Inland river access for upstream Caloosahatchee exploration. Quieter alternative to coastal ramps. Gateway to freshwater springs and natural habitats. The ramp has 1 launch lane with roughly 11 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces. Launching here puts you on Caloosahatchee River (saltwater). The ramp is easy to find near the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam. Visitors will find restrooms and picnic area at this location.
1651 Franklin Lock Rd, Alva, FL 33920 · GPS: 26.72098, -81.69445
Franklin Lock South Boat Ramp has 1 launch lane.
Yes — there are approximately 11 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces at Franklin Lock South Boat Ramp.
Franklin Lock South Boat Ramp provides saltwater access to Caloosahatchee River.
Facilities at Franklin Lock South Boat Ramp include: restrooms, picnic area.
Tide predictions for Franklin Lock South Boat Ramp come from the NOAA station at Fort Myers, about 12 miles from the ramp. The tide chart on this page shows today's high and low tide times and heights, updated daily from NOAA, plus predictions for the coming week.
Yes — Franklin Lock South Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp near the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam, located at 1651 Franklin Lock Rd, Alva, FL 33920.
Franklin Lock South Boat Ramp is located at 1651 Franklin Lock Rd, Alva, FL 33920 in Lee County, Florida. It sits near the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam.
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