Can you have a campfire at Fort Wilderness?

Campfires are allowed at your Fort Wilderness Campsites but you must adhere to the resort rules. No open fires are allowed and any individual campsite fire must be lit in a fully self-contained pit that you must provide yourself.



Yes, you can have a campfire at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, but you must follow strict safety regulations. Open, "pit-style" wood fires are not allowed at individual campsites. Instead, you must provide your own fully self-contained outdoor fire pit that features a solid metal top (to prevent embers and sparks from escaping). The fire must be kept at least 10 feet away from any structures, including your RV or tent. If you don't want to bring your own equipment, the resort hosts the famous "Chip 'n' Dale's Campfire Sing-A-Long" every night near the Meadow Trading Post, which features large communal fire pits where guests can roast marshmallows and make s'mores for free. In 2026, Fort Wilderness continues to be the only Disney resort where personal campfires are permitted, making it a unique "rustic" experience. Always check with the "Reception Outpost" upon arrival, as Disney may temporarily ban all campfires during periods of high fire danger or extreme drought in the Central Florida area.

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Guests staying at The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort are always allowed to bring their own camping gear if they would like but it is not required! You may actually rent a tent and cots for the duration of your stay if you would like to avoid dragging along your own gear.

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An easy way to see some of the Magic Kingdom fireworks is to head for the Fort Wilderness beach. They will pipe in the music each night and although it isn't a clear view, as you have the old Discovery Island between you and the park, you can still see quite a bit above the tree line.

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Even if you are not planning on staying at Fort Wilderness, it is worth stopping by to visit. You plan a wonderful relaxing non-park day with some horseback riding, a dinner experience at Hoop De Doo Revue, and campfire singalong.

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You are allowed to make a reservation at the Fort Wilderness Campsites for 30 consecutive days. You can then make another reservation to begin on the day of the check-out for the first reservation and do that for another 30 days. You can actually do this for as long as you wish.

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This is a GREAT question! After doing some investigative reporting for you by asking several Cast Members, I want to let you know that Quiet Hours at The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. each day. If you have other questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

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Extended Evening Hours are an added benefit for Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts. While the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge are included, the cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort are not.

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Unfortunately, guests will not have access to the pools at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. The list of activities at Fort Wilderness is pretty long, one of my Mouseketeers is obsessed with the Campfires and S'mores. Some nights there are even Movies Under the Stars.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is a themed camping resort located in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area at the Walt Disney World Resort in the U.S. state of Florida. It officially opened on November 19, 1971. The resort is situated adjacent to Bay Lake, near Disney's Wilderness Lodge.

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The Wilderness Cabin has 1 Queen Bed, 1 Bunk Bed, and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa. The Cabins have a living room with a TV, a dining area to eat, a small kitchen, 1 bathroom with a split tub and bath, and much more, including: Toaster.

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