10 nearly wild Tent Camping in Southern USA
10 bookable campgrounds with tent sites in Southern USA
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
Troublesome Gap Camping and Overlanding
Hot Springs, North Carolina, USA- Remote mountaintop campground with three dog-friendly acres of space
- A 40-minute drive from hikes on Max Patch and the town of Marshall
- Picnic bench and fire ring; a small store 20 minutes’ drive away
Oak Leaf Hills
Waterloo, Alabama, USA- Campground with 116 acres of forest, meadows and creeks
- A 20-minute drive from Waterloo and half an hour from Florence
- Dogs welcome; restaurant and dollar store five minutes’ drive
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Spruill Conservation Farm
Roper, North Carolina, USA- Spacious simple sites 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 the grounds
Getaway Campground
Bradford, Tennessee, USA- Adults-only simple sites over 40 acres of private land in Tennessee
- A 45-minute drive to Discovery Park of America
- Two-acre pond and open-air pool at the campground; dogs welcome
The Farm Campground
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA- 160-acre campground 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, semi-primitive camping in woodland near Daingerfield, Texas
- A 10-minute drive to Daingerfield State Park; Jefferson 40 minutes
- Peaceful forest sites with firepits; volleyball court for guest use
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
Thunder Mountain Camp
Caddo Gap, Arkansas, USA- Secluded adults-only campground 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
Desert Gardens Oasis
Van Horn, Texas, USA- Remote campground 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
Deep Creek Ranch
Sayre, Oklahoma, USA- Rural RV park just 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; horseback riding available
Short Mountain Distillery Campground
Woodbury, Tennessee, USA- Beautiful 400 acres on a distillery farm -disc golf - hiking -biking
Creekside Farm
Kiln, Mississippi, USA- Peaceful dog-friendly homestead with animals, fruit trees and veg
- Within half an hour’s drive of Bay St Louis and kayaking activities
- Fish and gather eggs; covered outdoor kitchen; bread available
Eco-Ranch Sustainable Living Center
Alpine, Texas, USA- Large, scenic campground with an off-grid, eco-friendly approach
- In south Texas, 45 miles from Big Bend National Park
- Secluded sites on a working poultry, goat and aquaponics ranch
EcoRich
Stephenville, Texas, USA- Large, private sites at a 100-acre rural Texas property
- Dinosaur Valley State Park and Dinosaur World within a 15-minute drive
- By Richardson Creek, with access for swimming and fishing
Good Earth Organic Farm
Celeste, Texas, USA- Organic farm campground with a five-acre pond and a peaceful vibe
- A 20-minute drive from Bonham State Park; 50 minutes from Lavon Lake
- Fishing permitted on the lake; wood available to buy for fire rings
Greeter Falls Campground
Altamont, Tennessee, USA- Dog-friendly timberland park 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; barbecue or fire ring allowed
Hadley Lake
Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA- Simple and peaceful sites on the banks of Hadley Lake
- A 10-minute drive to central Stillwater; an hour to Oklahoma City
- Lakeside walks and fishing available on the park; dogs welcome
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
Parksland Retreat
Talladega, Alabama, USA- Relaxed clothing-optional campground in Talladega National Forest
- A 15-minute drive to Talladega; 40 minutes to Cheaha State Park
- Wooded park over 40 acres, with half a mile of creek for fishing
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