RV Rental for Central Florida Fair in Longwood, FL

Every February when the Central Florida Fair fires up over on West Colonial in Orlando, I start getting the same question from families up here in Seminole County: “Can we just stay in an RV near the fairgrounds instead of fighting the parking and the drive home every night?” The honest answer is that the Central Florida Fairgrounds itself is a paved event lot off W Colonial Drive (US-441) — it isn’t a campground, and you can’t park an RV there overnight. So an RV rental for the Central Florida Fair works a little differently here than at, say, a speedway with infield camping. What I do instead is set you up at a real campground within a short drive and deliver the rig there, fully leveled and ready, so the fair becomes a day-trip you control.

I’m Chris — I run the local Fireside RV Rental franchise out of Longwood, and I deliver rigs all over Greater Orlando most weeks of the year. Call or text me at 407-801-2546 or email [email protected] and I’ll help you sort out the right unit and the right spot.

Where to Camp for the Central Florida Fair

Because there’s no on-site RV camping at the fairgrounds, the trick is picking a campground that keeps your drive to West Colonial short while still feeling like a real February-in-Florida getaway. The two I send fair families to most often:

• Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground (Apopka) — my first pick for the fair. It’s roughly 20–25 minutes from the fairgrounds depending on traffic on US-441, and the spring is gorgeous in late February. The campground loops here run on the tighter side with some low oak limbs, so I match folks to a travel trailer or smaller motorhome rather than a big Class A. Book the state park site early through the Florida State Parks reservation system — Wekiwa fills up fast on weekends.
• Kelly Park / Rock Springs (Orange County) — also in the Apopka area and a beautiful spot, great for families who want the kids burning energy at the springs between fair days. Sites are limited, so this one books out.

If you want resort-style hookups and a little more room to spread out, Twelve Oaks RV Resort over in the Fruitland Park area is a solid full-hookup option, though it adds drive time. I keep a running list of what’s open and what works for delivery on my campgrounds and RV parks guide — worth a look before you lock in dates.

How RV Delivery to the Orlando Area Works

Here’s the part that makes a fair trip easy: you don’t have to tow or drive anything. I bring the RV to your campsite, level it, hook up water and power, and walk you through everything before I leave. When the fair wraps, I come back and haul it out — you just pack up and go. That’s the whole point of RV delivery, especially for first-timers who don’t want to back a trailer into a Wekiwa loop in the dark.

I deliver across Seminole, Orange, Osceola, Volusia, and Lake counties — Longwood, Sanford, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Orlando, Kissimmee and beyond. Flying in for the fair? I can have a rig waiting near Orlando Sanford International (SFB) or coordinate around MCO. Just tell me where you’re landing and when.

What February Weather Means for Your Fair Trip

The Central Florida Fair runs late February into early March, and that’s genuinely the best camping weather we get all year. Daytime is usually mild and dry, but the thing visitors from up north don’t expect is how cool the nights get — I’ve had mornings at Wekiwa drop into the 40s. The RV makes that a non-issue: you’ve got climate control, a real bed, and a place to warm up after a long evening on the midway. I always remind families that you’ll want the heat working as much as the AC this time of year, so I check both before every delivery.

Family RV Rentals for the Fair

The Central Florida Fair is a family event — rides, livestock barns, fair food, concerts — and most of my fair renters are families looking for sleeping space for kids without a cramped hotel room. A travel trailer with bunks or a motorhome gives everyone their own corner, plus a kitchen so you’re not eating funnel cakes for every meal. Whether you want a smaller, easy-to-park trailer or a roomier motorhome, I’ll match the unit to your group size and your campground’s site limits. Take a look at the current RV fleet and tell me how many you’re sleeping.

Specific inclusions vary by unit, so reach out and I’ll tell you exactly what comes with the rig you’re considering.

Make a Trip Out of It

One of the best parts of basing out of an RV near Apopka in late February is that the fair doesn’t have to be the only thing you do. From a campsite at Wekiwa or Kelly Park, you’re a short hop from the springs themselves, and Blue Spring State Park over in Orange City is prime manatee season right around fair time. Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld are all an easy I-4 drive if you want to stretch a long weekend into a full vacation. Plenty of my fair renters end up adding a couple of days for exactly that reason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I camp in an RV at the Central Florida Fairgrounds?

No — the Central Florida Fairgrounds on West Colonial Drive is a day-use event venue with no overnight RV camping. That’s why I set renters up at a nearby campground like Wekiwa Springs State Park or Kelly Park and deliver the RV there, then you drive over to the fair each day.

How close can you get me to the fairgrounds?

Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground in Apopka is usually around 20–25 minutes from the fairgrounds via US-441, depending on traffic. It’s the closest spot I’d genuinely recommend for both the drive and the camping experience.

When should I book for the Central Florida Fair?

As early as you can. The fair runs late February into March, which is peak camping season in Central Florida, and state park sites at Wekiwa and Kelly Park book out well ahead. Reserve your campsite first, then call me to lock in the RV and delivery date.

Do I have to drive or tow the RV myself?

No. I deliver the RV to your campsite, level it, hook up utilities, and walk you through it. After the fair I come back and remove it. You never have to tow or back anything in.

What’s included with the RV?

Inclusions vary by unit and by location, so contact me directly at 407-801-2546 or [email protected] and I’ll tell you exactly what comes with the rig you’re looking at.

Reserve Your Fair RV

Ready to make the Central Florida Fair an easy, comfortable trip this February? Call or text me, Chris, at 407-801-2546 or email [email protected]. Tell me your dates, your group size, and which campground you’re eyeing, and I’ll handle the rest from here in Longwood.