Campgrounds near a lake or mountain
10 bookable campgrounds in Southern USA
Bells Marina and Resort
Eutawville, South Carolina, USA- Small fishing and boating resort on Lake Marion in South Carolina
- Beach 10 minutes’ drive; Santee National Wildlife Refuge 35 minutes
- Restaurant; grocery and fishing tackle store; boat slips for rental
Pecan Grove RV Park
Lake Village, Arkansas, USA- RV park in a pecan orchard on the banks of Lake Chicot
- Private 300-foot pier and boat launch for fishing
- Jim Henson Museum and Lake Chicot State Park within a half-hour drive
Barefoot Gee’s
Daingerfield, Texas, USA- Secure, semi-primitive camping in woodland near Daingerfield, Texas
- A 10-minute drive to Daingerfield State Park; Jefferson 40 minutes
- Peaceful forest sites with firepits; volleyball court for guest use
New Spruill Conservation Farm
Roper, North Carolina, USA- Spacious simple sites 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 the grounds
Getaway Campground
Bradford, Tennessee, USA- Adults-only simple sites over 40 acres of private land in Tennessee
- A 45-minute drive to Discovery Park of America
- Two-acre pond and open-air pool at the campground; dogs welcome
Thunder Mountain Camp
Caddo Gap, Arkansas, USA- Secluded adults-only campground 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
Hadley Lake
Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA- Simple and peaceful sites on the banks of Hadley Lake
- A 10-minute drive to central Stillwater; an hour to Oklahoma City
- Lakeside walks and fishing available on the park; dogs welcome
The Farm Campground
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA- 160-acre campground 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
Back to the Holler Riverside Campground and Cabins
Sneedville, Tennessee, USA- Well maintained, tranquil riverside paradise on Clinch River
- Excellent fishing, kayaking (rentals available), tubing and hiking
- Peaceful, relaxing, quiet, veteran owned, motorcycle friendly
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
The Country Place
Luray, Virginia, USA- Riverside campground near the Shenandoah River
- Bordered by the George Washington National Forest
- Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, swimming and horse-riding
Creekside Mountain Camping
Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA- Quiet wooded setting in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Trout fishing available in the site stream
- Pool, clubhouse and motorhome service point
Canyon Cove
Canyon Lake, Texas, USA- 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
Handmaids Gate Camp
Floyd, Virginia, USA- Choose your own site at a peaceful back-to-nature campground
- A five-minute drive from Floyd and 20 minutes from Buffalo Mountain
- Fire ring and spring-fed water available; lots of berries to pick
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
Mystic Pass
Burnsville, North Carolina, USA- Ultimate privacy
- Long-range mountain views
- Hiking, tubing, kayaking nearby
Barefoot Bay RV Resort and Marina
Pittsburg, Texas, USA- Spacious sites 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
Lake Conroe Bay Hideaway
Willis, Texas, USA- Single well-equipped caravan right beside spectacular Lake Conroe
- A 10-minute drive to Willis, 20 to Conroe and 55 to Houston
- High speed wifi, smart TV, fully-equipped kitchen, heating and aircon
Big Buck Resort
Hornsby, Tennessee, USA- 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
Breeze Lake RV Campground
Brownsville, Texas, USA- Winter paradise in Brownsville, Texas
- Semi-tropical park located on a small lake, surrounded by palm trees
- Swimming pool and free wifi