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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.

Nearby Activities

• Boating
• Camping
• Fishing
• Kayaking
• Birding

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Directions

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.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 26° 43′ 27.0001″ N

Longitude 81° 41′ 34.0001″ W

Overview

St. Lucie Campground provides a relaxing camping experience on the St. Lucie Canal, part of the 152 mile Okeechobee Waterway that spans South Florida from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Campers can enjoy watching boats and the occasional manatee pass through the St Lucie Lock while sitting under the warm Florida sun.

Recreation

Hike the St. Lucie Nature Trail on the north side of the canal, or spend the day fishing and boating on the St Lucie Canal and the south fork of the St. Lucie River.

Facilities

The St. Lucie South Campground offers waterfront RV and tent sites, plus cruiser sites for boat campers. All RV and cruiser sites have 50 amp electric and water hookups. A trailer dump station is on site for your convenience A family-friendly visitor center, group picnic shelter, horseshoe pit and playground are onsite to entertain the group.

Natural Features

Tropical vegetation surrounds the campground, which is about 25 miles east of Lake Okeechobee, the second largest freshwater lake in the United States.
The lake is 451,000 acres and on average only 9 feet deep.

Nearby Attractions

The Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is recommended for visitors who are interested in the many species of birds in the area.
The city of Stuart is just down the road with restaurants and shopping. Sandy beaches located on nearby Hutchison Island make for a fun days trip to the Atlantic Ocean.
Nearby Fort Pierce is home to the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum.

Nearby Activities

• Boating
• Camping
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Visitor center
• Day use area
• Canoeing
• Birding

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Directions

From I-95, take Exit 101 (Stuart/Indiantown), following SR 76 W for 0.5 miles to Locks Road.
Turn right onto Locks Road for 1.3 miles to SW Canal Street and turn left into the campground.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 27° 6′ 37.0001″ N

Longitude 80° 17′ 6.0000″ W

Overview

Ortona South is a perfect campground for a quiet, sunny escape to South Florida. the campground is set along the Caloosahatchie River.

Recreation

Activities here are focused on simple, relaxing pleasures like fishing and strolling the grounds. The long entrance road from the highway provides a great place for walking and bicycling. Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Crappie are the most commonly caught fish at the large pier at the campground. Snook are commonly caught at the small north end pier which is accessible by walking across the dam from 7AM to 4PM. Several large bird species frequent the area if you are a Bird Watcher.

Facilities

All campsites have concrete pads, electric, 30 amp and 50 amp, water hookups, a fire ring and grill, and a covererd picnic table. Other amenities include a sanitary dump station, restrooms with showers, dumpsters, Wifi (near west end restroom only), and a picnic pavilion for campers only. Day use visitors are allowed on site for fishing. The Ortona North Day Use Area has a boat launch and is a 25 minute drive by way of the Town of LaBelle. LaBelle is the nearest town and has stores, restaurants, etc. Laundry Facilities are not currently available on site. 

Natural Features

The campground’s terrain is flat and lined with tropical greenery like the Sabal Palm, the state tree of Florida. The Caloosatchie River to your north and picturesque pastures to your south. The South Florida Water Management District is constructing a Water Quality Treatment and Testing Facility, adjacent to the South East end of the campground. Construction at that site may affect the serenity of your experience

Nearby Attractions

Head west to LaBelle, Florida, where an annual Swamp Cabbage Festival is held the last weekend of each February. Or travel east to hike or bike along the Herbert Hoover Dike, part of Lake Okeechobee, and part of the 1,400-mile long Florida National Scenic Trail.

Nearby Activities

• Biking
• Camping
• Fishing
• Birding

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Directions

From LaBelle, Florida, travel SR 80 8 mi east to Dalton Lane. Turn north
on Dalton Lane and follow the road into the campground.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 26° 47′ 13.9999″ N

Longitude 81° 18′ 31.0000″ W

This recreation area is part of Chena River Lakes

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Latitude 64° 46′ 42.5964″ N

Longitude 147° 13′ 20.5788″ W

This recreation area is part of Chena River Lakes

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Latitude 64° 47′ 33.2123″ N

Longitude 147° 11′ 42.9377″ W

This recreation area is part of St Marys River

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Latitude 46° 30′ 5.7546″ N

Longitude 84° 20′ 55.5155″ W

This recreation area is part of Duluth-Superior Harbor

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Latitude 46° 46′ 47.4456″ N

Longitude 92° 5′ 32.5666″ W

This recreation area is part of Youghiogheny River Lake

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Latitude 0° 0′ 0.0000″ S

Longitude 0° 0′ 0.0000″ W

This recreation area is part of Youghiogheny River Lake

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Latitude 39° 42′ 55.7405″ N

Longitude 79° 23′ 5.7970″ W

Overview

The Outflow Camping Area is located on Youghiogheny River Lake in the heart of the Laurel Highlands. The lake spans the Mason-Dixon Line between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Clean waters, forested mountains and steep-sided valleys provide an unsurpassed setting for recreational opportunities.

Recreation

Camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, biking, picnicking and sightseeing are the area’s most popular activities. Boaters consider Youghiogheny River Lake, with its 16-mile length and channels up to one-half mile wide, the best powerboating and water skiing lake in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Youghiogheny Lake’s outflow area is renowned for its excellent trout fishing and is stocked from April to September each year. A fishing pier is located in the campground.

Facilities

The campground contains a variety of sites, including walk-to group sites, RV sites and tent-only sites. Electric hookups are available in many sites. Flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station are provided. The park also offers an amphitheater and children’s playground. Hammock Stations have been added to the Bike and Hike and Group Camping sites.

Natural Features

The country surrounding the lake is made up of narrow valleys and high rounded hills with steep slopes. Much of the land is covered with northern hardwoods including Beech, Sugar Maple, White Ash, Yellow Poplar and Basswood.

A variety of wildlife makes its home around Youghiogheny River Lake, including deer, turkey, grouse, rabbit and squirrel.

Nearby Attractions

Some of Pennsylvania and Maryland’s finest state parks surround Youghiogheny Lake. Ohiopyle State Park is known for some of the best whitewater in the East and is often the location of national kayaking competitions.

Cyclists enjoy the many miles of bike trails in the area. For the history buff, the area boasts many historical sites and parks. For sheer natural beauty, Youghiogheny Lake can’t be beat.

Nearby Activities

• Biking
• Camping
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Day use area
• Water activities
• Water access

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Directions

Route 281 South from points north: continue south through Confluence and over the Casselman & Youghiogheny Rivers. Make an immediate left into the campground.

Route 281 North from Route 40: continue north 7 miles past the Youghiogheny River Lake entrance. Make next right into the campground.

Route 523 North from Route 40: continue north 7 miles to Confluence. Turn left onto Route 281 South, over the Casselman & Youghiogheny Rivers. Make next left into the campground.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 39° 48′ 18.0000″ N

Longitude 79° 22′ 0.9998″ W