Franklin Lock North Recreation Area
Franklin Lock North Recreation Area is a stand alone ramp in Alva, Florida, providing access to Caloosahatchee River (freshwater).
Stand Alone Ramp1 laneConcreteFee requiredSalt or Brackish WaterAccessibility feature recorded
About This Ramp
Franklin Lock South Recreation Area is a stand alone ramp in Alva, Florida, providing access to Caloosahatchee River (salt or brackish water). The ramp has 1 lane with a concrete surface in good condition. A launch fee is required ($0); fees are collected attendant. The facility features a courtesy dock, flush toilet restrooms (ADA accessible) and trailer parking for 11 vehicles. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset.
Ramp Details
Ramp & Launch
- Access
- Government — Open to Public
- Ramp Type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Surface
- Concrete
- Condition
- Good
- Single Lanes
- 1
- Total Lanes
- 1
- Dock
- Courtesy Dock
- Hours
- Sunrise to Sunset
Parking & Facilities
- Trailer Spaces
- 11
- Vehicle Spaces
- 46
- Parking Surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Parking Condition
- Good
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (source marks accessible)
- Accessibility
- Low Level of Accessibility
Fee Information
- Fee Required
- Yes
- Collection
- Attendant
Water & Location
- Water Body
- Caloosahatchee River
- Water Type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Hydrological Type
- River or Stream
- County
- Lee
- Street
- 1651 Franklin Lock Rd
- ZIP Code
- 33920
- Coordinates
- 26.72098, -81.69445
About This Data
- Managed by
- United States Army Corps of Engineers
- Contact
- NA
- 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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