Campgrounds near a lake or mountain in Southern USA
1 bookable campground in Southern USA
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
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
Pecan Grove RV Park
Lake Village, Arkansas, USA- RV park in a pecan orchard on the banks of Lake Chicot
- Private 300-foot pier and boat launch for fishing
- Jim Henson Museum and Lake Chicot State Park within a half-hour drive
Thunder Mountain Camp
Caddo Gap, Arkansas, USA- Secluded adults-only site in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas
- Hot Springs 50 minutes’ drive; Little Rock an hour and 45 minutes
- Private trails; swimming in the river; outdoor bathhouse
Anchor Inn Marina and Resort
West Tawakoni, Texas, USA
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
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Firefly Season Glamping
Sevierville, Tennessee, USA- Stylish single safari tent in Tennessee, 20 mins from Sevierville
- A 25-minute drive to Dollywood; several wineries close by
- Well-equipped tent with kitchen, barbecue and ensuite bathroom
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
Bells Marina and Resort
Eutawville, South Carolina, USA- Small fishing and boating resort on Lake Marion in South Carolina
- Beach 10 minutes’ drive; Santee National Wildlife Refuge 35 minutes
- Restaurant; grocery and tackle shop; boat moorings for hire
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
Stoney Creek Campground
Largent, West Virginia, USA- Spacious pitches on the banks of the Cacapon river
- A 10-minute drive to Green Ridge State Forest; 25 to Berkeley Springs
- Canoeing and tubing available, plus river access for fishing
WagonMaster Ranch Resort
Murphy, North Carolina, USA- Nostalgic park in the Smoky Mountains, half an hour from Murphy, NC
- A 10-minute drive from Apalachia Lake and Fields of the Wood
- Adventure park on site with wagon rides and gold panning
Road Runner Travel Resort
Fort Pierce, Florida, USA- Spacious and well-maintained resort on Florida's Treasure Coast
- Within 10 minutes' drive of beaches, diving, walks and wildlife
- Heated pool, fishing lake and three-hole golf course; diner and shop
Lake Eufaula Campground
Eufaula, Alabama, USA- 46-acre campground in Southeast Alabama
- Pool and several lakes, including ones for fishing
- Launderette open every day
Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat
Dawson, Texas, USAThe Country Place
Luray, Virginia, USA- Riverside campsite near the Shenandoah River
- Bordered by the George Washington National Forest
- Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, swimming and horse-riding
Kings River Falls Campground
Witter, Arkansas, USA- Remote site by the Kings River Falls with caves and swimming holes
- A short walk to the Kings River Falls trailhead; drive to other trails
- Public and private wild swimming holes; firepits and picnic tables
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