10 nearly wild Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in Southern USA
10 bookable campsites with tent sites in Southern USA
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Troublesome Gap Camping and Overlanding
Hot Springs, North Carolina, USA- Remote mountaintop site with three dog-friendly acres of space
- A 40-minute drive from hikes on Max Patch and the town of Marshall
- Picnic bench and firepit on site; a small shop 20 minutes’ drive away
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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
American Legion Fairgrounds
Edenton, North Carolina, USA- Peaceful 12-acre showground near the Albemarle Sound
- A mile from downtown Edenton; 90 minutes' drive from the Outer Banks
- Special events held at the park throughout the year
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
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
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
Thunder Mountain Camp
Caddo Gap, Arkansas, USA- Naturist-friendly adult site in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas
- Hot Springs 50 minutes’ drive; Little Rock one and three quarter hours
- Private trails; swimming in the river; outdoor bathhouse
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
Desert Gardens Oasis
Van Horn, Texas, USA- Remote camping area deep in the West Texas desert
- A 30-minute drive from Van Horn; McDonald Observatory 90 minutes
- Spectacular views over the Van Horn and Wylie mountains
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
EcoRich
Stephenville, Texas, USA- 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
Suwannee River Hideaway Campground
Old Town, Florida, USA- 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
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
Rest and Ride Ranch
Sneedville, Tennessee, USA- 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
Soggy Bottom Camping
Wanette, Oklahoma, USA- 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
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
Creekside Farm
Kiln, Mississippi, USA- Peaceful dog-friendly homestead with animals, fruit trees and veg
- Within half an hour’s drive of Bay St Louis and kayaking activities
- Fish and gather eggs on site; covered outdoor kitchen; bread available
Handmaids Gate Camp
Floyd, Virginia, USA- 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
Mystic Pass
Burnsville, North Carolina, USA
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