Instead of wandering around trying to find Destinations inside Fort Wilderness learn about points of interest before you head out. Becoming familiar with the main areas of Fort Wilderness as well as the layout and facilities will make it much easier to navigate the campground.
One thing to be aware of is the size of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. It sits among 750 acres of woodland and includes 800+ campsites inside 21 separate loops. Hence the reason that guests feel immersed in nature instead of in the middle of a bustling city. However, as you can surely imagine, the scale of the campground can make it challenging for new visitors to navigate.
Even so, you don’t have to arrive completely unaware of how to get around Fort Wilderness Campground. Taking some time to review this Fort Wilderness Map will help orient you to the grounds. Once you have it open, note the main road labeled as Fort Wilderness Trail since it will be used to access loops and travel to main areas. Now, go ahead and locate the Outpost Area, Meadow Area, and Marina as these are primary locations.
Destinations Inside Fort Wilderness: Outpost Area
Check-In Building – Upon arriving guests driving in will complete a drive through check-in before heading to their campsite or cabin. Thereafter, guests driving out in their own vehicles will use their badges at the gate to get back into Fort Wilderness. Guests arriving by Magical Express will check-in at the Recreation Outpost.
Recreation Outpost – Located adjacent to the Check-In building is the Recreation Outpost. Here you will find the Magical Express bus stop, guest relations, send out mail, and retrieve packages or offsite grocery deliveries.
Outpost Depot – Bus stop located along side the parking lot near the Entrance. Here is where guests will take outbound buses to Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Disney Springs. Remember, there are not buses to Magic Kingdom. However, buses from here do go to the Settlement Outpost where guests can walk to the Marina to catch a Water Taxi to the Magic Kingdom.
Trail Blaze Corral – Horseback and pony rides are accessible here just beyond the Outpost Depot. Check-in is at a separate outbuilding not far from the Outpost Depot. Kenneling check-in is also at this site.
Meadow Trading Post – Located on the outskirt of this area is the Meadows Trading Post Store. Refillable mugs along with other Disney merchandise can be purchased here. Additionally there are a few refreshments, groceries, and camping items sold here.
Destinations inside Fort Wilderness: Meadow Area
Meadow Recreation Area – Here is where most families spend a great deal of time. After all, this is a central area featuring the main pool, hot tub, splash pad, snack bar, and arcade. In the same vicinity there is also a playground, volley ball court, tennis court, hop scotch, shuffleboard, and horseshoes.
Campfire Area – Guests can enjoy a campfire and making s’mores here nightly. Furthermore, this is the site where the Chip n’ Dale Sing Along show is held and Disney Movies are played on a big screen. Camp food and s’more kits can be bought from the Chuck Wagon that is onsite for these events.
Bike Barn – Here guests retrieve bike rentals, kayak rentals, and canoe rentals. Additionally, this is where guests will check-in for the Segway Tours and take Archery Lessons.
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Destinations near the Marina
Settlement Outpost – Here you’ll find buses headed to the Outpost Depot near the Main Entrance or you will arrive on a bus that departed from the Outpost Depot. Guests use these two outposts to get to opposite ends of the campground.
Pioneer Hall – Inside this building there are 5 different destinations. Here guests will find the Trails End Restaurant, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, P&J’s Southern Takeout, Crockett’s Tavern, and Crockett’s Arcade. Remember that dinning reservations will be needed for the Hoop-Dee-Doo and are encouraged for Trails End Restaurant.
Boat Launch – Guests will depart for Magic Kingdom from this site on a water taxi. Otherwise, they can take boats bound for the Contemporary Resort and Wilderness Lodge to access other transportation and experiences. Additionally, this is where guests depart for fishing excursions and access their boat rentals.
Horse Barn – Located on the left side of the map, before the Marina guest will find the ranch. Here guests will see the barn, horses, and displays. Wagon and sleigh rides depart near Pioneer Hall.
How to Get Around at Disneys Fort Wilderness: Additional Destinations
Wilderness Pool – Guest will find the secondary pool among the cabin loops which are to the left of Fort Wilderness. All guests including those without a cabin rental are welcome to use this pool and hot tub.
Waggin’ Tails Dog Park – Heading toward the Marina near loop 300 guests will find the dog park. Here pets can be unleashed in a fenced in area where they can run and play as their humans relax.
Running Trail – See the map in order to find the pathways marked as running trails. Essentially it goes around loops 100 through 1200.
Internal Bus Stops -See this MAP for the orange, yellow, and purple lines that mark the internal bus routes. Each are accessible from the Settlement Depot, Outpost Depot, and Bus Stops along the correlating routes. View bus services on your Disney App.
Golf Cart Parking – Golf carts can be parked at any designated area. Primary lots are found at the Outpost Depot, Marina Area, and Meadows Recreation Area. However, carts can be parked outside of any of the facilities as long as they are not obstructing traffic or within restricted areas.
Wishing you S’more Journey’s and Safe Travels!
