First time looking at rates for FW campsites

[crazymomof4]

Husband retired last year. We've been to WDW many times but never camped there. We will be camping our way down the Southeast coast in Spring of 2026 in our truck cap camper set up. I'm looking at rates for a tent site in FW and finding $179 before fees and taxes!! Can this be right? If this is the case, we will be watching for special rates at the Plaza Blvd hotels for this non-park trip. I'm shocked at $179 for a concrete pad, elec and water! Is it the time of year? Are there ever cheaper rates?

 

[fla4fun]

Husband retired last year. We've been to WDW many times but never camped there. We will be camping our way down the Southeast coast in Spring of 2026 in our truck cap camper set up. I'm looking at rates for a tent site in FW and finding $179 before fees and taxes!! Can this be right? If this is the case, we will be watching for special rates at the Plaza Blvd hotels for this non-park trip. I'm shocked at $179 for a concrete pad, elec and water! Is it the time of year? Are there ever cheaper rates?

Are you looking during spring break? Rates are through the roof during that time, for both hotels and campgrounds.

I have noticed a few times that the All Star resorts come up at lower rates than campsites at FW. That boggles my mind!

Rack rate during spring break for two lowest priced options


But look what happens when the AP discount is applied



Even more astounding are the AP rates in January, typically a “low” season



It makes it difficult to justify staying at the campground when you can get a hotel room for the same price.

If it were me, I would look at a hotel with a good cancellation policy and keep an eye on the campground in case something comes up at a decent price.

 

[crazymomof4]

If it were me, I would look at a hotel with a good cancellation policy and keep an eye on the campground in case something comes up at a decent price.

Yes, we're looking at April bc we're wanting the best sleeping weather for stops in VA, SC, GA and N. FL. So it may be spring break. So, what is actually the height of "Spring Break"? It seems that there are different weeks for different schools. Generally what should time period should be avoided? We've never had to worry about it bc we were always visiting WDW in either Jan or Sept.