CampgroundsGlampingRV rentalsActivities
My trips
CampgroundsGlampingRV rentalsActivitiesMy tripsAbout

Your next chapter starts here

See you
out there

Find your next escape
Find your outside
  • Campgrounds
  • Glamping & cabins
  • RV rentals
  • Outdoor activities
  • RV rentals by state
Make it a trip
  • Explore destinations
  • Field Guides
  • My saved places
  • How it works
  • Photo credits
Say hello
  • Contact us
  • Partner with us
  • Common questions
AboutPrivacy policyTerms & conditions
© 2026 Basecamping

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Activities powered by Viator. Prices and availability come from each provider and are confirmed when you book with them.

  1. Home
  2. Florida
  3. W.p. Franklin N

Camping at W.p. Franklin N near Alva

Public campground · Alva · 29 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

5.0 on Recreation.gov · 1,047 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
View all 5 photos

At a glance

  • RV sites up to 35 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 29 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on Recreation.gov: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

Flexible dates

View the next available two-night stay.

Looking for the next open dates…
Fixed dates

Compare nearby campgrounds open for these dates. Your camping setup, rig size, hookups and dates stay applied.

Nearby campgrounds open for these dates
Check Recreation.gov directly ↗
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov

Availability on Recreation.gov.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
27
standard electric
RR$30
09
standard electric
RR$30
14
standard electric
RR$30
28
standard electric
RR$30
07
standard electric
RR$30
29
standard electric
RR$30
23
standard electric
RR$30
11
standard electric
RR$30
19
standard electric
RR$30
06
standard electric
R
No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on Recreation.gov. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Recreation.gov ↗

Sold out
Book on Recreation.gov

Amenities & location

  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Slips
  • Boat Trailer Parking
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing Pier
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Showers
  • Water Hookups
  • Waterfront Sites
Check-in
12:00 PM
Checkout
11:00 AM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 29 electric individual sites.

Location

17850 NORTH FRANKLIN LOCK ROAD
Open in Google Maps ↗

W.p. Franklin N: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at W.p. Franklin N?
Official limit 45 ft: longest permitted equipment length on the Recreation.gov site list. Official
Does W.p. Franklin N have RV hookups?
29 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at W.p. Franklin N?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at W.p. Franklin N?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers (Lake Okeechobee). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Official limit 45 ft: longest permitted equipment length on the Recreation.gov site list Source: Recreation.gov site list: W.P. FRANKLIN N
Hookups & power
Listing 29 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 29 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 30 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 4 (466 reports), AT&T 3 (222 reports), T-Mobile 3 (166 reports)
Water
Listing Water at 38 sites
Shade
Listing 1 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $30/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 17850 NORTH FRANKLIN LOCK ROAD (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Recent guest reviews

Tom F ★ 5 · Oct 2025
Park is very clean and well run
Gretchen G ★ 5 · Oct 2025
Everything about our stay was perfect. The campground is laid out beautifully around the river, and even though it was full when we were there, it still felt very private. The grounds and accommodations were spotless. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Even though it seems a bit out of town, it was convenient and easy to get anywhere we wanted. It is by far the best place we have ever camped. Thank you so much for a truly enjoyable experience.
Michael O ★ 5 · Oct 2025
Thank you for the perfect weather!!!
Nearby

Campgrounds to compare

Prefer a roof?

Prefer a roof over your head

All glamping →
  • Laguna Caribe RV Resort7.1 mi · Fort Myers
  • Sun Retreats Estero Bay20.1 mi · Fort Myers
  • SCK Shell Creek21.3 mi · Punta Gorda
  • Koreshan State Park21.5 mi · Estero
  • Meadowlark Shores RV Resort25 mi · Moore Haven
  • Fisheating Creek Outpost27.4 mi · Palmdale

Explore nearby

  • Campgrounds near Alva
  • RV rentals near Alva
  • Glamping & cabins near Alva
  • RV rentals in Florida
  • Glamping in Florida

Guides for this trip

  • How much does it cost to rent an RV?
  • Camping with dogs
R
$30
20
standard electric
✓R$30
30
standard electric
RR$30
26
standard electric
RR$30
12
standard electric
RR$30
15
standard electric
RR$30
13
standard electric
RR$30
02
standard electric
RR$30
08
standard electric
✓R$30
03
standard electric
RR$30
04
standard electric
RR$30
05
standard electric
RR$30
10
standard electric
RR$30
21
standard electric
RR$30
16
standard electric
✓R$30
22
standard electric
RR$30
25
standard electric
RR$30
18
standard electric
RR$30
17
standard electric
RR$30
24
standard electric
RR$30

