W.P. FRANKLIN SOUTH RECREATION AREA
| Address | 1660 S FRANKLIN LOCK ROAD, ALVA, FL, 33920 |
|---|---|
| State | FL |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 239-694-2582 |
Amenities
PLAYGROUND
Shade
ELECTRICITY
PICNIC TABLES
WATER SPIGOT
Site Access: Drive-In
Min Num of People: 2
Pets Allowed: No
Location Rating: Prime
Site Rating: Standard
Checkout Time: 5:30 PM, 8:00 PM
Max Num of Vehicles: 35–70
Quiet Area: Y
BBQ: Y
Accessibility: Y
Max Num of People: 25
Condition Rating: Standard
Electricity Hookup: 20
Shower/Bath Type: N/A
Checkin Time: 8:00 AM
Campfire Allowed: No
Min Num of Vehicles: 1
Max Vehicle Length: 18
GRILLS: Y
Picnic Table: Y
Accessible Sites: 2 of 2
Reservable Sites: 2 of 2
Overview
WP Franklin South Recreation Area is a day use area located on the Caloosahatchee River adjacent to the WP Franklin Lock and Dam. Visitors can watch boats traversing the 152 mile Okeechobee Waterway that spans South Florida from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, enjoy the exhibits at the visitor center or just relax with a picnic lunch.
Recreation
Boating, canoeing and kayaking on the Caloosahatchee River are popular activities. Anglers can try their luck with c
Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:04 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)