Franklin Island Conservation Area offers primitive dispersed camping near the Missouri River with a concrete boat ramp for paddlers and anglers.

The 1,625-acre area features wooded bottomland and wetlands with flat terrain, though sites can become muddy due to seasonal flooding.

Camping is free and available year-round in designated areas with no amenities; vehicles are limited to 15 feet and campers to 14 consecutive days per 30-day period.