Dog Friendly Tent Campsites in Southern USA

Moonlight Lake RV Park

• Relaxed, rural park a 15-minute drive from downtown New Bern
• Within 15 minutes of the Trent and Neuse rivers
• Indoor pool, hot tub, games room, fitness centre and fishing pond

Talladega Pit Stop RV Park and Campground

• Family and dog-friendly site one mile from the Talladega Superspeedway
• A 20-minute drive from Anniston and 40 minutes from Cheaha State Park
• Barbecue and firepit areas, ATV trails, shop and snack shack on site

Blanchard Farm

• 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, firepits and swimming pool on site

Barefoot Gee’s

• 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

Oak Leaf Hills

• 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

Troublesome Gap Camping and Overlanding

• 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

Desert Gardens Oasis

• 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

Island Retreat Florida

• 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

• 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

Pecan Grove RV Park

• RV park in a pecan orchard on the banks of Lake Chicot
• Private 300-foot pier and boat launch for fishing
• Jim Henson Museum and Lake Chicot State Park within a half-hour drive

Hadley Lake

• 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

Getaway Campground

• 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

• Naturist-friendly adult site 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

American Legion Fairgrounds

• 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

Big Pine Key RV Park

Bucks Ranch

• Family campsite and retreat 10 minutes’ drive from Waynesboro, TN
• Half an hour’s drive to David Crockett State Park and Lawrenceburg
• Petting zoo, gaga pit and volleyball court; food truck in summer

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