The best forest glamping near Picayune, Mississippi

Looking to combine the luxury of glamping with the peacefulness of the forest? Hipcamp offers over 40 options for glamping in the forest near Picayune, Mississippi. With an average price per night of $70 and options as low as $25, there's something for every budget. Check out top campsites like All You Need Institute (133 reviews), Camp Strong Wood (38 reviews), and Bogue Chitto Choo Choo (28 reviews). Popular amenities include potable water, toilets, and trash disposal. For those looking for adventure, popular activities include surfing, biking, and fall fun.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. All You Need Institute

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32mi from Picayune · 11 sites · Tents, Lodging · 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 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.

2. Big Branch Apiary

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23mi from Picayune · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging · Lacombe, LA

Welcome to Big Branch Apiary, a 50 acre honey and blueberry farm north of Lake Pontchartrain. We're bounded by the Big Branch Wildlife Reserve to the south and a Rails to Trails bike path on the north. We are 3 miles from Lacombe to the east, 4 miles from Mandeville to the west, about 3 miles from Fountainbleu State Park, and an hour from New Orleans. Most of the farm is a mix of hardwood forest and wetlands. Desert Bayou and East Branch Bayou meander across the property. The farm has deer, foxes, bobcats, owls, fireflies, otters, raccoons, turtles, and, well, about anything common to the wilds of the Gulf South. This includes a litany of snakes, mosquitoes, and deer flies in season. About 8 acres are used to raise poultry, bees and organically farmed blueberries. Overall, the land feels primordial and pristine. We are a designated Monarch Waystation and in the spring and fall see many migrating butterflies. We cultivate a lot of flowers so almost year round you can see butterflies in profusion. We are part of the USDAs Conservation Stewardship Program, concentrating on protecting and increasing habitat for animals and pollinators. Pets are welcome but please leash them. Campfires are allowed except on rare occasions. You can hunt for deadfalls in the woods on the farm, or we can provide firewood for a small fee. Our honey, fresh eggs, and homemade sourdough can be purchased as well. This is a rustic situation: think dry camping, outdoor (heated) shower, and outhouses. We have a tiny treehouse, an A-frame, a glamping tent, and several places to pitch a tent. The farm is pretty secure--someone is on-site most of the time, it's gated, and there are security cameras at access points. But it is a farm in a rural community--you may hear roosters crow, sheep bleat, dogs bark, and the sounds of owls, hawks, coyotes, and other native wildlife. If this sounds like it suits you then come stay and enjoy the farm life.

Looking to combine the luxury of glamping with the peacefulness of the forest? Hipcamp offers over 40 options for glamping in the forest near Picayune, Mississippi. With an average price per night of $70 and options as low as $25, there's something for every budget. Check out top campsites like All You Need Institute (133 reviews), Camp Strong Wood (38 reviews), and Bogue Chitto Choo Choo (28 reviews). Popular amenities include potable water, toilets, and trash disposal. For those looking for adventure, popular activities include surfing, biking, and fall fun.

97% (219)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. All You Need Institute

98%

(402)

32mi from Picayune · 11 sites · Tents, Lodging · 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 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.

2. Big Branch Apiary

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23mi from Picayune · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging · Lacombe, LA

Welcome to Big Branch Apiary, a 50 acre honey and blueberry farm north of Lake Pontchartrain. We're bounded by the Big Branch Wildlife Reserve to the south and a Rails to Trails bike path on the north. We are 3 miles from Lacombe to the east, 4 miles from Mandeville to the west, about 3 miles from Fountainbleu State Park, and an hour from New Orleans. Most of the farm is a mix of hardwood forest and wetlands. Desert Bayou and East Branch Bayou meander across the property. The farm has deer, foxes, bobcats, owls, fireflies, otters, raccoons, turtles, and, well, about anything common to the wilds of the Gulf South. This includes a litany of snakes, mosquitoes, and deer flies in season. About 8 acres are used to raise poultry, bees and organically farmed blueberries. Overall, the land feels primordial and pristine. We are a designated Monarch Waystation and in the spring and fall see many migrating butterflies. We cultivate a lot of flowers so almost year round you can see butterflies in profusion. We are part of the USDAs Conservation Stewardship Program, concentrating on protecting and increasing habitat for animals and pollinators. Pets are welcome but please leash them. Campfires are allowed except on rare occasions. You can hunt for deadfalls in the woods on the farm, or we can provide firewood for a small fee. Our honey, fresh eggs, and homemade sourdough can be purchased as well. This is a rustic situation: think dry camping, outdoor (heated) shower, and outhouses. We have a tiny treehouse, an A-frame, a glamping tent, and several places to pitch a tent. The farm is pretty secure--someone is on-site most of the time, it's gated, and there are security cameras at access points. But it is a farm in a rural community--you may hear roosters crow, sheep bleat, dogs bark, and the sounds of owls, hawks, coyotes, and other native wildlife. If this sounds like it suits you then come stay and enjoy the farm life.

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Stories from the community

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Gary

3 weeks ago

With pets

3 nights at All You Need Institute

Fantastic property with some unique ecological features, plenty of room to feel private or connected to other campers, and great accommodations. Highly recommend this for your next weekend getaway.

