The best river, stream, or creek camping near Slidell

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99% (753) 52 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Slidell

Bayou Peninsula

1. Bayou Peninsula

100%
(26)
22mi from Slidell · 1 site · Tent, RV
Only 2 miles off interstate 10. About 45 minutes to New Orleans. Welcome to camp or stay in your RV right on the Bayou The bayou leads to the Jordan river, Jordan River leads to the bay and the bay leads to the Gulf of Mexico takes about 30 minutes by boat or 5 miles by car. You’re welcome to go fishing we have, brackish water even blue crabs 🦀 it does require a license. Welcome to bring your boat launch is about a mile away off the 603. You can leave it docked in our yard. Under the house, there is table and chairs to enjoy the cool breeze. There is an outside cold water, shower, and a sink with cold water. One outlet to charge your phone is all the electricity available.
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from 
$15
 / night
Heavenly Grace Farm

2. Heavenly Grace Farm

99%
(73)
26mi from Slidell · 20 sites · Tents, RVs
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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from 
$35
 / night
Creekside Farm Co.

3. Creekside Farm Co.

98%
(589)
27mi from Slidell · 6 sites
Once a main railway for lumber in Hancock County, this 24-acre property along Bayou LaTerre, acquired in 2010, is home to a small variety of animals, edible landscaping including multiple varieties of fruit trees and seasonal 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 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. 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.
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Campfires
Toilets
from 
$18
 / night
Fairview Riverside State Park

4. Fairview Riverside State Park

State park 23mi from Slidell · 101 sites
Discover the natural charm of Fairview Riverside State Park.
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Saint Bernard State Park

5. Saint Bernard State Park

100%
(3)
State park 30mi from Slidell · 51 sites
Discover the natural charm of Saint Bernard State Park.
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I'm on Vacation Retreat

6. I'm on Vacation Retreat

100%
(10)
31mi from Slidell · 22 sites · RVs, Lodging
The I’m on Vacation Retreat is a Lodge + RV park tucked at the edge of the world in Shell Beach, LA. When you are in the middle of the expansive marsh, you would never know you are only 30 miles from the New Orleans French Quarter and 20 miles from Chalmette. Home of commercial shrimpers and oystermen, and the BEST INSHORE FISHING IN THE COUNTRY. Epic sunrises. Breathtaking sunsets. TROUT. REDFISH. Everything you didn’t know you needed. Take your pick on how you want to get away. Will you bring your own RV to one of our 21 Pad Sites? Or, will you rent the Pelican Perch Lodge? No matter how you want to get away, our cozy retreat will be the perfect home-base for experiencing South Louisiana’s marsh. And, once you arrive, you’ll know, this must be the place.
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Full hookups
from 
$54
 / night
All You Need Institute

7. All You Need Institute

97%
(407)
50mi from Slidell · 11 sites · Tents, Lodging
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 a "desert in the rain," home to prickly pear cactus and yuccas, abundant lichens (deer "moss"), the endangered black pine snake, and our mascot, the also endangered Gopher Tortoise. We're 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. Check out our sister non-profit, the Burrow Nature Center. You will have access to our many walking paths and our swimming pond, as well as a 15 minute walk to part of 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! Check in is between 2pm - 8pm, Check out is 11am. There's a fee for late check-in to our site.
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from 
$24
 / night
Riverside Camping

8. Riverside Camping

100%
(1)
27mi from Slidell · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
We are situated on the Mississippi River just 4 miles south of New Orleans, 7 miles of the French Quarter and 9 miles to the Jazz Fest, City Park and 10 miles to the Lake Front. There are bike lanes and routes to many points of interest, along with bus, taxi and uber/lyft We are also 22 miles from Delacroix Island and Hopedale where there are several charter services for those interested in a great fishing/hunting experience. Our property is quite, safe and rustic. We have a firepit and grills. There is running water, but no electricity or bathroom at present time. This property is great for tent camping or sprinter vans. We also are open to hosting BBQs/Seafood Boils, Live music, for small gatherings at additional charge. Good pets welcome. No aggressive animals allowed. Check in is 8am to 7pm. Quiet time is 10pm to 7am.
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from 
$75
 / night
The Rivers Retreat

