W.P. FRANKLIN SOUTH RECREATION AREA

Address 1660 S FRANKLIN LOCK ROAD, ALVA, FL, 33920
StateFL
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone239-694-2582

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
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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)