W.P. Franklin Locks Campground (COE) – Alva FL

RATING: ♦♦♦♦♦
  • Length of stay: 3 days
  • Cost of stay: $45
  • Discount: National Senior Pass
  • Hook ups: Electric and water w/dump station
  • Site number/quality: #23, large and level concrete pad, gravel site with covered picnic table, backed up to river with view of lock, view out the front was the lagoon (across the street from the site)
  • Park quality: very nice small park, paved roads in park (good for bike riding and walking), no swimming pool or recreational amenities, natural setting on river with boat locks, beautiful natural setting
  • Mail: Did not accept mail or packages
  • Access: Easy, off 2-lane SR 78, 15 minutes east of I-75 near North Fort Myers
  • Connectivity: Strong Cricket/AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile
  • Return yes/no?: Yes
  • Notes: Park is situated along the Caloosahatchee River, 15 minutes from North Fort Myers where there are restaurants and shopping. Only 10 minutes to Jennifer’s house and about a half hour to Ft. Myers. Website: W.P. Franklin Locks