W.P. FRANKLIN SOUTH RECREATION AREA
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 This day use area has a visitor center, boat ramp, volleyball
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W.P. FRANKLIN SOUTH RECREATION AREA is located at 26.7203, -81.6939.
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