W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water in Alva, FL. Cape Coral is the nearest big city, about 19 miles away. If it's full, Davis Boat Ramp in Fort Myers is 3.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Alva, FL |
| Water | W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam |
| Park | W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam Recreation Area |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Florida, including W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp is in Alva, Florida. Open the map link to see where W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam, in Alva.
Fees for W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Unimproved Paddlecraft Launch in Fort Myers, about 8.1 miles away.
Davis Boat Ramp in Fort Myers (3.7 miles), Lee County Manatee Park Boat Ramp in Fort Myers (5.5 miles) and Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail Access in Fort Myers (5.5 miles).
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