9. The Rivers Retreat

27mi from Slidell · 10 sites
The Rivers Retreat is a gorgeous, 13-acre sanctuary located on the sandy shores of the Little Tchefuncte River in Covington, Louisiana. We have 10 cottages of various sizes for rent as well as tons of land for primitive camping. We Our breathtaking 13-acre retreat, in Covington, Louisiana is nestled along the Little Tchefuncte River. Its white sandy dunes and shimmering currents will make you feel transported to another world. The Rivers Retreat is the perfect venue for a magical wedding or special event. If you are planning a family reunion, or corporate or church retreat, your guests will make a lifetime of memories. This sprawling historic retreat offers 10 beautifully appointed cottages that can accommodate 50 overnight guests. There is a very large, beautiful meeting room as well as an enormous banquet hall with a well-stocked commercial kitchen, compete with all linens, tableware, and stemware. The covered, screened pavilion is enormous and is the perfect place for a wedding ceremony, reception, or conference. Guests absolutely love to stretch out on the 13 acres and explore the neatly manicured grounds. The river is easily accessible and is usually the right depth for wading, swimming, kayaking and canoeing. In the hot summer months, the massive pool provides a welcome oasis, while tennis and basketball is always available. The Rivers Retreat provides the perfect, breathtaking venue for your memorable event! Enjoy a variety of high-end, rustic amenities at The Rivers Retreat. Come together for a fun day at the pool, featuring space to converse with friends. Enjoy a relaxing night around the campfire, underneath our own beautiful, country-night sky.
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from 
$125
 / night
Bayou Segnette State Park

10. Bayou Segnette State Park

83%
(6)
State park 36mi from Slidell · 100 sites
Bayou Segnette State Park: A Gateway to Natural Wonders.
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Bogue Chitto State Park

11. Bogue Chitto State Park

80%
(5)
State park 40mi from Slidell · 90 sites
Paddling the Bogue Chitto River is a Louisianian rite of passage.
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De Soto National Forest

12. De Soto National Forest

78%
(9)
National forest 72mi from Slidell · 79 sites
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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Silver Run Retreat

13. Silver Run Retreat

100%
(1)
44mi from Slidell · 16 sites · Tents, RVs
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. A playground area with swings. Hunting is NOT allowed. We provide a sanctuary for the wildlife. 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 along with complete Party and Event Planning. We are located 45 minutes from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and 60 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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Full hookups
from 
$40
 / night
Apple Waterfront

14. Apple Waterfront

89%
(9)
47mi from Slidell · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
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 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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$62
 / night
Soultribe

15. Soultribe

100%
(1)
48mi from Slidell · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Soultribe! A new community-in-the-making in the heart of the sweet south of Mchenry, MS - only 24 miles from the white sandy beaches of the Mississippi Gulf Coast (the world’s longest man-made beach)! We bought this property in April 2025 after working hard and long on a decade-long dream come true! It’s a fully wooded, 4 acre L-shaped property, currently home to two residents - myself and my daughter. Every day we are working hard to cut pathways and new campsites for visitors, travelers, and potential community members. Eventually we will host events, classes, workshops, retreats, and festivals. We are still in the earliest stages of building, so it’s a very rustic, off-grid experience, and with more visitors, we plan to build cabins and install solar and water collection systems, so we can have outdoor showers, natural pools, outhouses, community areas, a retreat center, and shops for community members to run their businesses from. We are following food forest and permaculture methods instead of traditional gardening, and our long-term vision for this land is a new garden of Eden! We need all the help we can get, so we also offer volunteer trade opportunities to anyone interested. Or, if you just need a place to step back from the busy hub of society, ground and reconnect with nature, Soultribe is the sanctuary for you! You may utilize the little spaces we currently have available for camping, or get in touch with your primal nature, explore our woods and cut down your own trail and campsite. We will be present to assist in any way, open to sharing and communal activities - or we can offer you solitude and privacy during your trip… it’s entirely up to you! Come create heaven with us… send your booking inquiry today!
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from 
$11
 / night
Pelican Park of New Orleans

16. Pelican Park of New Orleans

24mi from Slidell · 3 sites
Pelican RV Park New Orleans is a well-maintained, family operated, multi-acre site for RVs, 5th wheels, travel trailers and other campers. Fairly well priced and well managed by a Father and Son team, that's as nice as can be. Smileys Restaurant and Bar is attached and serves strong drinks and amazing food at a great price. Conveniently close to the French quarter. Highly recommend if your trying to enjoy New Orleans. - 5 Star Guest Review
99% (753) 52 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Slidell

