Disney's Wilderness Lodge's Pools (The Resorts Gal Guide)

During our stay at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the weather was warm, and the pools were packed. So I woke up early one morning to take photos of the pools before the crowds hit! Below, we’ll preview those photos of the two pools at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. We’ll also discuss pool hours, amenities, and what you can expect during your vacation.

While we love staying at this resort, we prefer one pool. We suggest checking out both pools throughout your trip. Depending on your preferences, you might discover that you enjoy one of the pools better. Of course, what you like and I like may be entirely different. But that’s okay because they are both incredible pools in one of the most gorgeous settings!

the feature pool with blue waters and the Wilderness Lodge as a backdrop — The Resort’s Feature Pool at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

The 2 Pools at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has two pools: a primary feature pool and a secondary feature pool. They are as follows:

Copper Creek Springs Pool
Boulder Ridge Cove Pool

Below, we’ll preview these pools, hot tubs, and the aquatic play area. These pools are close together, so you do not need a pool map. If you walk out of the resort’s back entrance, you’ll immediately run into the Copper Creek Springs Pool. Take a right by Geyser Point (the pool bar and lounge), and you’ll run directly into the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool.

a pool with a rock formation in the center of it at Disney's Wilderness Lodge — The Copper Creek Springs Pool stands out in front of the main lodge.

Pool Details for Planning Your Vacation

The pools at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge have unique hours. The Copper Creek Springs Pool is open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. throughout a portion of the year. Those hours usually run from Labor Day until around Memorial Day. During the summer months, pool hours are usually extended until 11:00 p.m.

a sign with the posted pool hours and says that the area is exclusive to Disney's Wilderness Lodge guests — Pool Hours at the Copper Creek Springs Pool

The Boulder Ridge Cove Pool is the resort’s secondary pool. This pool has posted hours between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. However, from our experience, this pool is always available for guests to use.

a sign with the pool hours for the quiet pool at Wilderness Lodge — Pool Hours at the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool

Complimentary towels are provided at both pools at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. So you can save the extra room in your suitcase to bring home souvenirs.

a towel bin stocked full of fresh towels — Complimentary Pool Towels | Wilderness Lodge

Complimentary life jackets in various sizes are available at every Walt Disney World pool.

a stand with complimentary life jackets in yellows and oranges — Complimentary Life Jacket | Wilderness Lodge

Per Disney, pool lifts and other access options are available for guests with disabilities or limited mobility. Pool hours and lifeguard availability vary by pool and are subject to change.

a mobility lift by the pool — Mobility Lift | Wilderness Lodge

Both pools at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge have nearby restrooms with showers and changing areas.

the entrance to lockers and changing areas at the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool — Restrooms and Changing Areas near the Pools at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Here’s a look at the shower near the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool.

the interior of the pool restroom that shows a handicap area and a shower

It is a fully accessible shower with a private changing area.

the shower with a bench and changing area at the pools at Wilderness Lodge — Fully Accessible Shower and Changing Area at Wilderness Lodge Pools

Built-in toiletries are available inside the shower.

the pool shower at Disney's Wilderness Lodge — The pool shower has built-in toiletries.

Copper Creek Springs Pool Photos

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is home to the Copper Creek Springs Pool, which sits between the resort and Bay Lake. This beautiful area can be seen from select water-view rooms. A couple of public viewing areas also look out to this view between the lobby and the resort’s fifth floor.

a view of the Wilderness Lodge Pool from the resort's upper floor — A view of the pool at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge from the resort.

Remember to bring your MagicBand or Keys to the World Card when you visit the pool area. The pool has a scanner that keeps the gate locked, which is a good thing. Many day guests visit the resort to tour the grounds or for dining reservations. You would not want someone who was not staying at the resort to have access to the pools. Guests pay a considerable amount to stay at the Disney Resorts and have exclusive access to those amenities.

a gate at the pools entrance with a MagicBand reader — The pool gates at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge require MagicBand entry.

Here is a view of the pool, looking back to the resort. Poolside activities are held daily from approximately 1:00 p.m. until about 5:00 p.m. Recreation cast members play trivia games with pool guests. A few other activities are listed on the resort’s recreation calendar.

an overview of the entire pool with bright red umbrellas — Copper Creek Springs Pool

A gentle, sloping slide is partially hidden in a rock close to the pool.

the slide entering the pool at Disney's Wilderness Lodge — Copper Creek Springs Pool | Wilderness Lodge

The pool is uniquely shaped, with the deeper end extending toward the spring.

the far right side of the Copper Creek Springs Pool

This area gets to about 5′ deep, which is the pool’s deepest point.

the area where Copper Creek runs into the pool — The Copper Creek Springs Pool’s deepest point is 5′ (feet) deep.

This is where Copper Creek runs into the pool. The creek begins in the lobby and flows down Copper Creek Falls before entering the pool. It exits the other side of the pool and flows out to Bay Lake, hence the name Copper Creek Springs Pool.

the creek meeting the pool area — Copper Creek Spring flows into the pool.

looking back toward Bay Lake from the bright blue pool waters

Waterslide at the Copper Creek Springs Pool

If you have smaller children, they will likely love the pool and its waterslide. The pool has a 67 ‘(foot) slide with a gentle curve. It’s an exceptionally mild slide.