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Equestrian Retreat

3.4 mi from W.p. Franklin N (straight-line)
Sites from $73/night
$146 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Healing Tree Homestead

5.2 mi from W.p. Franklin N (straight-line)
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Basey Backwoods Camp

5.8 mi from W.p. Franklin N (straight-line)
Sites from $40/night
$80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • 2.5hr shelling and dolphin kayak tour Fort Myers area · 2 hr–2.5 hr · from $60/person
    • Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Fort Myers Fort Myers area · 2 hr · from $77/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Bonita Springs Eco Kayak Tour – Best Gear, Premium&Clear Kayaks Fort Myers area · 2 hr · from $65/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 29 sites take tents. See open sites ↑
  • Electric sites: 29 sites have power.

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 35 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2023 Coleman Lantern 17B Perfect family getaway camper
2023 Coleman Lantern 17B Perfect family getaway camper

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 5 · 25 mi from campground

$80/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
Reese Retreats Hotel on Wheels (DELIVERY ONLY)
Reese Retreats Hotel on Wheels (DELIVERY ONLY)

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 4 · 47 mi from campground

$90/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
Total Package Camping! with a New 2024 Springdale Camper
Total Package Camping! with a New 2024 Springdale Camper

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 6 · 92 mi from campground

$80/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near W.p. Franklin N

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Fort Myers
Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Fort Myers

Fort Myers area · 2 hr · from $77/person

2.5hr shelling and dolphin kayak tour
2.5hr shelling and dolphin kayak tour

Fort Myers area · 2 hr–2.5 hr · from $60/person

Bonita Springs Eco Kayak Tour – Best Gear, Premium&Clear Kayaks
Bonita Springs Eco Kayak Tour – Best Gear, Premium&Clear Kayaks

Fort Myers area · 2 hr · from $65/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Southwest Florida Sunset Sail
Southwest Florida Sunset Sail

Fort Myers area · 2 hr · from $70/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: Tent $35, RV & Tent $30 per night
  • Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: Tent $35, RV & Tent $30 per night

stays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Recreation.gov for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 20265%94%1%
Dec 20263%95%2%
Jan 20271%97%3%
Feb 20270%97%3%
Mar 20276%91%3%
Apr 202748%51%1%
May 202784%16%0%
Plan your stay

How far ahead to book W.p. Franklin N

For January weekends, book about 184 days ahead. Three in four January Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 21 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.

See booking patterns
Arrival monthFri/Sat arrivals: half booked at leastA quarter at leastOther days: half booked at leastA quarter at least
January21 days ahead184 days ahead51 days ahead184 days ahead
February76 days ahead184 days ahead95 days ahead184 days ahead
March51 days ahead180 days ahead64 days ahead181 days ahead
April95 days ahead161 days ahead73 days ahead163 days ahead
May65 days ahead135 days ahead34 days ahead102 days ahead
June32 days ahead87 days ahead17 days ahead60 days ahead
July23 days ahead84 days ahead14 days ahead61 days ahead
August17 days ahead61 days ahead11 days ahead59 days ahead
September40 days ahead123 days ahead17 days ahead87 days ahead
October55 days ahead153 days ahead46 days ahead157 days ahead
November70 days ahead165 days ahead60 days ahead175 days ahead
December47 days ahead179 days ahead51 days ahead182 days ahead

Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.

Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (24,905 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.

Sunset Dolphin Cruise with Sanibel Lighthouse Views
Sunset Dolphin Cruise with Sanibel Lighthouse Views

Fort Myers area · 1.5 hr · from $70/person

Fort Myers Beach Sunset and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Fort Myers Beach Sunset and Dolphin Watching Cruise

Fort Myers area · 1.5 hr · from $70/person

Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area
Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area

Fort Myers area · 9.5 hr · from $250/person

Fort Myers Beach Dolphin & Sightseeing Tour Refreshments Included
Fort Myers Beach Dolphin & Sightseeing Tour Refreshments Included

Fort Myers area · 1.5 hr · from $65/person

Copacetic Day Sail
Copacetic Day Sail

Fort Myers area · 2 hr · from $70/person

Compare site types

29 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard sites with electric

Tent or RV, with power

29 sites · $30/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15