Bayou Peninsula

1. Bayou Peninsula

100%
(26)
22mi from Slidell · 1 site · Tent, RV
Only 2 miles off interstate 10. About 45 minutes to New Orleans. Welcome to camp or stay in your RV right on the Bayou The bayou leads to the Jordan river, Jordan River leads to the bay and the bay leads to the Gulf of Mexico takes about 30 minutes by boat or 5 miles by car. You’re welcome to go fishing we have, brackish water even blue crabs 🦀 it does require a license. Welcome to bring your boat launch is about a mile away off the 603. You can leave it docked in our yard. Under the house, there is table and chairs to enjoy the cool breeze. There is an outside cold water, shower, and a sink with cold water. One outlet to charge your phone is all the electricity available.
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Campfires
Water hookup
from 
$15
 / night
Heavenly Grace Farm

2. Heavenly Grace Farm

99%
(73)
26mi from Slidell · 20 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$35
 / night
Creekside Farm Co.

3. Creekside Farm Co.

98%
(589)
27mi from Slidell · 6 sites
Once a main railway for lumber in Hancock County, this 24-acre property along Bayou LaTerre, acquired in 2010, is home to a small variety of animals, edible landscaping including multiple varieties of fruit trees and seasonal 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 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. 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.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$18
 / night
Fairview Riverside State Park

4. Fairview Riverside State Park

State park 23mi from Slidell · 101 sites
Discover the natural charm of Fairview Riverside State Park.
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Saint Bernard State Park

5. Saint Bernard State Park

100%
(3)
State park 30mi from Slidell · 51 sites
Discover the natural charm of Saint Bernard State Park.
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I'm on Vacation Retreat

6. I'm on Vacation Retreat

100%
(10)
31mi from Slidell · 22 sites · RVs, Lodging
The I’m on Vacation Retreat is a Lodge + RV park tucked at the edge of the world in Shell Beach, LA. When you are in the middle of the expansive marsh, you would never know you are only 30 miles from the New Orleans French Quarter and 20 miles from Chalmette. Home of commercial shrimpers and oystermen, and the BEST INSHORE FISHING IN THE COUNTRY. Epic sunrises. Breathtaking sunsets. TROUT. REDFISH. Everything you didn’t know you needed. Take your pick on how you want to get away. Will you bring your own RV to one of our 21 Pad Sites? Or, will you rent the Pelican Perch Lodge? No matter how you want to get away, our cozy retreat will be the perfect home-base for experiencing South Louisiana’s marsh. And, once you arrive, you’ll know, this must be the place.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$54
 / night
All You Need Institute

7. All You Need Institute

97%
(407)
50mi from Slidell · 11 sites · Tents, Lodging
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 a "desert in the rain," home to prickly pear cactus and yuccas, abundant lichens (deer "moss"), the endangered black pine snake, and our mascot, the also endangered Gopher Tortoise. We're 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. Check out our sister non-profit, the Burrow Nature Center. You will have access to our many walking paths and our swimming pond, as well as a 15 minute walk to part of 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! Check in is between 2pm - 8pm, Check out is 11am. There's a fee for late check-in to our site.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$24
 / night
Riverside Camping

8. Riverside Camping

100%
(1)
27mi from Slidell · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
We are situated on the Mississippi River just 4 miles south of New Orleans, 7 miles of the French Quarter and 9 miles to the Jazz Fest, City Park and 10 miles to the Lake Front. There are bike lanes and routes to many points of interest, along with bus, taxi and uber/lyft We are also 22 miles from Delacroix Island and Hopedale where there are several charter services for those interested in a great fishing/hunting experience. Our property is quite, safe and rustic. We have a firepit and grills. There is running water, but no electricity or bathroom at present time. This property is great for tent camping or sprinter vans. We also are open to hosting BBQs/Seafood Boils, Live music, for small gatherings at additional charge. Good pets welcome. No aggressive animals allowed. Check in is 8am to 7pm. Quiet time is 10pm to 7am.
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from 
$75
 / night
The Rivers Retreat

