Southern Boat Ramps

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Franklin Lock South Recreation Area

Water bodyCaloosahatchee River
Water typeSalt or Brackish Water
CountyLee
CityAlva
Address / directions1651 Franklin Lock Rd
Ramp typeStand Alone Ramp
Lanes1
AmenitiesRestroom: Flush Toilet; Dock: Courtesy Dock; Low Level of Accessibility
FeeYes $0 (Attendant)
ParkingPaved - Asphalt or Concrete; trailer spaces 11; vehicle spaces 46
HoursSunrise to Sunset
StatusOpen for Business
Owner / managerUnited States Army Corps of Engineers
Agency notesStatus comments: Only charge for campsites, the park is free to come in and park, but it fills up fast on the weekend.
Operational comments: Only charge for campsites, the park is free to come in and park, but it fills up fast on the weekend.
Source IDLE0050
Coordinates26.72098, -81.69445 · OpenStreetMap
Aerial photo of the area around Franklin Lock South Recreation Area, Lee County
Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain). Approx. 400 m wide, centered on listed coordinates.

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Caloosahatchee River At S-79, Nr.Olga, Fla (USGS 02292900), about 0.1 mi away. It may be on a different water body.

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