The American Southeast is generally defined as Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. It is a major travel destination because it offers year-round recreation and plenty to see and do. 

With such a vast and diverse area, one of the best ways to explore the Southeast is RV camping. You can establish a base camp and stay in the same spot for a few days, day-tripping to nearby attractions, or you can road-trip and visit a new destination every day! Whatever your style, we’ve put together a list of eight of the best places to camp in the Southeast.

Best RV Campgrounds in the Southeast

These are some of the top destinations in the Southeast for RV travelers; browse the list to find your ideal camping spot!

1. Biloxi Bay RV Resort and Marina - Biloxi, MS

A new RV resort, Biloxi Bay is quickly establishing itself as one of the best campgrounds in the Southeast. It’s an outdoor paradise, with a prime bayfront location, marina, floating dock, and fishing pier. Kayak and paddleboard rentals are even offered on-site. 

The large campground features nearly 200 sites with big rig-friendly concrete pads, full hookups, and several back-in waterfront sites. There’s also Wi-Fi, a pool, volleyball courts, a dog park, and brand new spa-like bathrooms. 

2. Island Retreat RV Park - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Island Retreat is one of the best RV campgrounds in the Southeast, conveniently located to everything Gulf Shores is renowned for. Those famous “sugar sand” Alabama beaches are just three miles away, and the park has plenty of lush foliage and a long list of amenities. 

Sites at Island Retreat have oversized concrete pads, full hookups, Wi-Fi, walking, and biking paths, a seasonal pool, and exclusive access to a boat launch across the street. There’s also designated boat parking for campers who bring their water toys!

3. Nature’s Resort RV Park - Homosassa, Florida

On Florida’s central Gulf Coast north of Tampa, Nature’s Resort is one of the most unique and best places to camp in the Southeast. Where else can you explore Florida’s world-famous freshwater springs and swim with manatees, just minutes from your campsite? 

Situated on the banks of the Halls River, this Southeast RV campground offers picturesque wooded scenery and direct access to the Gulf of Mexico via boat. Sites have full hookups and large concrete pads, and the campground has a restaurant, heated pool, arcade, country store, and marina on-site. Bring your own boats or rent one! Nature’s Resort has kayaks, canoes, and pontoon boats available. 

4. River Vista RV Park - Dillard, Georgia

Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains near the North and South Carolina borders, River Vista RV Park is a spectacular mountain getaway. With easy access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, you may want to make this your forever home!

As if its location wasn’t enough, this is one of the best places to camp in the Southeast because of its amenities. Sites have full hookups, indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and hot tub, a gym, and community activities like movie nights and wine socials.  

5. Sun Outdoors Carolina Pines RV Resort - Conway, South Carolina

If you’re the type of camper who likes to be near but not necessarily in the heart of the action, you’ll find this is one of the best campgrounds in the Southeast. Enjoy being just a few miles from the hustle and bustle of Myrtle Beach but removed enough to have quiet and privacy at camp. 

An exceptionally family-friendly resort, you’ll be kept plenty busy on-site. There’s mini-golf, a water park, arcade, miniature bowling alley, multiple pools, and even a lazy river. 

6. Riverbend RV Resort - Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

If you’re looking for a tranquil mountain escape, Riverbend in Western North Carolina is a fantastic choice. A stream runs through the entire property, and you can enjoy nature trails and views of the postcard-worthy Blue Ridge Mountains without even leaving camp. 

The small park offers Wi-Fi, full hookups and your choice of wooded or creekside sites. One of the things that makes this among the best RV campgrounds in the Southeast is Riverbend’s community activities. Daily, enjoy morning coffee at the gazebo and evening campfire socials. 

7. Anchor Down RV Resort - Dandrige, Tennessee

With an ideal location on Douglas Lake and close to the Great Smoky Mountains, Anchor Down has a little something for everyone. There’s an endless array of attractions to explore nearby, but there’s also no shortage of activities for when you’re ready for downtime at camp.

Fish the lake, take a swim (don’t forget the water slide!), head out on a pontoon boat, or hone your basketball skills. If you need to get any work done, the RV resort has Wi-Fi and plenty of quiet areas to settle into. 

8. Cave Country RV Campground - Cave City, Kentucky

At over 400 miles, Mammoth Cave is the longest cave system in the entire world — and this Southeast RV campground is right near it! That’s just the beginning, though; the park is near over 50 other popular sites, including the iconic Bourbon Trail and family-friendly attractions.

In the park, ALL sites are pull-through and suitable for big rigs, plus they have full hookups. There’s also Wi-Fi, a huge dog park, laundry facilities, a pool, a gym, and much more. 

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Wherever you plan to go, a Cruise America RV rental makes exploring the Southeast even better. You’ll have the flexibility to see as much (or little!) as you want on your schedule, plus all the comforts of home. And with over 130 convenient rental locations in the U.S., many in the Southeast, it’s never been easier to hit the road!