9 nearly wild Tent Camping in Southern USA
9 bookable campgrounds with tent sites in Southern USA
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Desert Gardens Oasis
Van Horn, Texas, USA- Remote campground deep in the West Texas desert
- A 30-minute drive from Van Horn; McDonald Observatory 90 minutes
- Spectacular views over the Van Horn and Wylie mountains
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
Deep Creek Ranch
Sayre, Oklahoma, USA- Rural RV park just off Route 66, 15 minutes’ drive from Elk City, OK
- Washita Battlefield National Historic Site half an hour’s drive
- Dog park, kids’ games and barbecues; horseback riding 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
Anchor Inn Marina and Resort
West Tawakoni, Texas, USA- The Elevated Outdoor Experience Where Outdoor Beauty Meets Comfort
American Legion Fairgrounds
Edenton, North Carolina, USA- Peaceful 12-acre showground near the Albemarle Sound
- A mile from downtown Edenton; 90 minutes' drive from the Outer Banks
- Special events held at the park throughout the year
EcoRich
Stephenville, Texas, USA- Large, private sites at a 100-acre rural Texas property
- Dinosaur Valley State Park and Dinosaur World within a 15-minute drive
- By Richardson Creek, with access for swimming and fishing
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
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
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
Soggy Bottom Camping
Wanette, Oklahoma, USA- 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
Dawson, Texas, USA- If you love the outdoors, you will love Liberty Hill Hideaway
- Kayak Rentals for Guests
- Fishing on Navarro Mills Lake
Creekside Farm
Kiln, Mississippi, USA- 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; covered outdoor kitchen; bread available
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