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Payne Lane Farms & Campground

3 sites ¡ RVs8 acres ¡ Rayville, LA
Less than two (2) miles off Interstate 20, just behind "Salvation's Cross" in Rayville, LA... Our home was built by Mr. J. L. and Mrs. Gladys Keys in the 1970's. Mrs. Gladys used to work for my Grandmother at the local ladies dress shop. She and her husband often brought us fresh vegetables they raised on their "little piece of heaven." They had no children and all these years later, their idea of heaven became ours to take care of now. We are so blessed here at Payne Lane Farms. You can safely camp in your travel trailer minutes off of I-20 on our wooded, rural lot minutes from town, convenience stores, food, and even dump stations. The front orchard provides a refuge of shade and privacy while also allowing you to see everything around you. Rayville, Louisiana has great history and heritage and some fun artifacts to explore if you have an adventurous spirit. Good people and family owned businesses if services are needed while enroute-traveling. Welcome! Learn more about this land: Pull thru the front by turning to right of the mail box and not using the driveway! Maybe a little off road, but this is the country and it won’t hurt to just drive thru the yard sometimes. Fresh eggs for sale $3.50 dozen and maybe some fresh vegetables at $3.00 per pound, but ask us as we don't push them. Canning pantry does have inventory for easy meals. Two night max stay. More farm being developed and coming soon! 🍐🍉🍑🍻🐖🐇🐟🐣🐥🐣🐑🐂🫐🍅🥒🌽
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Savage Lane Farm Camping

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents50 acres ¡ Collinston, LA
Learn more about this land:This is a family farm which I now steward. One house was built by my grandparents in 1939 and the other by my father in 1981. There is a hay field and a horse pasture that is home to Biscuit and Shorty. Vehicle campers can locate a spot near either house if they need electricity or water. Tent campers can set up almost anywhere that appeals to them.
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RV/Tent 18 acre Campground

1 site ¡ RV, Tent18 acres ¡ Baskin, LA
Serentiy at its best. Peaceful land on old country road to get away from city life, but still only a few miles away if you need anything. You will have 18 acres to yourself if you would like to go exploring. It is so quiet here that all you can hear are your thoughts. Setup anywhere on the perimeter. Will have to bring your own tent.
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Bayou Darbonne RV lot

1 site ¡ RV1 acre ¡ Claiborne, LA
Nestled at the mouth of Bayou Darbonne our rv spot boast great views in a quiet setting. This lot is very private and the only RV spot on our .57 acre lot. Access to Joe Bobs boat ramp is about a 1/4 mile away, so you can bring your boat and tie up at the boat dock located on the property. Come enjoy great fishing and beautiful sunrises on this Louisiana bayou! Minutes away from town and Interstate 20 you may see tons of wild life from deer, foxes, owls, and maybe even an alligator…….
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RV park and tent camps

2 sites ¡ RVs30 acres ¡ West Monroe, LA
What I have here is 4 pads. For Rvs There is usually 2 full timers. Staying This is a rural setting Only rule is be a good neighbor. close to grocery store and interstate 20 next door to Excalibur indoor arcade with gocart track excellent out of the way overnight or long term stays
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Shugabear's Wooded Retreat

1 site ¡ RV, Tent2 acres ¡ Bawcomville, LA
Peaceful Country Scenery, Wooded access. Country living at its best. Pine Trees, Folage and Wilderness Access. 20 minutes away from the Historic Downtown Area of West Monroe. You'll love the fresh air and beautiful scenery. Great place to pitch you tents and camp out. The Woods are waiting for you.
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Around 3,700 years ago, a thriving Native American culture created an ancient trading post and cultural center. Poverty Point may not look like much now. Back in 1700 B.C., it was an engineering marvel.

The mound on the site measures 72 feet tall. It sits above the nearby creek. You can see for miles in any direction from the highest part of Poverty Point.

The most amazing thing about this settlement is its construction. It took the native culture 5 million hours to build it. All the people had to use were stone tools, woven baskets, and pack animals to move the dirt. Scientists trace some of the building materials to the Ouachita Mountains in northwest Arkansas and from the Ohio River Valley.

The result was astonishing. Six concentric circles formed rings around a central point. Rows of houses and streets through the rings helped keep structures in order. A large, pyramid-like structure overlooked the entire settlement at its highest point. This is America's version of Stonehenge. It's captivating, ancient and mysterious.

Archaeologists aren't sure why Poverty Point existed. It could have been a trading post or religious center. They do know that the place was suddenly abandoned in 1100 B.C. It wasn't until digs in the 1960's that the significance of the site came to light. There's no other place like this in North America.

See ancient artifacts from the site in the Visitor's Center and Museum. Just think about what was happening back then. Ancient Egypt and Greece flourished as the pinnacle of civilization. Europeans were mostly bands of vandals. It wasn't until the early 1500's that European explorers reached Louisiana.

Trails and tram rides take you to key points of the site. Guided tours happen from March through October.

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