W.p. Franklin n
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Lake Okeechobee, near Alva, Florida.
Summary
W.p. Franklin n in Lake Okeechobee is about 97 miles (straight line) from Tampa; it is run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It has 30 overnight sites (including 30 electric sites). RVs and trailers up to 35 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov, with 50-amp electric hookups available. Per the agency description, the campground is near Caloosahatchee River.
When to book: Recreation.gov's default: most campsites open 6 months before arrival, at 10 a.m. ET, but each campground can set its own window (check its Seasons and Fees tab). Example: Memorial Day weekend 2027 (arrive Fri, May 28, 2027): booking opens Sat, Nov 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET. Source: Recreation.gov: Tips for making campsite reservations at popular locations. Campsite booking-date calculator →
When it's open
Season not listed
Florida campgrounds open year-round →
Neither Recreation.gov nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Check the official listing before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- ↪Pull-through sites (1)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near W.p. Franklin n
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 30 sites it is the #64 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 14 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 90% of Florida campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (35 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (30 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 30 of 30 sites; campfires allowed on 30 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Tampa ~97 mi, Miami ~114 mi, Orlando ~127 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Electric hookupsFire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesQuiet areaWater hookupsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site
Trails near W.p. Franklin n
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
0.9 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.9 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 0.9 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 0.9 mi of green-rated trail
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near W.p. Franklin n
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 15.7 mi | Yes | Not listed | Customers |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 21.3 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 21.3 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Upriver RV Resort (5.7 mi). Many limit dumping to registered guests.
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
BirdingBoatingCampingEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedKayakingOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site G13 OpenStreetMap listing |
2.8 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Upriver RV Resort Private Private RV park |
5.7 | FL | — | — | E | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Seminole RV Park Private Private RV park |
7.3 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Belle Hatchee Marina OpenStreetMap listing |
16.1 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| CREW Marsh Primitive Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
19.6 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Sun Retreats Estero Bay Private Private RV park |
20.1 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.