Tent Campsites in Southern USA

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

Pebble Mountain Family Campground

• 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

Grove Ridge RV Resort

• Well-maintained RV park in a rural setting for ages 55 and over
• Downtown Dade City within four miles; a 45-minute drive from Tampa
• Pool, library, games room, clubhouse, aqua aerobics and bingo

Bankersmith Campground and RV Park

• Scenic Texas site with hilltop views, water features and tall grass
• A 20-minute drive outside of Fredericksburg; an hour to Horseshoe Bay
• Direct access to hiking trails; a short walk from a historic saloon

Barefoot Bay RV Resort and Marina

• Spacious RV pitches on the banks of Lake Bob Sandlin
• A 10-minute drive from central Pittsburg; wineries close by
• Clubhouse, fishing, dog park and watersports rentals on site

Big Buck Resort

• 500-acre woodlands with two small lakes, 1.5 hours from Memphis
• Asphalt roads into park for easy access: no need to drive off road
• Archery and gun ranges, pool, fishing, canoeing, hiking and restaurant

Skyacres

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

Cavvietta

• Wild camping on a horse and cattle ranch near Wilson, North Carolina
• A five-minute drive to Bridgersville; 10 minutes to It’s A Zoo Life
• No-frills grass pitches on 90 acres of pasture with grazing animals

Travelers Campground

• Relaxed campsite off I-75, five minutes’ drive from Alachua, Florida
• A 15-minute drive to Poe Springs Park; Ginnie Springs 25 minutes
• Rescue animals, heated outdoor pool and a snacks shop at reception

Brimstone Retreats

• Peaceful campsite with river views at Huntsville, East Tennessee
• Big South Fork National Park 20 minutes’ drive; Norris Lake two hours
• Direct access to ATV trails, and fishing or kayaking on the New River

Cordele RV Park

• Beautiful pond with a dock, ducks and stocked with fish
• Outdoor swimming pool open from mid-May to mid-September
• Pavilion with grills, picnic tables and a firepit for gatherings

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

Shady Pines RV Park and Campground

• Quiet area under the pine trees of East Texas
• Close to lakes and golf courses for recreation
• Great stop on Highway 79 as you go and come from the Texas beaches

Short Mountain Distillery Campground

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

Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

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

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

The Farm Campground

• Well-maintained, friendly, quiet nature campground 10 mins from McBee
• Five minutes' drive to Lake HB Robinson and 15 minutes to Hartsville
• Pavilion, events and play area; firepit/picnic table on each pitch