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W.P. Franklin N Campground in Florida
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W.P. Franklin N Campground

Lake Okeechobee, Florida

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As of October 2026, W.P. Franklin N Campground is a campground in Florida with 37 campsites. W.P. Franklin N Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • W.P. Franklin N Campground is located at 26.7242ยฐ N, 81.6928ยฐ W.
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W.P. Franklin N Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

  • Maximum stay: 14 nights
  • Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for W.P. Franklin N Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at W.P. Franklin N Campground

  • Standard 37
  • Accessible 1
  • Hookups 37

What an RV fits

  • 35 ft29 sites

Amenities

  • potable water
  • dump station

At a glance: Setting: River.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife.

All sites at W.P. Franklin N Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the WFRN loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RVHookupsAccess
02Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
03Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
04Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
05Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
06Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
07Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
08Standard835 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
09Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
10Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
11Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
12Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
13Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
14Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
15Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
16Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
17Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
18Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
19Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
20Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
SiteTypeSleepsMax RVHookupsAccess
21Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
22Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
23Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
24Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
25Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
26Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
27Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
28Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
29Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
30Standard835 ftElectric, Water-
Boat Site 01Standard8-Electric, Water-
Boat Site 02Standard8-Electric, Water-
Boat Site 03Standard8-Electric, Water-
Boat Site 04Standard8-Electric, Water-
Boat Site 05Standard8-Electric, Water-
Boat Site 06Standard8-Electric, Water-
Boat Site 07Standard8-Electric, Water-
Boat Site 08Standard8-Electric, Water-

About W.P. Franklin N Campground

Overview

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. 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.

Rules and notices at W.P. Franklin N Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check W.P. Franklin N Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Campers may stay at WP Franklin North Campground for a maximum 14 days in a 30-day consecutive period. Campers may not make reservations under different names in order to stay for more than 14 days in a 30-day consecutive period. Campers may not use more than one Rec.gov account to stay more than 14 days in a 30-day consecutive period. Camper(s) who exceed the 14-day limit without park ranger permission will have the remainder of their reservation cancelled without guarantee of notice or refund.

Campground quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

Check-in time is 12:00 p.m.

Arriving campers that require the use of the trailer dump station prior to occupying their campsite will be charged the $20.00 use fee as the waste being dumped was not generated on site.

Campers are limited to one RV/trailer sewage dump per week of stay, maximum two in a 14-day period. Portable blue holding tanks may dump unlimited times during their stay.

Day Use fishing is restricted to the fishing pier, unless you are a registered camper.

Use of the fishing pier and day use activities conclude at sunset.

Assistive mobility devices, such as a powered wheel chair, electric scooter, or golf cart, are permitted for use by individuals with mobility impairments for necessary transportation within the campgrounds. Individual must provide one of the following: a valid, State-issued disability parking placard or card, State-issued proof of disability, or similar document.

Campsites have maximum occupancy of 8 people per site

Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Campground entrance gate opens at Sunrise and closes at Sunset.

Campers are limited to the use of one Rec.gov account and one America the Beautiful Pass per stay. Campers violating this rule risk having reservations cancelled and refunds forfeited.

W.P. Franklin N Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at W.P. Franklin N Campground?

W.P. Franklin N Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 37 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at W.P. Franklin N Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at W.P. Franklin N Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does W.P. Franklin N Campground have?

W.P. Franklin N Campground has 37 campsites.

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