it might be early in the year but watchout for fire ants. Bring some of the fire ant killer with you and sprinkle it around your tent.
Definitly not too early in the year, was grabbing a rock near the edge of the water at Pee Dee on Sunday and must have stepped on a colony, few minutes later my left leg was burning and I looked down and my shoe and lower pant leg were covered in ants, quick sprint up the hill and I managed to get my shoes and pants off before getting really bit, they only got me about 4-5 times on my left leg.
Any spots better than others to pitch the tent as far as the ants go?