Our first stay at Fort Wilderness we stayed 3 weeks and have been addicted since. This is not your average campground. The sites are secluded with trees and wildlife. The one lane road getting into the site loops can be tight for larger rigs and some sites are different lengths and more difficult to maneuver than others. The campground is very large about 1,000 acres I believe. We have seen turkey, armadillo, deer, alligators, etc. armadillo typically come out to feed at the later evening hours, and are not shy about foraging your site. Alligators were usually only seen at night by the creek via golf cart. One staff member told us to notify Disney of any sighting and they will immediately remove the alligator. There is a beach and lake, however, there is no swimming. You can fish. There is horseback riding, Segway, golf carts, Hoo-Dee-Do revue (when it returns), buffet style restaurant (if it returns), a tavern and fast-ish restaurant. Sometimes a good truck also. There is a water pageant at night. You can rent fishing excursions (extra cost). Canoes, kayaks and bicycles are available to rent. Note: the canoes and kayaks must be used on the creek in the middle of the recreation area. It is a closed unmarked loop and probably not the best for a novice unless accompanied by an intermediate. The water is black- some kind of algae the staff stated. They will give you a air horn to sound if you see a gator, get stuck, overturn, etc. the staff then must board their own vessel to come find you… have not experienced this, but did witness it. There are basketball courts, tennis etc, and the bike barn will also provide these supplies. Archery for children. Two pools and a kids area. Snack bar at the one pool. Once you stay here, it’ll be hard to not fall in love and judge every other campground.

We stayed here 4 days in a pull thru as we were arriving at midnight. Our site was provided prior to arrival and check in was easy the next morning. The staff is actually out and present around the campground. All are extremely friendly and helpful. The campground is very clean and tidy. At this time we were in a 32’ travel trailer with scissor jacks, the jacks broke shortly after our arrival and we had to replace them at the campground. The staff was very understanding, did not mention the repairs, the maintenance man even offered his assistance. They were on top of the boxes and trash that was generated from the repair and immediately removed it. The black tank became clogged and our snake, plunger, rinser, treatment etc was not working, the maintenance man again came to the rescue and saved the day. The welcoming atmosphere and supreme customer service place this campground above and beyond! I will always have a fond love for this campground and will continue to frequent the campground prior to every Disney stay. I wouldn’t trust staying at any other campground. They even have little Mickey lights around the campground and it was very quiet and peaceful for a morning jog or walk with coffee.