Know before you go, across the South.
Practical facts for Southern outdoor spots: fees, parking, water, and what OpenStreetMap knows before you drive out.
15,608 spots across 11 states: waterfalls, primitive camping, river access, trailheads, overlooks, historic sites, and hand-checked gator viewing.
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Waterfalls
Falls you can reach on foot, with what we know about access and parking.
1,501 listed
Primitive & Backcountry Camping
Free and low-frills camping: backcountry sites, informal pull-offs, no-fee spots.
573 listed
River Access & Boat Ramps
Put-ins, ramps, and slipways for paddling, floating, and trailering a boat.
9,467 listed
Trailheads & Trail Parking
Where to actually park and start hiking.
1,009 listed
Scenic Overlooks
Viewpoints reachable by car or a short walk.
972 listed
Historic Sites
Forts, battlefields, ruins, and monuments you can visit.
2,065 listed
Alligator Viewing
A curated, hand-checked list of places to see wild alligators safely.
21 listed ยท curated
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11 Southern states, from the Ozarks to the Blue Ridge to the Gulf.
Featured guides
Big Bend region: primitive camping without a reservation
How to camp in the Big Bend region without booking ahead: BBNP roadside primitive sites, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Terlingua, water, and seasons.
Florida springs and river access: the practical guide
How Florida's springs state parks handle capacity closures, manatee season rules, launch fees, and summer crowds at Ichetucknee, Rainbow, Wakulla, and beyond.
Free primitive camping in Texas: where it's actually legal
A realistic guide to free camping in Texas: East Texas national forests, LBJ Grassland, river navigation strips, and why state parks rarely count as free.