5 nearly wild Tent Campsites in Southern USA
5 bookable campsites with tent pitches in Southern USA
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Spruill Conservation Farm
Roper, North Carolina, USA- Spacious simple pitches 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 site
Desert Gardens Oasis
Van Horn, Texas, USA- Remote camping area 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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Firefly Farms
Waldo, Florida, USA- Quiet rural retreat five minutes’ drive from Waldo in central Florida
- Gainesville 20 minutes’ drive; Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 35 minutes
- Working farm with free-range animals, wildlife and a fairy shop
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Sky Valley Acres
Yale, Oklahoma, USA- Wild and secluded pitches at a 30-acre Oklahoma site
- A 50-minute drive to Tulsa; hour and a quarter to Oklahoma City
- Views over Twin Mounds valley; easy access from the highway
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Starfield Retreat
Richland, Texas, USA- Wild camping site on a family-run Texas working farm and homestead
- Corsicana 15 minutes’ drive; Richland-Chambers Reservoir half an hour
- Small country shop on site with firepits for hire; wildlife haven
The Farm Campground
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA- A 160-acre site 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
Deep Creek Ranch
Sayre, Oklahoma, USA- Rural touring site 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; horse riding available on site
Getaway Campground
Bradford, Tennessee, USA- Adults-only simple pitches over 40 acres of private land in Tennessee
- A 45-minute drive to Discovery Park of America
- Two-acre pond and open-air pool on site; dogs welcome
Thunder Mountain Camp
Caddo Gap, Arkansas, USA- 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
Oak Leaf Hills
Waterloo, Alabama, USA- Family-friendly site with 116 acres of forest, meadows and creeks
- A 20-minute drive from Waterloo and half an hour from Florence
- Dogs welcome; restaurant and pound shop five minutes’ drive
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
Barefoot Gee’s
Daingerfield, Texas, USA- Secure and semi-wild camping in woodland near Daingerfield, Texas
- A 10-minute drive to Daingerfield State Park; Jefferson 40 minutes
- Peaceful forest pitches with firepits; volleyball court for guest use
Troublesome Gap Camping and Overlanding
Hot Springs, North Carolina, USA- Remote mountaintop site with three dog-friendly acres of space
- A 40-minute drive from hikes on Max Patch and the town of Marshall
- Picnic bench and firepit on site; a small shop 20 minutes’ drive away
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
Anchor Inn Marina and Resort
West Tawakoni, Texas, USASkyacres
Chiefland, Florida, USARest and Ride Ranch
Sneedville, Tennessee, USA- Peaceful dog-friendly wild camping site near the Clinch river
- A 20-minute drive to Elrod Falls; Pennington Gap Greenway 50 minutes
- Trails on site; restaurants and a supermarket five minutes’ drive away
Cotulla Camp Resort
Cotulla, Texas, USA- Relaxed park with river access, a fishing pond and nature trails
- A five-minute drive from central Cotulla’s Brush Country Museum
- Pool, play area, board games, dog run and clubhouse with TV
Hadley Lake
Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA- Simple and peaceful pitches on the banks of Hadley Lake
- A 10-minute drive to central Stillwater; an hour to Oklahoma City
- Lakeside walks and fishing available on site; dogs welcome
Handmaids Gate Camp
Floyd, Virginia, USA- 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
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