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Creekside Farm Co.

6 sites ¡ Tents24 acres ¡ Kiln, MS
Once a main railway for lumber in Hancock County, this small 24-acre homestead, acquired in 2010, is home to a variety of farm animals, edible landscaping including multiple varieties of fruit trees and small vegetable gardens. Completely wooded at the time of purchase, the farm is still a work in progress. Daily farm life involves upgrading fences, clearing the 5-acre pasture, building animal pens, installing rain catchment systems, composting, harvesting, canning, baking and our favorite....... feeding the furry and feathered friends. Pitch your tent in our wooded acreage nestled along side a flowing creek bed. Relax on the sand and watch the squirrels play or close your eyes to meditate with the sounds of nature. A true primitive camping experience awaits you. You can fish in the pond for your own dinner and gather eggs for breakfast. Try snacking on farm breads and biscuits with homemade jellies. Depending on the season, picking wild blackberries or some of the farm produce available gives a glimpse into the daily life of living at Creekside Farm. Our goal is to provide an unplugged experience for you to unwind and get back to nature so you can release the stress of everyday and enjoy the nature and serenity of our little farm. Inquire about homesteading classes and our bi annual homesteading festival. Classes are on Saturday mornings in January/February. The festival is a small but super packed event in the fall and spring each year. You can follow us on FaceBook for more details.
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All You Need Institute

9 sites ¡ Lodging, Tents111 acres ¡ Lumberton, MS
All You Need is a 111 acre paradise that is home to some VERY unique and endangered habitat. Our northern boundary is a tract of DeSoto National Forest, where we have practically exclusive access to another 90 acres of longleaf pine savannah and more bottomland creeks. The sandhills are home to prickly pear cactus, deer moss (7 kinds of lichen), and our mascot, the endangered Gopher Tortoise. We're working to develop a nature education and retreat center where we share permaculture practices, homesteading/sustainable living skills, conservation practices, and approaches to connecting more deeply to the land. You will have access to and be a 5 minute walk from our many walking paths and our swimming pond, as well as a 15 minute walk to Desoto National Forest, which butts up to our property line. We would love to have you as our guest on the land, and are especially eager to meet travelers who deeply love nature and want to live in better relationship to it!
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Home Town Host

2 sites ¡ RVs5 acres ¡ Petal, MS
Learn more about this land: Quiet country setting 15 minutes off of interstate 59 (exit 69) Two RV pads with full hook ups 30/50 Secluded on 5 acres gated property great views wildlife. If you want peace, quite and privacy you'll find it here. Hattiesburg - 20 mins Petal -15 mins Laurel - 20 mins We are semi -retired and travel when we can. We are currently building out a Barndominium. We love the RV life and meeting folks with like interest. Same day booking must be completed before 5:00 pm. No one under 21 allowed.
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Farm Animals and River Trips

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents3 acres ¡ Wiggins, MS
We offer 1 mile, 4 mile, 8 mile kayak and canoe trips. Enjoy a legal, lawful, affordable place to live. The site inside the fence with the picnic table is very nice and consistently gets 5 star reviews. Large and XL RV's should book the shipping container outside the farm on a gravel pad as they are too heavy to camp on soil. The house is only open during the day when we are available.
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The Escape

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents20 acres ¡ Perkinston, MS
Learn more about this land:Hidden away in the country, enjoying the fresh Piney Woods air. spending the day, set-up next to a pond bank, watching the wildlife, the fish (bass, bream, catfish and koi), ducks, deer, squirrels and rabbits. At night, can do star gazing or fireflies.
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Camping on the Land

2 sites ¡ RVs, TentsWiggins , MS
The Nolan's family estate has been passed down through generations. Welcome!Learn more about this land:Pick a spot and pitch your tent. Enjoy being out in nature and away from civilization, for the most part. There are homes nearby, but no one will bother you. You have just enough privacy, but we are here in case you need anything.
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Stay in the Skoolie

1 site ¡ Lodging3 acres ¡ Purvis, MS
Stay with us and have an experience to mark off your bucket list! This renovated skoolie is the perfect spot to stay if just passing through or to have a weekend free of care. The skoolie is equipped with running water, washing machine, shower, heat, ac, bunk beds, California king, and Mormon bench pulls to a large bed. Compost toilet for the camping experience, but glamp with the luxury of a tv and wifi. Parked on a level concrete spot, with an open acreage area.
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$75
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Dancing Rabbit

1 site ¡ Tent6 acres ¡ Wiggins, MS
Total Property is 6 acres with 2 acres dedicated to our Hipcamp. Site is level with many Oak trees and direct all weather access from main road. Site includes 30 amp electrical, water and sewer hookups. Currently we are set up for one camp site. We are a wooded oasis in an area of ranches and farms. Flint Creek Lake is 8 miles away. Red Creek and Desoto National Forest are 3 miles away. The Pascagoula River is 15 miles away. Black Creek is 24 miles away. Hiking trails are 14 miles away. There are many miles of safe biking roads and a dedicated biking trail 7 miles away. A seasonal U-pick it farm is nearby. Site has a picnic table and a fire pit. Pets are welcome.
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$39
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Pecan Orchard camp sites

3 sites ¡ RVs2 acres ¡ Purvis, MS
Learn more about this land:We have three spots with full hookups. The spots are located on our short term property of 3 acres with Pecan Trees. It’s a beautiful place to relax and wake up to the birds. We’re only about 12 miles from Paul B. State Park and Little Black Creek Water Park. We are 5 Miles from Pine Creek Golf Course.
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Silver Run Retreat

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents208 acres ¡ Wiggins, MS
Silver Run Retreat offers 208 acres of wilderness, 5 miles of trails and wildlife, along with 5 complete RV sites providing electricity, water and sewer. Endless primitive camp sites available. Hunting is NOT allowed. We provide a sanctuary for the wildlife. We have 2 viewing stands for photographers overlooking fields and feeders. Horseback trail riding is available with enough notice at an extra fee. We also offer many other add ons such as jump houses, water slides, a game room with pool table, foosball, pacman and big screen tv, and catering and complete Party and Event Planning. We are located 50 minutes from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and 90 minutes from New Orleans. Small groups are our specialty. Discounts available for multi-site bookings. If you're looking for peace and quiet nature, you've found it at Sliver Run Retreat.
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Heavenly Grace Farm

20 sites ¡ RVs, Tents10 acres ¡ Kiln, MS
10 Acre farm located in Kiln, Mississippi on the gulf coast. We love animals and the outdoor life! Come camp with us and enjoy relaxing in the outdoors.
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$35
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Apple Waterfront

1 site ¡ RV, Tent1 acre ¡ Biloxi, MS
Located on the Biloxi River, a 20 minute drive to the white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Centrally located between Gulfport and Biloxi. Home of casinos, Shuckers baseball, Seawolves hockey, deep sea fishing, Mardi Gras and exquisite cuisine. Quarter acre with water connect, fire pit, picnic table and Magnolia trees. *We don't always have a huge beachfront. You can see the various water levels in the different pictures. Thank you for looking!
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$55
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Lush rolling terrain and wide slow creeks are trademarks of the De Soto National Forest. So are kickin’ it in a canoe with a brew while you float down the river, we suggest exploring both! The swamplands here offer ample opportunity for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing on the Black Creek National Scenic River. The primitive camping along the way is hot in the summer, but prime for misty morning photography and inky orange sunsets...worth it! Off-road the Rattlesnake Bay Trail or hike the Tuxachanie trail with your crew for a day of laughs deep in the pines. You can pretty much camp forever here too, so pack up a week or two worth of gear, and really dig deep into what Desoto has to offer.

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