Campgrounds for backpackers in Southern USA
9 bookable campsites in Southern USA
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Anvil Campground
Williamsburg, Virginia, USA- Family-owned Virginia campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Williamsburg
- Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg within 20 minutes’ drive
- Heated pool, games room, zipwire and small shop selling local produce
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Starfield Retreat
Richland, Texas, USA- Wild camping site on a family-run Texas working farm and homestead
- Corsicana 15 minutes’ drive; Richland-Chambers Reservoir half an hour
- Small country shop on site with firepits for hire; wildlife haven
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
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
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
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Big Oak Dog and Horse Camping
Bronson, Florida, USA- 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
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
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
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
Anchor Inn Marina and Resort
West Tawakoni, Texas, USAGeorgia Baptist Conference Center
Toccoa, Georgia, USA- Lakeside site 10 minutes' drive from Toccoa town centre
- In the foothills of the Appalachian mountains for walks and activities
- Canoeing, swimming, tennis and volleyball
Pebble Mountain Family Campground
Chuckey, Tennessee, USA- 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
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
White Acres Campground
Bardstown, Kentucky, USA- Spacious and leafy site set among the distilleries of Bourbon Country
- Less than 50 minutes' drive from Louisville
- Fishing, golf, tennis and outdoor pool nearby
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
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
Skyacres
Chiefland, Florida, 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
Eco-Ranch Sustainable Living Center
Alpine, Texas, USA- 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
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