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Franklin Lock & Dam/W.P. Franklin North COE
The Franklin Lock Dam is located on the Caloosahatchee River in Alva, Florida. It is part of the Okeechobee Waterway, which connects Lake Okeechobee to the Gulf of Mexico. The dam was built in the early 1960s and is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The dam is used to control the flow of water in the river and to provide flood control. It also provides recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is named after Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
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User Reviews
Nicholas Kochosky
Very well kept, friendly staff, clean facilities. We had wonderful sunset views and a gorgeous sunrise on the water. Campsite was spacious and plenty of foliage between the next unit. A great great campground for anglers and calm/quiet. Plenty of space to walk the pups for such a small island. We'll be back!
Colleen Foulke
Beautiful campground! Wonderful and caring staff! We love staying here! You can fish from your campsite and they have a boat launch. The bathrooms are very clean. The campsites have a picnic table and fire pit there.
Yadin Valdes
Very peaceful place to enjoy nature life. You will see alligators, rabbits, squirrels, woodpeckers, any kind of birds and fish. Sunsets are so beautiful from June to July. The place is very clean, volunteers here are doing a great job. Thank you !!
Steve Thomson
I give this RV park five stars because it’s so clean and well organized. It’s right on the water next to the locks but we never saw a boat pass through in the two days we were here. It has an active alligator culture so you need to be careful with small dogs nearby. This is not a great place to bring little kids because there was nowhere for them to play. I wouldn’t want to let them go near the water with the active alligators nearby. It was a super peaceful secure location for a couple of nights stay.
Jose Mujica
W.P. Franklin North Campground is a hidden gem on the Caloosahatchee River! The sites are super clean, leveled concrete, and most offer gorgeous waterfront views—perfect for relaxing or watching boats pass through the lock. The staff and volunteers are friendly and keep the facilities spotless, especially the bathrooms and showers. We loved kayaking and fishing right from the campground, and the sunsets are absolutely stunning. A few sites are tight for larger RVs, so check the size limits when booking. No sewer hookups, but the dump station is convenient. Just a short drive to Fort Myers for shopping or beaches. Highly recommend this peaceful spot for a quiet getaway