Franklin Lock South Recreation Area
Franklin Lock South Recreation Area is a stand alone ramp in Alva, Florida, providing access to Caloosahatchee River (salt or brackish water).
Stand Alone Ramp2 lanesConcreteNo launch fee recordedFreshwaterAccessibility feature recorded
About This Ramp
Franklin Lock North Recreation Area is a stand alone ramp in Alva, Florida, providing access to Caloosahatchee River (freshwater). The ramp has 2 lanes with a concrete surface in good to excellent condition. Launch is free of charge. The facility features a launch dock, flush toilet restrooms (ADA accessible) and trailer parking for 16 vehicles. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset.
Ramp Details
Ramp & Launch
- Access
- Government — Open to Public
- Ramp Type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Surface
- Concrete
- Condition
- Good to Excellent
- Single Lanes
- 2
- Total Lanes
- 2
- Dock
- Launch Dock
- Hours
- Sunrise to Sunset
Parking & Facilities
- Trailer Spaces
- 16
- Accessible Trailer Spaces
- 1
- Vehicle Spaces
- 10
- Parking Surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Parking Condition
- Good
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (source marks accessible)
- Accessibility
- Low Level of Accessibility
Water & Location
- Water Body
- Caloosahatchee River
- Water Type
- Freshwater
- Hydrological Type
- River or Stream
- County
- Lee
- Street
- 1651 S Franklin Lock North
- ZIP Code
- 33920
- Coordinates
- 26.72372, -81.69235
About This Data
- Managed by
- United States Army Corps of Engineers
- Source record date
- May 16, 2026
- Official information
- Official website →
- Data source
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Sourced from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, public domain.
Disclaimer: Information is provided for informational purposes only. Always verify facility hours, amenities, and any required permits before visiting. Contact your state's fish and wildlife agency for up-to-date information.
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