Wildlife haven: Campsites in Southern USA

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

Rayford Crossing RV Resort

• Spectacular luxury resort six miles from The Woodlands
• Huge range of facilities including tropical pools, hot tub and fishing
• Rally rooms, gym, library, play areas, firepit, wine and beer sales...

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

Sunshine Village RV Resort

• In the lush Sumter countryside
• Surrounded by mature oak trees
• Near the largest flea market in Florida

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

Creekside Camping

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

Eleanor Oaks RV Park

• 3 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 2 blocks from the Withlacoochee river
• Fishing, kayaking, boating and birdwatching all available
• Peaceful park with pool, free wifi and campfires allowed

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

Short Mountain Distillery Campground

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

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

BATL Ranch RV Resort

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

Hidden Lake Safari Ranch and RV Park

• Spacious rural RV park five miles from Jacksboro, Texas
• A 10-minute drive from Fort Richardson Historic State Park
• Wildlife tours available, and free fishing on the 20-acre lake

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

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

Happy Regenerative Farm

• Exclusive rent-a-tent wild camping on a ranch near Elgin in Texas
• A 25-minute drive to Sherwood Forest Faire; half an hour to Austin
• Farm animals, a pond and stream-side walks on an eco-friendly campsite

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