taylor | Oct 13, 2019
Joseph Giacomello | Oct 13, 2019

The lake may be clear, too bad it ruined everything downstream.

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Are reservations hard to get for spring?

Mary Ramsey | Oct 13, 2019
Doug Thompson | Oct 13, 2019

If you don't book early.... You will certainly have difficulty... Booking window is 6 months.

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Do they have handicapped sites

Sam Allison | Oct 13, 2018
Glenn Lawson | Oct 13, 2018

Don't know! You could call them!

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Wanting to host in March April may of 2019,who would be my contact info.,and at what number.

Steven Korosecz | Oct 13, 2018
Bruce Sweeney | Oct 13, 2018

corps of engineers

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Are there alligators in the river and the canals leading into the neighborhoods? Wondering about safety for small dog and paddleboarding. Thanks.

Julie Grippo | Oct 13, 2018
Kat | Oct 13, 2018

I didnt see any gators. Lots of campers with dogs- keep on leash- no problems. Very nice campground. No nothing about paddleboarding.

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What is approx cost for staying?

Kat | Oct 13, 2018
Deborah Kane | Oct 13, 2018

It is $30 per night, water and 30/50A electric, covered picnic table, fire pit and charcoal grill at every site. Half price with the America the Beautiful access or senior pass or the Golden age/ access pass.

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Are tents allowed?

Mark Sylvester | Oct 13, 2018
Tracy Messina | Oct 13, 2018

Is there a pool?

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Are they open and are they dog friendly

Tiffany & Doug Kinley | Oct 13, 2018
Deborah Kane | Oct 13, 2018

Tiffany LaBeau yes open sunrise to sunset unless you are camping. Dog friendly for campground but pets not allowed in buildings or on fishing Pier.

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Can you stay all winter or do you have to move

Valerie McDonald | Oct 13, 2018
Deborah Kane | Oct 13, 2018

14 day max stay in any 30 day period

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I understand they have been closed for 2 months. Is this do to hurricane damage?

Jodi Maurer | Oct 13, 2018
Barbara Montellanico | Oct 13, 2018

They are open now. Effective 11-1-17

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Is there tent camping

Cal Lathrop | Oct 13, 2018
Jeffrey Noles | Oct 13, 2018

Yes

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