W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area
Olga, Florida · 10 ft · In Lake Okeechobee
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 10 ft (3 m)10 ft3 m
Sites2
W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Drinking water
- Playground
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About
Overview
WP Franklin South Recreation Area is a day use area located on the Caloosahatchee River adjacent to the WP Franklin Lock and Dam. Visitors can watch boats traversing the 152 mile Okeechobee Waterway that spans South Florida from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, enjoy the exhibits at the visitor center or just relax with a picnic lunch.Recreation
Boating, canoeing and kayaking on the Caloosahatchee River are popular activities. Anglers can try their luck with catching both freshwater and saltwater fish.Facilities
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Cell service
Report signal- Verizon5G · 4G LTE
- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 3% chance of rain89°72°
- ThuSunny then Showers And Thunderstorms, 81% chance of rain91°74°
- FriMostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms, 78% chance of rain90°73°
- SatScattered Showers And Thunderstorms, 53% chance of rain86°72°
- SunChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 55% chance of rain84°72°
Nearby camping
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3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
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