Theme park basecamps
Disney's Fort Wilderness, Thousand Trails, and the RV parks that make theme park trips affordable.
Orlando & Central FL RV camping: what to know
Orlando RV camping means one thing to most people — being close to Walt Disney World and Universal — and the market delivers: Disney's own Fort Wilderness campground on property, plus a ring of resorts in Kissimmee, Clermont and Davenport within a short drive. Central Florida also has springs, lakes and quieter state parks that make good bases when you're not in the parks.
Our picks to start with
Disney's Fort Wilderness for being on property; Orlando/Kissimmee KOA, Tropical Palms, Sherwood Forest and the Thousand Trails Orlando park for value near the parks; and resort-style options like Camp Margaritaville a bit farther out. Our Orlando guide compares them.
Yes. Fort Wilderness is inside Walt Disney World; several private parks in Kissimmee and Lake Buena Vista are roughly 10–30 minutes away by car depending on traffic. Check each park's own distance claim rather than map-straight-line figures.
Yes. Fort Wilderness has full-hookup sites in several size classes and opens bookings well over a year ahead. Off-property resorts are easier to book and usually cheaper; the trade-off is Disney transportation access.
The springs (Wekiwa, Blue Spring, Silver Springs, Rainbow Springs), Lake Louisa State Park near Clermont, and the lakes around Winter Haven and Auburndale. All are within about an hour of the theme parks.
Regional guide
The best Orlando RV parks and campgrounds near Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld — Fort Wilderness ($115–185/night) down to KOAs under $70, with drive times, hookups and honest reviews.
Guides for Orlando & Central FL
Orlando & Central FL campgrounds & RV parks
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