W.p. Franklin N

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39Sites

40 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 39

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
WFRN	01	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	02	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	03	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	04	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	05	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	06	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	07	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	08	standard electric	35 ft	50	yes
WFRN	09	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	10	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	11	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	12	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	13	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	14	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	15	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	16	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	17	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	18	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	19	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	20	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	21	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	22	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	23	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	24	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	25	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	26	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	27	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	28	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	29	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	30	standard electric	35 ft	50
WFRN	Boat Site 01	mooring	40 ft	50
WFRN	Boat Site 02	mooring	40 ft	50
WFRN	Boat Site 03	mooring	40 ft	50
WFRN	Boat Site 04	mooring	40 ft	50
WFRN	Boat Site 05	mooring	40 ft	50
WFRN	Boat Site 06	mooring	40 ft	50
WFRN	Boat Site 07	mooring	40 ft	50
WFRN	Boat Site 08	mooring	40 ft	50
WFRN	SHEL	group shelter nonelectric	—	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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