Winter Garden, Florida sits at a modest 121 feet above sea level in Orange County, surrounded by lakes and just 14 miles west of Orlando. The area combines central Florida's subtropical climate with proximity to major attractions, making campsites fill quickly during peak winter months. Many RV parks in the region offer full hookups with both 30 and 50-amp service.
What to do
West Orange Trail access: From Winter Garden RV Resort, you can bike to the West Orange rails-to-trail just 3 miles away. "Our favorite activity is biking to the trail head for the West Orange rails to trail which is located downtown @ 3 miles from campground. This rail to trail is 22 miles long and can be extended another 9 miles....if you link to South Lake Trail," notes a Travyl Couple at Winter Garden RV Resort.
Natural springs exploration: Take a short drive to Wekiva Falls for unique water activities. "The springs are one of my favorite day getaways! There are beautiful walking trails, beautiful and refreshing cool springs, kayak rentals for $20. There are also some small caves there for anyone who free dives or snorkels," shares Megan K. from Wekiva Falls RV Resort.
Mini golf and recreation: Many campgrounds offer on-site recreation. At Encore Tropical Palms, you'll find "Pool, Cafe/Bar, Hot Tub, Mini Golf, Volleyball Courts, Shuffle Board, Club House, Mail Room, Camp Store, Basketball, Laundry, Shower Houses, Kids play room and play area," according to Laura H.
What campers like
Proximity to attractions: Most campers appreciate being close to Orlando's major attractions. "This is campground provides a good location to downtown Wintergarden with its charming downtown with cute shops and restaurants," says a reviewer at Winter Garden RV Resort. Another visitor to Thousand Trails Orlando notes, "It's only 30 minutes from most of the Orlando theme parks and shopping/restaurants are within 5-10 minutes."
Pool facilities: Florida's heat makes pools essential. "The park is big but your close to others. The lake is nice and peaceful, with areas to sit and watch wildlife and also a dock to walk out on," reports Robert M. at Thousand Trails Orlando. Another camper at Encore Clerbrook mentions the "Heated Swimming Pools, BBQ and Picnic tables, Planned Activities" among the amenities.
Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds offer natural encounters. "Sometimes the cows from next door get loose and come visit. Sometimes there are alligators underneath RVs," reveals Laura H. about Thousand Trails Orlando. Another camper mentions, "We get to watch and feed deer" at Tropical Palms.
What you should know
Site conditions vary dramatically: Many parks have a mix of site types and quality. At Encore Sherwood Forest, Geoff Y. reports, "Except for the few concrete pads up front, all the sites are on grass. While you can't blame the park for the weather, recently there's been a lot of rain and rigs of all sizes are up to their rims in muck."