Okeechobee Waterway
W.P. Franklin Lock
Alva, FL
Latitude / Longitude26.721883
-81.694333
-81.694333
Phone239-694-5451
VHF Channel13
Operating AuthorityNot listed
Last Reviewed2026-07-09
Great Loop Lock Reference
W.P. Franklin Lock
Reviewed planning reference for lock approach, communications, and float-plan preparation.
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About This Lock
Segment: Okeechobee Waterway. Route status: common Florida shortcut / alternate to Keys route. Waterway Guide lists phone, VHF 13, and operating notes; verify current lockage hours. Source: https://www.waterwayguide.com/lock/4-15/wp-franklin-lock
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W.P. Franklin Lock
