"Building Today's Boys Into Tomorrow's Men"

In 1988, 85 acres of wilderness, that we know of today as Camp Wilderness, was started to provide a safe and exciting atmosphere for boys. Among the main reason to start a camp of this nature was to teach boys camping skills, moral and spiritual principals, as well as how to become good citizens.

The primary resident and owner of this camp, Florida Rangers, Incorporated, functions as the leader for the Peninsular Florida District Royal Rangers.  Some 6000 boys a year come through Camp Wilderness for many activities and outings. Many of the visitors stretch from the Florida-Georgia state line to Key West at the southern tip of Florida. The camp also hosts leadership training for men, not only at a state level, but hosts national camps twice a year with men coming from all across the United States.

Over the years, the Camp's purpose and use has expanded.  It is open to the public to host various activities such as family reunions, weddings, staff retreats, camping events, and more.

The camp features many acres of Florida wilderness set along the Peace River and Whidden Creek in southern Polk County. The Potter's Lodge is our main facility, which has modern shower and bathroom amenities, as well as sleeping quarters, meeting rooms, and an industrial kitchen.

Camp wilderness has been home to many events with more than 2000 in attendance.