A small slope leads up to the top of the slide.

the walkway leading up to the slide — Walkway to the Water Slide

A few rules are posted. Riders need to slide feet first, lying on their back only.

posted slide rules for the Copper Creek Springs slide — Posted Slide Rules | Copper Creek Springs Pool

A traffic light sits at the top of the slide. When the light turns green, it’s your turn to go! Let’s go!!

the entrance to the water slide with red and green traffic signals — Water Slide Entry Point

Here, we have a view from the top of the slide as it winds back down to the pool.

the slide sits among a large boulder — View of the Pool from the Top of the Slide

The slide’s exit is 3’6″ deep, which is about the average for most of the slide exits. But I think most parents can appreciate the mild slide, and children love this sort of thing. It’s not intimidating, but the slide is still fast.

the pool depth is printed near the water slide exit as 3'6" — The pool depth is 3’6″ deep at the slide exit.

Aquatic Play Area at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

The Copper Creek Springs Pool has an aquatic play area in a separately fenced area. These friendly water parks are for children who are less than 48″ in height.

the gate to the aquatic play area at the Wilderness Lodge — Gates to the Aquatic Play Area | Wilderness Lodge

I wish they’d had this sort of thing when my son was younger. They are so child-friendly and good for the parents as well.

an aquatic play area in a separately fenced area designed for children — Aquatic Play Area at the Copper Creek Springs Pool

Parents can find plenty of places to sit in full sun or shade around the splash area.

a table and chairs in the shade by the aquatic play area — A shaded sitting area is available near the water splash area.

The water playground has two slides. So the little ones don’t feel left out if they can’t slide in the main pool.

the play area has two small slides — The aquatic play area has two slides.

Hot Tubs at the Copper Creek Springs Pool

A pair of hot tubs—one a hot spa and the other a cold whirlpool spa—sit between the aquatic play area and the feature pool.

two hot tubs sitting in a private area among rocks — Two Hot Tubs | Copper Creek Springs Pool

I’ll let you figure out which one is the cold one! Speaking of cold, all the pools at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge are heated to a minimum of 82 degrees year-round. Pools remain open most of the year. When we have colder weather, the pools may close if the temperature drops below 55 degrees or so.

a closeup of the hot tub at Wilderness Lodge — Hot Tub | Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Geyser Point Bar and Grill Poolside Bar

Behind the pool area, you’ll find Geyser Point Bar and Grill. A walk-up window is available on the right side of the restaurant. This area also has a Rapid Fill mug station for resort mugs at the Wilderness Lodge. Cocktails, beer, and wine are also available to order at the bar. During this visit, I placed a mobile order for the charcuterie flatbread. It was delicious and easily shareable.

a flatbread pizza from the poolside bar topped with arugula — Charcuterie Flatbread | Geyser Point Pool Bar and Grill

A couple of tables and chairs are available inside and outside the pool gates.

tables and chairs for dining near the pool — Places to Sit Near the Pool | Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Boulder Ridge Cove Pool

A few steps away, guests will find the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool. This pool sits directly behind Boulder Ridge Villas, which opened in 2017 with Copper Creek Villas.

This is the pool we prefer because it has more shaded seating areas and is a little more laid-back than the feature pool. However, the resort could stand to have another pool on its grounds. Don’t let these photos fool you. These pools are often every bit as busy as the pools at Disney’s Polynesian, which are the worst!

steps leading down to the pool — Boulder Ridge Cove Pool at Boulder Ridge Villas

A few pool rules are posted. The Boulder Ridge Cove Pool has a maximum depth of 4′ and 11″ (4 feet and 11 inches).

posted pool rules for the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool — Posted Pool Rules

Another thing I love about this pool is that it’s surrounded by boulders. It’s probably the most private pool at Disney World. You can’t see into the pool area from the outside unless you’re standing at the gate.

the side of the pool where water runs over the rocks and into the pool — Boulders surround the secondary pool at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

Here’s a view of the pool.

an overall view of the villas pool at Disney's Wilderness Lodge — View of the Boulder Ridge Pool at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

This pool has a zero-depth entry on the opposite end.

a zero-entry area into the pool at Wilderness Lodge — Zero-Depth Entry | Boulder Ridge Cove Pool

It has fun theming elements throughout the pool area.

a thematic element tower with water feature at the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool — Themed Elements at the Pool

the rusty tank says Boulder Ridge Railway and Mining

a crane extends over the pool as part of the theming

Many of the boulders provide privacy and shade. Water runs over them, helping keep the pavement cool.

tables and chairs in the shade with privacy boulders around them

This pool has six covered seating areas available on a first-come basis. If you’re going to spend a day at the pool, this is an excellent spot. However, you’ll want to get here early to snag a seat. (This is also a great place to enjoy breakfast!)

a few cabanas that have benches and tables with chairs — Shaded Private Seating Areas | Boulder Ridge Cove Pool

Here’s a look at the Boulder Ridge whirlpool tub. When I took these photos, a cast member told me that a couple of people were in the hot tub when he came into work at 5:00 a.m.

the hot tub or whirlpool spa at the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool — Hot Tub | Boulder Ridge Cove Pool

Overall, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has two enjoyable pools. While we don’t rank this pool on our list of the best pools at Disney World, we don’t have any significant issues with it either. Our only real issue is that we wish the resort had another pool. Because if it’s hot outside, and it often is, many guests ditch the parks for a dip in the pool.

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💦 We hope this guide helps you plan a refreshing and relaxing visit to the pools at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

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