I found a self hosted Vanilla SMP that is all about normal survival on Java 1.21.10.
It has a world map you can use and besides that it stays completely vanilla.
They are trying to keep it as a small community and they also want operators to help it grow. It runs on an old desktop that has been up for a long time so it is meant to stay online.
Gavins Vanilla SMP Small Community
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLong Term Java Bedrock Survival
This is a long term Minecraft server that supports both Java and Bedrock players.
It looks like you join through their Discord to get the server IP and connect with the community.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAlways On Lifesteal Semi Anarchy
casual grinding nightshardcore style combatMinimal rule setmostly vanilla gameplayno launcher needed
I found a Java 1.21.11 server that is mostly vanilla with a semi anarchy vibe and a lifesteal setup. It feels simple and it is made for people who like PvP and taking risks.
The server is usually up all day and if it says sleeping it starts back up in like 30 to 60 seconds when you try to join.
It also lets cracked players join and it uses SkinRestorer so your skin still shows.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLighthouse SMP Vanilla Bedrock Survival
bedrock edition crewchill resource gatheringcozy community hubnew player friendlysurvival world building
Lighthouse SMP is a small survival server on Bedrock. It keeps things vanilla and simple so it feels like classic Minecraft.
The community is friendly and the whole point is to play together and chill. If you want a smaller place where people actually talk this one fits.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP