Franklin Lock South Recreation Area
on Caloosahatchee River — LEE County, Florida
- Fee 0
- 1 lane
- Concrete
- Dock
Only charge for campsites, the park is free to come in and park, but it fills up fast on the weekend.
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Nearest gauge: CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER AT S-79, NR.OLGA, FLA — 0.1 mi away.
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A gauge reading describes the gauge, not the ramp. Conditions at the water can differ — confirm with the managing agency before you travel.
Details
| Water body | Caloosahatchee River |
|---|---|
| Water type | Salt or Brackish Water |
| County | LEE |
| Nearest community | ALVA |
| Address | 1651 Franklin Lock Rd |
| Type | Stand Alone Ramp |
| Ramp surface | Concrete |
| Launch lanes | 1 |
| Dock | Courtesy Dock |
| Parking | Paved - Asphalt or Concrete |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Launch fee | Yes |
| Fee amount | 0 |
| Hours | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Reported condition | Good |
| Status | Open for Business |
| Managed by | United States Army Corps of Engineers |
| Agency | USACE |
Only fields the managing agency publishes are shown. A missing row means the agency does not record it, not that the feature is absent.
Directions to 26.72098, -81.69445 →
Other launches on Caloosahatchee River
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