Tent loops in August

[MalkaR]

Are the tent loops less busy in August or do people mostly use pop ups?

 

[proudmomof4]

In August, you will see tents, pop-ups, travel trailers in the tent loops.

August is HOT but it’s also one of the least expensive times to camp at the Fort.

 

[bama_ed]

And with the heat, @MalkaR, there is more availability.

The Tent loops are popular in the shoulder seasons ESPECIALLY on weekends in the "fall", "winter", and "spring". So your "summer" season (August) is less in demand in the Tent loops for tent campers due to the heat (although you will still have your popup and van-style folks in there).

IMO tents are manageable if you have an AC unit to use with them particularly while sleeping. It's the heat, yes, but it's also the humidity that can be an issue.

Bama Ed

PS - we have a popup and we have NEVER been to FW/WDW in all our trips in Jun-Sep. Not so much the heat in the campground at night but more the enjoyability of the parks during the day. That's our personal choice, of course.

 

[jwo1976]

Our last few trips to the fort I have seen the 2000 loop be fairly empty. BUt with that said our first trip down was in a tent in July in the 2000 loop. Yes it was hot but with only a box fan it was totally doable. But I am from the south so gotta factor that in. But last June the 2000 loop was like 40% full at best, about half tents the rest was popups and van campers.

 

[Teamubr]

Our last few trips to the fort I have seen the 2000 loop be fairly empty.

I'm not going to break the seal on a long standing can of worms, but there may be a reason much of the loop appeared empty. PM me if you want the details.

j

 

[ScarletFire]

The 2000 loop was practically empty last August, week before Labor Day. I originally had a tent site but changed it to a full hook-up. The primitive sites next door are used for construction materials and I didn't want the disturbance. I suspect the new DVC resort construction is now an issue.

 

[ZJ5/9D47]

IMO tents are manageable if you have an AC unit to use with them particularly while sleeping.

Having camped in September, all you need to do to stay cool is leave your rainfly off or rolled up at night to allow the breeze in and things cool down quick. I actually get too cold to sleep by 4AM even with a winter hat. Only time the rainfly is needed is when actively raining or leaving your site for awhile. Makes no sense to have a tent sealed up and then run the AC. Also helps to fill one’s water bottle up with free ice before heading back to the campground at night.