Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in Southern USA

BATL Ranch RV Resort

Birds Creek Campground

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

River Vista RV Park

• Leafy and scenic 55+ resort on the banks of the Little Manatee River
• A 35-minute drive from Tampa, St Petersburg; 40 minutes from Sarasota
• Heated pool, boat ramp, fishing pier, shuffleboard and entertainment

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

Scenic Waterway

• Spacious dog-friendly site on a park-like waterfront setting
• In a suburban area half an hour’s drive from Gulf Coast beaches
• Kayak launch, fishing areas and outdoor seating on site

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

Handmaids Gate Camp

• Pick your own pitch at a peaceful back-to-nature site
• A five-minute drive from Floyd and 20 minutes from Buffalo Mountain
• Firepit and spring-fed water available, plus lots of berries to pick

The Country Place

• Riverside campsite near the Shenandoah River
• Bordered by the George Washington National Forest
• Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, swimming and horse-riding

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

WagonMaster Ranch Resort

• 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

Mountain Glen RV Park and Campground

• Well-maintained park 15 mins' drive from Fall Creek Falls State Park
• On Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, less than two hours from Nashville
• Fishing pond, games room, shop and private bathrooms

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

White Acres Campground

• 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

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

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

Kings River Falls Campground

• 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

Bucks Ranch

• Family campsite and retreat 10 minutes’ drive from Waynesboro, TN
• Half an hour’s drive to David Crockett State Park and Lawrenceburg
• Petting zoo, gaga pit and volleyball court; food truck in summer

Creekside Camping