Wekiwa Springs State Park Loop campground sits among longleaf pines and rolling sandhill terrain about 30 minutes north of Orlando. The 60-site campground includes a mix of RV sites with full hookups, primitive sites, and group camping, plus four cabin-style lodges. Sites fill many months in advance because of easy access to the spring-fed Wekiwa River and 13+ miles of trails. Nightly fees start at $5, though full-hookup sites cost more.
The park includes modern wooded campsites with utilities and RV access, full- and partial-hookup sites (some with sewer), RV-accessible loops, primitive hike-in and water-access campsites, equestrian camping (Big Fork), and youth group cabins and primitive group sites.
Historical Significance
The Tram Bed Horse Trail follows a railroad bed hand-built roughly 100 years ago to haul pine logs out of the forest. The park hosts a youth camp used for environmental education and a Florida Federation of Garden Clubs summer program.Weather and SeasonsSpring delivers the most comfortable weather, with daytime highs in the mid-60s to mid-80s and nights in the 50s to 60s. Humidity is lower than summer, sandhill wildflowers bloom, and the spring water is at its clearest. Trails and paddling routes are at their best before summer heat and afternoon thunderstorms arrive. Expect higher visitor numbers on spring-break weekends and holidays. Summer brings intense heat, humidity, and heavy day-use crowds that can make the spring area noisy and packed. Fall and winter offer quieter conditions and comfortable temperatures for camping, though swimming may feel cold.
Natural Features and SceneryThe campground occupies gently rolling sandhill habitat where longleaf pines tower over sandy soil and a mix of scrub and hardwood hammock. Sites themselves are wooded and shaded, designed more for forest seclusion than views. The real scenery is the Wekiwa spring basin and river a short drive or bike ride from the loops. Crystal-clear spring water flows into winding river corridors where fish, turtles, and alligators are easily visible from kayaks or the swimming area. The spring maintains year-round clarity, though day-use crowds on warm weekends can muddy the shoreline and leave litter.
Geological RegionSandhill habitat (gently rolling hills with longleaf pine)
Scenic ViewsWooded, forested sites emphasizing seclusion and shade rather than expansive vistas; primary scenic highlights are the nearby clear spring basin and river corridors within the park.