Nearly wild camping in Southern USA

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

Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway

• 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

Cotulla Camp Resort

• 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

Cozy Cabin off the Arkansas River

• 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

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

Greeter Falls Campground

• 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

Short Mountain Distillery Campground

Good Earth Organic Farm

• Organic farm site 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 firepits

Goat Camp

• Dog-friendly pitches 10 miles from High Falls State Park
• Under 25 minutes' drive to Indian Springs State Park and Dauset Trails
• Firepit area in an oak grove; a mile from the Interstate 75

On The Buffalo

• 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

Indian Hills Nudist Park

• Private gated park 45 minutes' drive from New Orleans
• Pool, hot tub, regular events and clubhouse with games and log fire
• Stocked ponds for fishing and nature trails for walking

Canyon Cove

• 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

Kinderhook Hollow

• 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

EcoRich

• Large, private pitches 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

The Farm Campground

• 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

Hadley Lake

• Simple and peaceful pitches on the banks of Hadley Lake
• A 10-minute drive to central Stillwater; an hour to Oklahoma City
• Lakeside walks and fishing available on site; dogs welcome

Murchison Farm's Primitive Campground

• Primitive campsite surrounded by 263 acres of pure nature
• An hour's drive to Montgomery; several golf courses nearby
• Fishing, swimming, boating, hiking and stargazing on site

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

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