Wildlife haven: Campsites in Southern USA

Cozy Cabin off the Arkansas River

• 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

Creekside Camping

Scenic Waterway

• Spacious dog-friendly site on a park-like waterfront setting
• In a suburban area half an hour’s drive from Gulf Coast beaches
• Kayak launch, fishing areas and outdoor seating on site

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

Handmaids Gate Camp

• Pick your own pitch at a peaceful back-to-nature site
• A five-minute drive from Floyd and 20 minutes from Buffalo Mountain
• Firepit and spring-fed water available, plus lots of berries to pick

WagonMaster Ranch Resort

• Nostalgic park in the Smoky Mountains, half an hour from Murphy, NC
• A 10-minute drive from Apalachia Lake and Fields of the Wood
• Adventure park on site with wagon rides and gold panning

The Country Place

• Riverside campsite near the Shenandoah River
• Bordered by the George Washington National Forest
• Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, swimming and horse-riding

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

Birds Creek Campground

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

Hidden Lake Safari Ranch and RV Park

• Spacious rural RV park five miles from Jacksboro, Texas
• A 10-minute drive from Fort Richardson Historic State Park
• Wildlife tours available, and free fishing on the 20-acre lake

On The Buffalo

• Wild camping by the Buffalo River in rural Lewis County, Tennessee
• A 20-minute drive to the Natchez Trace Parkway and Hohenwald
• Dark-skies site with river frontage; shops 20 minutes’ drive

Happy Regenerative Farm

• 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, a pond and stream-side walks on an eco-friendly campsite

River Vista RV Park

• Leafy and scenic 55+ resort on the banks of the Little Manatee River
• A 35-minute drive from Tampa, St Petersburg; 40 minutes from Sarasota
• Heated pool, boat ramp, fishing pier, shuffleboard and entertainment

Short Mountain Distillery Campground

Soggy Bottom Camping

• 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

Thunder Mountain Camp

• Secluded adults-only site 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

Suwannee River Hideaway Campground

• 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

Good Earth Organic Farm

• Organic farm site 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 firepits

Georgia Baptist Conference Center

• Lakeside site 10 minutes' drive from Toccoa town centre
• In the foothills of the Appalachian mountains for walks and activities
• Canoeing, swimming, tennis and volleyball