Fort Wilderness is a real treat for anyone who likes to camp, or even those who don’t usually camp but want to give it a try. There are hundreds of campsites and rustic cabins in this campground. Amenities range from the cabins that comfortably sleep six adults with functional kitchens, to RV sites with 50 amp hookups, water, sewer, and cable, to basic tent sites that also have water and power. There’s WiFi throughout much of the campground bringing Fort Wilderness into the 21st century, and many activities ranging from swimming pools, fishing, canoe rentals, and campfires at night complete with S’mores.
Turkeys At Fort Wilderness, there are a number of different kinds of wildlife roaming the campground, including several flocks of wild turkeys. Image by Bonnie Fink
Tent Camping Site A typical tent camping site at Fort Wilderness includes water, power, and sometimes cable television. WiFi is available throughout the campground but not always at the sites. Image by Bonnie Fink
Outpost At the Outpost, you can check in to your camp site or rustic cabin. Image by Bonnie Fink
Tri Circle D Ranch Trail rides on horse back are available at Fort Wilderness Campground. Image by Bonnie Fink
Meadows Trading Post A well equipped general store is located in the very middle of Fort Wilderness, at The Meadows. Image by Bonnie Fink
Fishing at Meadows Trading Post A snowy egret waits for his opportunity as campers fish the river at the Meadows Trading Post. Image by Bonnie Fink
Water Slide Water Slide at the swimming pool at The Meadows Trading Post. Image by Bonnie Fink
RV Sites RV sites at Fort Wilderess are paved, featuring water, sewer, 50 amp electrical, and cable TV. Image by Bonnie Fink
Seagull at the Waterfront Seagulls and other wildlife are common at the water's edge at the Settlement, Fort Widlerness Campground. Image by Donald Fink
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Water Transportation Water transportation to the Magic Kingdom and Wilderness Lodge is available at the Settlement, Fort Wilderness Campground. Image by Bonnie Fink
Trail's End Restaurant A surprising treat at the Settlement is the Trail's End Restarrant. This buffet style diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food is excellent. After 4:30 PM, you can get takeout food too. Image by Bonnie Fink
Tri-Circle D Farm Disney keep 89 horses on property, including 16 small white ponys used to pull Cinderella's Coach. They all live here at the Settlement, in the Tri-Circle D Farm. Image by Bonnie Fink
Lucy the Pony This is Lucy, a stately white pony. she is known as a "wheel pony", meaning that she pulls Cinderella's Coach from the position nearest the coach wheels. Image by Bonnie Fink
Bus stop at the Outpost At the outpost (the front of Fort Wilderness) is a bus stop where guests can travel to all the Disney theme parks and Downtown Disney. There are also three bus lines that travel throughout the campground to get folks to their campsites. Image by Donald Fink
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Golf Carts Many people bring their golf carts for personal transportation around Fort Wilderness. If you wish, you can rent one while you're here. Image by Donald Fink
Inside Meadows Trading Post Not only are the two trading posts at Fort Wilderness well equipped, they're just fun to visit. Image by Donald Fink
Water Features Children's play area at the swimming pool, The Meadows, Fort Wilderness. Image by Donald Fink
Swimming Pool Behind the general store, there's a large swimming pool complete with life guards at the Meadows, Fort Wilderness Campground. Image by Donald Fink
Tennis? Not many wilderness campgrounds have lighted tennis courts, but you'll find them at Fort Wilderness Campground, next the pool at The Meadows. Image by Donald Fink
The Meadows The canal behind the Meadows. Image by Donald Fink
Camping Cabin Rustic Camping cabins are available for rent at Fort Wilderness Campground. In these modest units, you'll be able to sleep six adults. Image by Donald Fink
Fort Wilderness Landing The water landing at the Settlement is where you'll catch water transportation to the Magic Kingdom and Wilderness Lodge. You can also rent various power boats for a trip around Bay Lake or Seven Seas Lagoon. Image by Donald Fink
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Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue One of the best dinner shows in Orlando is right here at Fort Wilderness Campground. Located at the Settlement near Bay Lake, Hoop Dee Doo Revue performs three shows each night, entertaining guests while serving up a great all you care to eat dinner. Image by Donald Fink