Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks in Southern USA

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

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

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

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

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement

• Replica pioneer settlement in Florida Panhandle, 10 minutes from town
• Half an hour from State Park hikes and 40 minutes from Lake Talquin
• Gulf Coast beaches and Tallahassee just over an hour's drive away

Beaver Lakes Campground

• Dog-friendly mountainous wildlife haven in West Virginia
• A 20-minute drive to Summersville Lake and the Tri Rivers Rail Trail
• Six ponds on site and hiking trails across 250 acres; food shop nearby

Creekside Farm

• 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

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

Infinity Acres Ranch

• Off-grid accommodation at a secluded campsite with animal encounters
• A 20-minute drive to Martinsville and the Mountain Laurel Trails
• Llama walks and goat feeding, ponds and riverside walks all on site

Pelican Palms RV Park

• Located in the northwest Florida Panhandle
• Surrounded by trees, it feels like the middle of nowhere
• One block south of Interstate 10 at Exit 26

Big Oak Dog and Horse Camping

• 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

Pioneer River Resort

• Family-friendly site on the banks of the Medina river in Bandera
• 45 minutes' drive from San Antonio
• Fishing, centrally located outdoor pool, hot tub and playground

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

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

Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

Rest and Ride Ranch

• 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

Chincoteague Island

• Coastal site surrounded by beaches, among Chincoteague wild ponies
• At the gateway to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
• Themed weekends, kids' activities, giant trampoline and kayak launch

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

Murchison Farm's Primitive Campground

• Primitive campsite surrounded by 263 acres of pure nature
• An hour's drive to Montgomery; several golf courses nearby
• Fishing, swimming, boating, hiking and stargazing on site

Mystic Pass