15 Nearly Wild Campgrounds
15 bookable campgrounds with tent sites in Southern USA
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Spruill Conservation Farm
Roper, North Carolina, USA- Beautiful shoreline camping on the banks of the Albemarle Sound
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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
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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
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Good Earth Organic Farm
Celeste, Texas, USA- Organic farm campground with a five-acre pond and a peaceful vibe
- A 20-minute drive from Bonham State Park; 50 minutes from Lavon Lake
- Fishing permitted on the lake; wood available to buy for fire rings
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Suwannee River Hideaway Campground
Old Town, Florida, USA- 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
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Twin Tree Ranch
Lockhart, Texas, USA- Beautiful 38 acre ranch with creek running through the middle.
- Modern amenities while immersed in nature
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Parksland Retreat
Talladega, Alabama, USA- Relaxed clothing-optional campground in Talladega National Forest
- A 15-minute drive to Talladega; 40 minutes to Cheaha State Park
- Wooded park over 40 acres, with half a mile of creek for fishing
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Rest and Ride Ranch
Sneedville, Tennessee, USA- Peaceful dog-friendly wild campground near the Clinch river
- A 20-minute drive to Elrod Falls; Pennington Gap Greenway 50 minutes
- Restaurants and a supermarket five minutes’ drive away
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Greeter Falls Campground
Altamont, Tennessee, USA- Dog-friendly timberland park next to Savage Gulf State Natural Area
- Half a mile from a trailhead with walks to four different waterfalls
- Camp kitchen and camp store on site; barbecue or fire ring allowed
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