Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Southern USA
2 bookable campsites in Southern USA
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
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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
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
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
Thunder Mountain Camp
Caddo Gap, Arkansas, USA- 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
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
Black Pearl Farms
Branchville, South Carolina, USA- Picturesque Organic Blueberry Farm on the Edisto River
- Dome and Arch Cabin Glamping Sites
- RV Sites with power, water and dump station on site
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
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
WagonMaster Ranch Resort
Murphy, North Carolina, USA- 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
Birds Creek Campground
Sevierville, Tennessee, USASkyacres
Chiefland, Florida, USAMystic Pass
Burnsville, North Carolina, USASmoky Mountain Premier RV Resort
Cosby, Tennessee, USA- New, gated RV resort with electric hook-ups
- Located adjacent to the Smoky Mountain National Park
- Near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, only 15 miles from the I-40
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
BATL Ranch RV Resort
Mount Calm, Texas, USAEco-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
Holiday RV Park
Leesburg, Florida, USA- Well-maintained 55+ RV resort in Lake County, Florida
- A 10-minute drive from Leesburg; Walt Disney World Resort 50 minutes
- Two pools plus a pickleball court, yacht club and miniature golf
Short Mountain Distillery Campground
Woodbury, Tennessee, USA