New York to Fort Wilderness in Disney

jerseyjim wrote:
Thanks for all the info on the "new" dog loops. Last time we were at Ft. Wilderness, (2007)we were in loop 600. I can never recall even SEEING a dog. Never heard a bark either. (Their kennel was "it". Of that I am sure.)
Something for me to check out the next time I visit...as I have a dog now.

Thanks again.

FW start allowing pets in sites WAY BEFORE 2007. Not sure of exact date, but I think it started in the mid to late 90's and was definitely allowed by 2002. I know that for a fact since we go almost every year and our previous two Yorkies that we got in 2002 never had to be boarded.

In fact it was before 1996 since that year they were charging $3/day per pet for you to have a pet in your site according to my detailed records.

Larry

jerseyjim wrote:
Thanks for all the info on the "new" dog loops. Last time we were at Ft. Wilderness, (2007)we were in loop 600. I can never recall even SEEING a dog. Never heard a bark either. (Their kennel was "it". Of that I am sure.)
Something for me to check out the next time I visit...as I have a dog now.

Thanks again.

Their kennels are now located outside the Fort, not upfront near the stables like earlier..

Go out the main gate to the Fort and make a left , first light make a right and it is on the right.. Brand, spanking new kennel.. Looks good from the outside, never been inside.

Carolina Crossroads We have stayed here a few times. $30.00 for a FHU Pull-Thru Site. A really nice CG and very little road noise. Just south of the VA/NC border.

Thanks for all the info on the "new" dog loops. Last time we were at Ft. Wilderness, (2007)we were in loop 600. I can never recall even SEEING a dog. Never heard a bark either. (Their kennel was "it". Of that I am sure.)
Something for me to check out the next time I visit...as I have a dog now.

Thanks again.

For overnights along the I-95 corridor we've used:

Americamps Richmond North - right off of I-95 on Air Park Rd. Easy on & off and there are places to grab a meal nearby. We've used the CG many times.

Fayetteville KOA, Fayetteville NC - good for an overnight and that's about it. Only used it once.

Green Acres CG, Walterboro SC - long, level, pull-thru sites and easy to get back to I-95.

We've never used South of the Border but it is very convenient.

Route: Not sure how you normally leave Long Island or what time of the day you are leaving but if it were me I'd avoid I-95 south altogether. If you can work your way to I-78 west, pick up I-81 then I-83 south to Rt. 581 then to US Rt. 15 below Harrisburg, around Gettysburg and in to MD & VA. From there you can work your way southeast to I-95 below Fredericksburg. Maybe not as direct, I know, but unless you plan to drive I-95 at about 1 a.m. you'll save yourself a lot of traffic congestion. Others will have their favorite routes around the I-95 corridor. Enjoy & safe travels.

jerseyjim wrote:
Strange...about the WDW "pet loops"....last time I was there was 2007...and from the brochure, their kennel was the way they wanted to go. At any rate, I was totally unaware of any dog loops/pet walks.

Edited to say: Of course at that time I did not have a dog. Now I do. Fully expecting to return to Ft. Wilderness in the future, I will definitely check this out.

Loops 300 (preferred loop), 400, 500, 600,700, 800, 900 (Premium Loops) as well as the full hook up loops are pet loops.

We just got back from the Fort last night. Had a wonderful time but we could tell Saturday the Christmas crowds were coming. It was good to get out and its nice to be home.

As for a stopover, if you're in central NC when its time to rest, I think you'd love this place. They are getting great reviews on rvparkreviews.com.

Raleigh Oaks

jerseyjim wrote:
Strange...about the WDW "pet loops"....last time I was there was 2007...and from the brochure, their kennel was the way they wanted to go. At any rate, I was totally unaware of any dog loops/pet walks.

Edited to say: Of course at that time I did not have a dog. Now I do. Fully expecting to return to Ft. Wilderness in the future, I will definitely check this out.

During booking there is no mention of dogs at all, never has been the past 7 years we've camping there. Dogs are all over the place. Now if you want to be near the dog run, ask for a site close; loops 300, 400, & 500 are nearby.

Strange...about the WDW "pet loops"....last time I was there was 2007...and from the brochure, their kennel was the way they wanted to go. At any rate, I was totally unaware of any dog loops/pet walks.

Edited to say: Of course at that time I did not have a dog. Now I do. Fully expecting to return to Ft. Wilderness in the future, I will definitely check this out.

Twain wrote:
Went to DC from FL this year. We like Walmarts but did stay at the KOA in SC just off of exit 33. Was good for an overnighter and most there seemed to be doing the same thing. Not in VA, but Cherry Hill is on the beltway in Maryland and real close to I-95. Its a really nice campground.

Greenbelt NP is also right off the beltway in Maryland and, at $16 per night, is a lot less expensive (and has a lot fewer amenities) than Cherry Hill. If you don't need hookups, it's a decent option in that neck of the woods.