10 nearly wild Camping sites & Campgrounds in Southern USA
10 bookable campsites in Southern USA
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
New Spruill Conservation Farm
Roper, North Carolina, USA- Spacious simple pitches at a farm on the banks of Albemarle Sound
- Direct access to the water for swimming, fishing and kayaking
- Part of a conservation project with wildlife to see on site
American Legion Fairgrounds
Edenton, North Carolina, USA- Peaceful 12-acre showground near the Albemarle Sound
- A mile from downtown Edenton; 90 minutes' drive from the Outer Banks
- Special events held at the park throughout the year
Oak Leaf Hills
Waterloo, Alabama, USA- Family-friendly site with 116 acres of forest, meadows and creeks
- A 20-minute drive from Waterloo and half an hour from Florence
- Dogs welcome; restaurant and pound shop five minutes’ drive
Troublesome Gap Camping and Overlanding
Hot Springs, North Carolina, USA- Remote mountaintop site with three dog-friendly acres of space
- A 40-minute drive from hikes on Max Patch and the town of Marshall
- Picnic bench and firepit on site; a small shop 20 minutes’ drive away
Getaway Campground
Bradford, Tennessee, USA- Adults-only simple pitches over 40 acres of private land in Tennessee
- A 45-minute drive to Discovery Park of America
- Two-acre pond and open-air pool on site; dogs welcome
The Farm Campground
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA- A 160-acre site in the Ozark hills, 20 minutes from Eureka Springs
- Close to White River and Beaver Lake for fishing and watersports
- Fishing pond, hiking trail and 18-hole disc golf course on site
Barefoot Gee’s
Daingerfield, Texas, USA- Secure and semi-wild camping in woodland near Daingerfield, Texas
- A 10-minute drive to Daingerfield State Park; Jefferson 40 minutes
- Peaceful forest pitches with firepits; volleyball court for guest use
Desert Gardens Oasis
Van Horn, Texas, USA- Remote camping area deep in the West Texas desert
- A 30-minute drive from Van Horn; McDonald Observatory 90 minutes
- Spectacular views over the Van Horn and Wylie mountains
Thunder Mountain Camp
Caddo Gap, Arkansas, USA- Naturist-friendly adult site in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas
- Hot Springs 50 minutes’ drive; Little Rock one and three quarter hours
- Private trails; swimming in the river; outdoor bathhouse
Island Retreat Florida
Riverview, Florida, USA- Private island for up to 20 guests in Tampa Bay
- About 20 minutes' drive south of central Tampa
- Primitive wild camping, with boat or canoe/kayak rental available
Deep Creek Ranch
Sayre, Oklahoma, USA- Rural touring site off Route 66, 15 minutes’ drive from Elk City, OK
- Washita Battlefield National Historic Site half an hour’s drive
- Dog park, kids’ games and barbecues; horse riding available on site
Kinderhook Hollow
Swannanoa, North Carolina, USA- Quiet remote naturist site with a mountain, stream and ponds
- A 15-minute drive from Shope Creek; 55 minutes to the Lake Lure area
- Fishing on site, hiking at the bottom of the hill and firepits allowed
Twin Tree Ranch
Lockhart, Texas, USAOn The Buffalo
Hohenwald, Tennessee, USA- Wild camping by the Buffalo River in rural Lewis County, Tennessee
- A 20-minute drive to the Natchez Trace Parkway and Hohenwald
- Dark-skies site with river frontage; shops 20 minutes’ drive
Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway
Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, USA- Primitive dog-friendly wildlife haven just outside of Fairfield Bay
- A 25-minute drive to Greers Ferry Lake and Sugar Loaf Mountain trail
- Restaurants, mountain biking trails and golf within 10 minutes' drive
Cozy Cabin off the Arkansas River
Scranton, Arkansas, USA- Well-equipped cabin in a remote Scranton spot by the Arkansas River
- Fishing in Lake Dardanelle 10 minutes away; quad trails half an hour
- Hot tub, barbecue, kitchen gadgets, queen bed and bathroom with shower
Canyon Cove
Canyon Lake, Texas, USA- Friendly family-run park three miles from the shores of Canyon Lake
- Surrounded by vineyards and close to river tubing and canoeing
- Two well-stocked fishing ponds plus 20-acre hiking wilderness
Greeter Falls Campground
Altamont, Tennessee, USA- Dog-friendly timberland site next to Savage Gulf State Natural Area
- Half a mile from a trailhead with walks to four different waterfalls
- Camp kitchen and camp store on site; barbecues and campfires allowed
Cotulla Camp Resort
Cotulla, Texas, USA- Relaxed park with river access, a fishing pond and nature trails
- A five-minute drive from central Cotulla’s Brush Country Museum
- Pool, play area, board games, dog run and clubhouse with TV
Rest and Ride Ranch
Sneedville, Tennessee, USA- Peaceful dog-friendly wild camping site near the Clinch river
- A 20-minute drive to Elrod Falls; Pennington Gap Greenway 50 minutes
- Trails on site; restaurants and a supermarket five minutes’ drive away
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