Openings · last 7 days
33
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 33 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233661
When W.p. Franklin N reopens
W.p. Franklin N's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
102
Openings · last 90 days
105
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dTuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 34 of 105 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Tuesday (32.4%), with Thursday (23) and Wednesday (18) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 12:00 and 13:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 34 of 105 detected openings (32.4%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 28 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 9–39 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 13 | 12.4% |
| 04 | 12 | 11.4% |
| 13 | 11 | 10.5% |
| 15 | 10 | 9.5% |
| 23 | 8 | 7.6% |
Site 14 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 13. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 39 monitored sites
Of the 6,771 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 924 open for online reservation · 4,747 reserved · 1,100 closed.
Where the open windows are
86.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 924 of 6,771 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online86.4%
Open site-nights924 / 6,771
Reserved (of online inventory)4,747 / 5,671
Weekday openings561
Weekend openings363
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 561 fall on weekdays and 363 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027February holds the most room. 224 of 1,036 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 37 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 2 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 8 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no site is currently available for the complete three-night stay. individual Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights remain open. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no site is currently available for the complete two-night stay. Thursday has no online availability; individual Friday night remains open.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Boat Site 01 | 78 |
| Boat Site 02 | 78 |
| Boat Site 03 | 78 |
| Boat Site 04 | 78 |
| Boat Site 05 | 78 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
924 open site-nights across 37 sites at W.p. Franklin N, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 79 2-night, 50 3-night, 17 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 06.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 45 ft. 37 sites take 25 ft, 37 sites take 35 ft, 8 sites take 40 ft.
All 37 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat Site 01 | 45 ft | Yes | 78 | 78 nights | Jan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more |
| Boat Site 02 | 45 ft | Yes | 78 | 78 nights | Jan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more |
| Boat Site 03 | 40 ft | Yes | 78 | 78 nights | Jan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more |
| Boat Site 04 | 40 ft | Yes | 78 | 78 nights | Jan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more |
| Boat Site 05 | 40 ft | Yes | 78 | 78 nights | Jan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more |
| Boat Site 06 | 40 ft | Yes | 78 | 78 nights | Jan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more |
| Boat Site 07 | 45 ft | Yes | 64 | 52 nights | Jan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +52 more |
| Boat Site 08 | 45 ft | Yes | 62 | 52 nights | Jan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027, Jan 27, 2027, Jan 28, 2027 +50 more |
| 20 | 35 ft | Yes | 27 | 16 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +15 more |
| 19 | 35 ft | Yes | 25 | 13 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +13 more |
| 15 | 35 ft | Yes | 22 | 9 nights | Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 12, Oct 13 +10 more |
| 21 | 35 ft | Yes | 20 | 8 nights | Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +8 more |
| 02 | 35 ft | Yes | 15 | 7 nights | Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Nov 5, Dec 6, Dec 21, Mar 15, 2027, Mar 16, 2027 +3 more |
| 14 | 35 ft | Yes | 15 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 13 +3 more |
| 03 | 35 ft | Yes | 14 | 5 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Nov 3, Nov 17, Mar 16, 2027, Mar 17, 2027 +2 more |
| 04 | 35 ft | Yes | 13 | 6 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Oct 6, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Nov 24, Dec 6 +1 more |
| 05 | 35 ft | Yes | 13 | 5 nights | Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 17, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +1 more |
| 06 | 35 ft | Yes | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Oct 14, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 26, Oct 27, Nov 5, Mar 15, 2027, Mar 16, 2027, Mar 17, 2027, Mar 18, 2027 +1 more |
| 07 | 35 ft | Yes | 13 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Nov 19, Nov 22, Dec 6 +1 more |
| 12 | 35 ft | Yes | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18 +1 more |
| 28 | 35 ft | Yes | 13 | 7 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 21, Nov 8 +1 more |
| 24 | 35 ft | Yes | 12 | 3 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 16, Oct 21, Oct 22, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5 |
| 13 | 35 ft | Yes | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 8, Oct 20, Nov 10, Nov 11 |
| 17 | 35 ft | Yes | 10 | 3 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 14, Mar 17, 2027, Mar 18, 2027, Mar 19, 2027 |
| 09 | 35 ft | Yes | 9 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 8, Oct 26, Oct 27, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24 |
| 18 | 35 ft | Yes | 9 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 25, Oct 15, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 22, Dec 23 |
| 23 | 35 ft | Yes | 9 | 8 nights | Oct 12, Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 24, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28, Oct 29 |
| 27 | 35 ft | Yes | 9 | 2 nights | Oct 1, Oct 9, Oct 14, Oct 15, Nov 4, Nov 23, Nov 24, Dec 18, Mar 12, 2027 |
| 26 | 35 ft | Yes | 8 | 3 nights | Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Dec 7, Dec 8 |
| 08 | 35 ft | Yes | 7 | 1 night | Sep 20, Sep 23, Sep 27, Oct 29, Nov 2, Nov 13, Mar 4, 2027 |
| 22 | 35 ft | Yes | 6 | 3 nights | Nov 4, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 27, Dec 22, Dec 23 |
| 30 | 35 ft | Yes | 6 | 2 nights | Oct 7, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 16, Nov 24, Nov 30 |
| 29 | 35 ft | Yes | 5 | 3 nights | Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 28 |
| 11 | 35 ft | Yes | 4 | 1 night | Oct 1, Oct 4, Nov 5, Nov 15 |
| 16 | 35 ft | Yes | 4 | 1 night | Oct 7, Nov 3, Nov 19, Mar 15, 2027 |
| 25 | 35 ft | Yes | 4 | 2 nights | Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Nov 6 |
| 10 | 35 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
About W.p. Franklin N
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.
39 monitored sitesRVs up to 45 ft37 with hookups1 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From I-75, take Exit 141, following SR 80 E to SR 31. Turn N on SR 31 and travel 4 mi to SR 78. Turn E on SR 78 for 3 mi and turn S on North Franklin Lock Rd into the campground. From I-75, take Exit 143, following Bayshore Boulevard E to SR 31. Turn N on SR 31 and travel 1.5 mi to SR 78. Turn E on SR 78 for 3 mi and turn S on North Franklin Lock Rd into the campground.
17850 North Franklin Lock Road, Alva, FL 33920239-694-8770
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233661 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233661 · W.p. Franklin N · Alva FL12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at W.p. Franklin N?
Reservations for W.p. Franklin N are made through Recreation.gov. 86.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 924 of 6,771 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 105 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at W.p. Franklin N?
Campsite Sniper detected 33 site-date openings at W.p. Franklin N in the last 7 days, 102 over 30 days and 105 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at W.p. Franklin N?
Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 34 of 105 (32.4%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at W.p. Franklin N?
50 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 24 at site 20. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at W.p. Franklin N fit a 35-foot RV?
37 of the 37 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft.
Which month has the most availability at W.p. Franklin N?
February 2027, with 224 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,036.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at W.p. Franklin N?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 28 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 9-39 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at W.p. Franklin N?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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