Encore Sherwood Forest Review
A peaceful stay just minutes from the energy of Disney and everything Kissimmee has to offer.
Location + Stay Info
A quick look at where Encore Sherwood Forest sits…
📍 Location: Kissimmee, Florida
📅 Stayed: April 5 – April 26, 2025
⏳ Length: 21 Days
🏕️ Type: Encore (Thousand Trails Membership)
Sherwood Forest is tucked away just off the main road, which makes evenings and nights feel peaceful and relaxing despite being in a busy area.
Located about 9 miles southeast of Disney, you are right in the heart of a tourist hub, meaning groceries, restaurants, bars, and activities are all nearby
Ratings
⭐ Overall Rating: 4.1 / 5
Location: 4/5
Cleanliness: 4/5
Site Quality: 3/5
Amenities: 4/5
Family Friendly: 5/5
Dog Friendly: 5/5
Connectivity (Cell + Starlink): 4/5
Quick Take
A nice RV park with friendly staff, clean amenities, and a great location. You will notice a few older RVs throughout the park.
What We Loved:
Close to everything (Disney, food, shopping, activities)
Clean pool, hot tub, and laundry facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Things To Know:
Tourist traffic can slow you down during the day
Best For:
Thousand Trails members planning Disney or Universal trips
Would We Stay Again?
Yes
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Full Review
The Campground
Encore Sherwood Forest offers a nice balance between convenience and comfort. It’s tucked away just enough from the main road to feel relaxed, while still keeping you close to everything Kissimmee has to offer.
Check-in is quick and easy. Pull in, head to the office, provide your info, and you are on your way to your site within minutes.
As you enter the park, you’re greeted with a lot of trees surrounding the property. Once you get to your site, the campground opens up more, with trees mainly around the perimeter and a few scattered throughout.
Our site was a grass site with a concrete patio slab. It was clean, full hookup, and gave us a comfortable setup for our stay.
Level: Good enough
Spacing: Good
Access: Easy (mostly pull-through sites)
The campground layout is simple and easy to navigate, making it stress-free whether you’re arriving or heading out for the day.
During our stay, the overall vibe was relaxed. Even though you are in a busy tourist area, the campground itself stays fairly quiet, especially in the evenings.
Amenities include:
Mini golf
Playground
Basketball court
Game room
Horseshoes & shuffleboard
Swimming pool & hot tub
Laundry facilities
Restrooms & showers
Clubhouse
Dog park
We spent most of our time at the pool and hot tub, and one thing that stood out was how clean that entire area was kept.
One thing worth noting:
There were a few older or run-down RVs scattered throughout the park, which slightly took away from the overall appearance.
Local Eats
We mostly cooked at home during our stay, but there are tons of food options nearby.
We did bike over to a nearby Del Taco, and we also visited:
🍜 Osaka Bay Buffet
A clean and spacious Asian buffet with a wide selection of options.
Like most buffets, the quality can vary depending on how long food has been sitting, but overall it was a decent experience.
Would we go back?
Maybe.
The Drive & Area
The drive into the campground was easy and stress-free, even while towing.
All major roads leading to the park are wide (three lanes), and the entrance road is also easy to navigate with a large rig.
This is a busy tourist area, so expect traffic during peak times. Staying in the right lane and taking your time makes it much easier.
There is no shortage of things to do nearby:
Disney & Universal Studios
Disney Springs
CityWalk
Old Town
Celebration (a really charming town with shops and restaurants)
Celebration stood out the most. It has a welcoming town feel with homes close together, walkable streets, and a mix of shops and restaurants.
Connectivity
Carrier Tested: T-Mobile
Cell Signal: Strong
Speeds: Slower in the evenings due to congestion
Starlink: Excellent (clear, open sky)
This is a great campground for anyone working remotely. Everything was reliable overall.
Would We Stay Again?
Yes, and for the same reason.
We really enjoyed being close to everything the area has to offer while still having a place that felt relaxed at the end of the day.
Campground Information
🌐 Visit Website and Book → https://thousandtrails.com/florida/sherwood-forest-rv-resort
📍 Address: 5300 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, FL
📞 Phone: 407-396-7431
🕘 Office Hours:
Monday- Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM
💡 Booking Tip:
Winter months fill up quickly
Good to Know:
There were reports of bike theft in late 2024 and early 2025. We did not experience any issues during our stay, but it is still a good idea to lock your bikes with a quality lock.
Final Thoughts
This stop was not just about the campground. It ended up being memorable because of the people we met. We connected with some great individuals here that we still keep in touch with today.
