Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in Southern USA
6 bookable campgrounds in Southern USA
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Blanchard Farm
Diggs, Virginia, USA- Rural stays on a working family farm a mile from the Virginia coast
- Secluded beach a few minutes' drive away; 45 minutes to Yorktown
- Petting zoo, retro games, fire rings and swimming pool on site
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
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The Oaks RV Park
Inverness, Florida, USA- Secure gated Olde Florida RV park 15 minutes' drive from Inverness
- Golf, horseback riding and airboat tours within a 10-minute drive
- Fully serviced sites with access to outdoor pool and hot tub
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JAI Jungle of Permaculture
Ocala, Florida, USA- Wild camping on a Florida eco-farm 25 minutes’ drive from Ocala
- Juniper Springs half an hour’s drive; Carney Island beach 15 minutes
- Sites in an oak forest; exercise and meditation classes available
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Starfield Retreat
Richland, Texas, USA- Wild campground on a family-run Texas farm and homestead
- Corsicana 15 minutes’ drive; Richland-Chambers Reservoir half an hour
- Small country store on site with fire rings for hire; wildlife haven
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Big Oak Dog and Horse Camping
Bronson, Florida, USA- Simple sites 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- 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
Dark Ridge HideOut
Elk Park, North Carolina, USA- To preserve the natural peace and quiet, Dark Ridge HideOut is an adul
- Easy access and lots of space between RV sites and between tent sites,
- Go on an adventure to the nearby Compression Falls (45ft high) and Twi
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
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
Island Retreat Florida
Riverview, Florida, USA- Private island for up to 20 guests in Tampa Bay
- About 20 minutes' drive south of central Tampa
- Primitive wild camping, with boat or canoe/kayak rental available
Troublesome Gap Camping and Overlanding
Hot Springs, North Carolina, USA- Remote mountaintop campground with three dog-friendly acres of space
- A 40-minute drive from hikes on Max Patch and the town of Marshall
- Picnic bench and fire ring; a small store 20 minutes’ drive away
Oak Leaf Hills
Waterloo, Alabama, USA- Campground with 116 acres of forest, meadows and creeks
- A 20-minute drive from Waterloo and half an hour from Florence
- Dogs welcome; restaurant and dollar store five minutes’ drive
Thunder Mountain Camp
Caddo Gap, Arkansas, USA- Secluded adults-only campground 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
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
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
Skyacres
Chiefland, Florida, USA- Private secluded campground in a wilderness area
Happy Regenerative Farm
Elgin, Texas, USA- 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 and creekside walks on an eco-friendly camping ground
Cozy Cabin off the Arkansas River
Scranton, Arkansas, USA- 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
Kings River Falls Campground
Witter, Arkansas, USA- Campground 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; fire rings and picnic tables