Tent campgrounds in Southern USA

Pebble Mountain Family Campground

• Quiet site in the foothills of Cherokee National Forest
• Hiking trails, horseback riding, whitewater rafting within 40 minutes
• An hour and a half from zoos, mansions, distilleries and Dollywood

Big Buck Resort

• 500-acre woodlands with two small lakes, 1.5 hours from Memphis
• Asphalt roads into park for easy access: no need to drive off road
• Archery and gun ranges, pool, fishing, canoeing, hiking and restaurant

Big Oak Dog and Horse Camping

• Simple pitches on a 39-acre Florida horse farm near Williston
• Events and shows at World Equestrian Center 40 minutes' drive away
• Next to Goethe State Forest for horse riding; dogs welcome

Big Pine Key RV Park

• Peaceful oceanfront site shaded by palm trees in Florida’s Lower Keys
• Key West 45 minutes’ drive; Islamorada an hour
• Access to the beach and outdoor pool; watersports equipment for sale

Deep Creek Ranch

• 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

Pioneer River Resort

• Family-friendly site on the banks of the Medina river in Bandera
• 45 minutes' drive from San Antonio
• Fishing, centrally located outdoor pool, hot tub and playground

House of Prayer Church and Campground

• Quiet rural retreat five miles from Tenaha and close to Highway 59
• Surrounded by native woodland and pastures
• Free wifi, vending machine and roomy laundry with washers and dryers

Eco-Ranch Sustainable Living Center

• Large, scenic campsite with an off-grid, eco-friendly approach
• In south Texas, 45 miles from Big Bend National Park
• Secluded pitches on a working poultry, goat and aquaponics ranch

Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

Rest and Ride Ranch

• 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

Crockett Family Resort

• Friendly lakeside park set among East Texas pines near Crockett town
• Within easy reach of Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area's swimming beach
• Fishing for bass, catfish, crappie and bream in the park's own lake

Chincoteague Island

• Coastal site surrounded by beaches, among Chincoteague wild ponies
• At the gateway to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
• Themed weekends, kids' activities, giant trampoline and kayak launch

Thunder Mountain Camp

• 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

Oak Leaf Hills

• 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

Parksland Retreat

• Relaxed clothing-optional site 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

Safe Haven RV Park

• Friendly and well-equipped park on the outskirts of Macon
• Breweries, museums, markets and historic attractions within 15 minutes
• Peaceful vibe with fishing pond, an hour and a half from Atlanta

Shadrack Campground

• Spacious, shady park surrounded by wooded hills
• Clubhouse, shop and 24-hour laundry
• One mile from Bristol Motor Speedway

Soggy Bottom Camping

• Dog-friendly country setting on the bank of the South Canadian river
• A 35-minute drive to Lake Thunderbird State Park; the city further out
• ATV trails, river access for swimming or kayaking and an outdoor pub

Suwannee River Hideaway Campground

• Stay less than a mile from the Suwannee River
• Just 20 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico
• Buy homegrown beef from the 1920s general store on the grounds