9. The Rivers Retreat

27mi from Slidell · 10 sites
The Rivers Retreat is a gorgeous, 13-acre sanctuary located on the sandy shores of the Little Tchefuncte River in Covington, Louisiana. We have 10 cottages of various sizes for rent as well as tons of land for primitive camping. We Our breathtaking 13-acre retreat, in Covington, Louisiana is nestled along the Little Tchefuncte River. Its white sandy dunes and shimmering currents will make you feel transported to another world. The Rivers Retreat is the perfect venue for a magical wedding or special event. If you are planning a family reunion, or corporate or church retreat, your guests will make a lifetime of memories. This sprawling historic retreat offers 10 beautifully appointed cottages that can accommodate 50 overnight guests. There is a very large, beautiful meeting room as well as an enormous banquet hall with a well-stocked commercial kitchen, compete with all linens, tableware, and stemware. The covered, screened pavilion is enormous and is the perfect place for a wedding ceremony, reception, or conference. Guests absolutely love to stretch out on the 13 acres and explore the neatly manicured grounds. The river is easily accessible and is usually the right depth for wading, swimming, kayaking and canoeing. In the hot summer months, the massive pool provides a welcome oasis, while tennis and basketball is always available. The Rivers Retreat provides the perfect, breathtaking venue for your memorable event! Enjoy a variety of high-end, rustic amenities at The Rivers Retreat. Come together for a fun day at the pool, featuring space to converse with friends. Enjoy a relaxing night around the campfire, underneath our own beautiful, country-night sky.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$125
 / night
Bayou Segnette State Park

10. Bayou Segnette State Park

83%
(6)
State park 36mi from Slidell · 100 sites
Bayou Segnette State Park: A Gateway to Natural Wonders.
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Bogue Chitto State Park

11. Bogue Chitto State Park

80%
(5)
State park 40mi from Slidell · 90 sites
Paddling the Bogue Chitto River is a Louisianian rite of passage.
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Campfires
De Soto National Forest

12. De Soto National Forest

78%
(9)
National forest 72mi from Slidell · 79 sites
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Silver Run Retreat

13. Silver Run Retreat

100%
(1)
44mi from Slidell · 16 sites · Tents, RVs
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. A playground area with swings. Hunting is NOT allowed. We provide a sanctuary for the wildlife. 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 along with complete Party and Event Planning. We are located 45 minutes from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and 60 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.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from 
$40
 / night
Apple Waterfront

14. Apple Waterfront

89%
(9)
47mi from Slidell · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
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 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!
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from 
$62
 / night
Soultribe

15. Soultribe

100%
(1)
48mi from Slidell · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Soultribe! A new community-in-the-making in the heart of the sweet south of Mchenry, MS - only 24 miles from the white sandy beaches of the Mississippi Gulf Coast (the world’s longest man-made beach)! We bought this property in April 2025 after working hard and long on a decade-long dream come true! It’s a fully wooded, 4 acre L-shaped property, currently home to two residents - myself and my daughter. Every day we are working hard to cut pathways and new campsites for visitors, travelers, and potential community members. Eventually we will host events, classes, workshops, retreats, and festivals. We are still in the earliest stages of building, so it’s a very rustic, off-grid experience, and with more visitors, we plan to build cabins and install solar and water collection systems, so we can have outdoor showers, natural pools, outhouses, community areas, a retreat center, and shops for community members to run their businesses from. We are following food forest and permaculture methods instead of traditional gardening, and our long-term vision for this land is a new garden of Eden! We need all the help we can get, so we also offer volunteer trade opportunities to anyone interested. Or, if you just need a place to step back from the busy hub of society, ground and reconnect with nature, Soultribe is the sanctuary for you! You may utilize the little spaces we currently have available for camping, or get in touch with your primal nature, explore our woods and cut down your own trail and campsite. We will be present to assist in any way, open to sharing and communal activities - or we can offer you solitude and privacy during your trip… it’s entirely up to you! Come create heaven with us… send your booking inquiry today!
Pets
Campfires
from 
$11
 / night
Pelican Park of New Orleans

16. Pelican Park of New Orleans

24mi from Slidell · 3 sites
Pelican RV Park New Orleans is a well-maintained, family operated, multi-acre site for RVs, 5th wheels, travel trailers and other campers. Fairly well priced and well managed by a Father and Son team, that's as nice as can be. Smileys Restaurant and Bar is attached and serves strong drinks and amazing food at a great price. Conveniently close to the French quarter. Highly recommend if your trying to enjoy New Orleans. - 5 Star Guest Review

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