Camp Wilderness

Group camp in Fort Meade, Polk County, Florida Also known as Camp Wilderness/Florida Rangers, Camp Wilderness/Florida Rangers Inc

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Group camp with 7 sites

Full hookups, Pets welcome, On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

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An 85-acre Royal Rangers (Assemblies of God) youth camp on the Peace River near Fort Meade that rents to the public for events, with 6-8 full-hookup RV sites and primitive campsites. RV sites are only rented with events, not for weekly or monthly stays, so it is not a regular RV park.

What stands out

  • Royal Rangers youth camp founded in 1988 on 85 acres along the Peace River
  • 6-8 full-hookup RV sites at $40/day for up to 4 people, rented only with events
  • Primitive camping at $7 per person per night
  • Amphitheater for 2,000, water slides, BMX track and a shooting range
  • No alcohol on property and no co-ed sleeping at overnight events

Sites

RV site, full hookup

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$40

Private primitive campsites

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed

What this place offers

  • Showers
  • River or creek
  • Hiking trails
  • Wi-Fi

What this place offers

  • Showers
  • River or creek
  • Hiking trails
  • Wi-Fi
  • 6,000 sq ft Potter's Lodge with meeting rooms, sleeping quarters, showers and industrial kitchen
  • Amphitheater seating 2,000
  • Water slides
  • BMX track
  • Western Town and Frontier Village
  • Shooting range (certified range officer required)
  • Peace River and Whidden Creek frontage
  • Kitchen and walk-in fridge rental

Cabins and rentals

Lodge room

Sleeps
30
Bathroom
Not listed
Nightly
$150

East Side lodging in Potter's Lodge for up to 30; requires Main Room rental ($500/day); plus $7/person/night.

Lodge room (2)

Bathroom
Not listed

West Side bunk rooms: upstairs for 20 ($300/day), downstairs for 24 ($350/day); plus $7/person/night.

Rental

Sleeps
10
Bathroom
Not listed
Nightly
$100

Bunkhouse beside the concession building, up to 10 people.

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Leash required at all times; never inside facilities. Service animals with proper documentation welcome.

Arrival

  • Not listed

Cancellation: No refund of rental fee or cleaning deposit if the event is cancelled for a policy violation. Other cancellation terms not stated.

Included in the rate: RV site fee covers up to 4 people per RV; $7 per person per night over 4.

Other fees: $250 deposit to hold a date (applied to rental); $200 cleaning deposit due on arrival. Port-a-John $120/week, outside bathrooms $50/day, outside shower house $150/day, water slide $50/day, amphitheater $300/day, internet access $50/day. Exclusive use of entire facility $3,000/day plus per-person fee. Fee page is called a guide; final pricing confirmed by camp.

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Location and directions

  • 85 acres along the Peace River and Whidden Creek in southern Polk County.

Rules

  • No alcohol or drugs on the property at any time.
  • Co-ed camping or sleeping is not allowed at overnight events.
  • Campfires must be in an above-ground container; camp may provide one.
  • No fireworks without management permission.
  • Smoking outside only; no smoking or vaping inside any building.
  • Firearms only in designated areas with a certified range officer present.

Amenities and services

  • Port-a-Johns can be placed near your campsite for $120 each per week.
  • Internet access in the lodge costs $50 per day.

Activities and nearby

  • Has water slides, a BMX track, a Western Town, a Frontier Village and a shooting range.

Ownership

  • Owned by Florida Rangers, Inc. (Peninsular Florida District Royal Rangers), founded 1988; about 6,000 boys visit a year.

Also worth knowing

  • RV sites are rented only with events, not on a weekly or monthly basis.

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

3065 US Highway 17 S, Fort Meade, FL, 33841

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