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George

October 2025

1 night at Big Branch Apiary

Cheri was a welcoming host with a beautiful property. Can't ask for much more.

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Andrea

October 2025

With pets

9 nights at Big Branch Apiary

The location is such a wonderful and beautiful place to relax with your family and enjoy good company. The buzzing of bees, birds singing (and roosters crowing) and the quiet bleating of sheep are the only sounds you will hearing while sitting in the shade next to your beautiful canvas tent. Definitely many wonderful memories made. Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful property ❤️

Amy

October 2025

Weekend Trip to All You Need Institute

This was my favorite camping experience! My sister and I glamped at site 5, and I have nothing but good things to say. It was peaceful, secluded but not scary, and absolutely beautiful. We’ll be back soon!

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Antonio

September 2025

2 nights at All You Need Institute

Loved my time here. Simple and natural. I felt cut off but more present. You don't need to know the time of day here.

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Madelyn

August 2025

Weekend Trip to All You Need Institute

Jordan and his community were very nice and welcoming. The campsite was private and the beds were comfortable. It was a beautiful place to stay and the lake was lovely to swim in.

Miranda

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to All You Need Institute

This was such an interesting, educational glamping experience! We LOVED the trails with the QR codes to educational videos. The AC works great and was much needed yesterday. The space was exactly what we needed for a night! Also, they have the friendliest chickens I’ve ever encountered. Thank you for sharing your space with us!

Gehad

July 2025

Weekend Trip to All You Need Institute

We had a wonderful experience! We booked the Yurt and the micro cabin for a family trip and both spaces were beautiful and comfortable. At one point the water stopped working and the hosts worked continuously to get it fixed and it was resolved within the day. Great trails. Very kid-friendly as well.

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Staffi

July 2025

Weekend Trip to All You Need Institute

It was a great place, and we had a very good time. Jordan was very helpful in explaining everything.

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Kierstan

June 2025

Weekend Trip to All You Need Institute

The land is absolutely beautiful, pond was refreshing and peaceful. I stayed in the micro cabin which was great. I would recommend that you do bring all of your own cooking supplies as there wasn't everything there that was needed and the outside space is not covered so when it was raining I didn't have access to the little kitchen.

Juliana

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Big Branch Apiary

This place is a little hidden gem. The property is so pretty. My dog loved it too. He fit right in and loved running around with the other pups. The treehouse was super cute and peaceful.

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Sarah

May 2025

With kids

2 nights at Big Branch Apiary

What a neat property! Cheri is lovely, accessible, and helpful. Toilets and showers were great. The smoke from the campfire helped keep the bugs at bay (Cheri has firewood on site that you can purchase at a reasonable price. Or you can find your own.) Blueberries were just starting to ripen and we were invited to pick as many as we wanted! Wildflowers were also in bloom! For cyclists, Tammany Trace runs just north of the property. Me and my two daughters fit easily in the treehouse. The treehouse creaks when the wind blows - I didn't mind but it freaked out my kids at first. It was quite warm the first night (no breeze blowing through the treehouse until early morning), but the temperature was pleasant the second night. The carpet on the floor does a good job of keeping bugs out. Looking forward to coming back and trying out the Bayou Tent!

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Jaime

May 2025

Group trip

1 night at Big Branch Apiary

The owners were VERY welcoming and gave us a lot of a freedom to explore the land!

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Tzuni

May 2025

With pets

1 night at Big Branch Apiary

Big Branch Apiary is the bees knees (literally). The treehouse is the perfect getaway for families, couples, or a single person just looking to have an evening to write and be creative in nature. During the day, I was able to pick blueberries and hang with the bees, sheep, chickens, and peacocks. At night, I could see the fireflies glowing around the blueberry fields when I turned my lights out. While I wore bug spray while walking around the farm (the showers and toilets are a little bit of a walk, but they’re suuuuuper cute and clean), I didn’t really need it in the treehouse itself as it’s tightly sealed. I’d bring a couple extra battery powered lights along to help with the coziness factor — I did, and it really made for a perfect little writer’s retreat! This may be the most romantic spot in all of Louisiana, even though I was just there with my dog :) The other pups on the property are super sweet, and she really felt like one of the pack!

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Elizabeth

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Big Branch Apiary

We stayed in the tree house and we loved every minute of it. We enjoyed seeing all the animals and picking blueberries. The toilets and showers could not have been nicer and were just a short walk from the site.

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Brianna

May 2025

3 nights at Big Branch Apiary

Loved my stay in the treehouse! A very peaceful and beautiful sight to wake up to. Will stay again.

suzette

May 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Big Branch Apiary

Super nice getaway close to the city--and right on the bike trail. Cheri is kind and available. Bread and eggs a big plus!

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Sam

May 2025

2 nights at All You Need Institute

This was exactly what I had hoped for. The Yurt was very spacious. We really appreciated the piano being there. There was power to the Yurt, so we were able to charge our electronics. There were some bad storms our last night there, but we never felt unsafe. The Yurt is obviously well constructed and sturdy. It stayed cool enough during the day, thanks to it being in the shade and there's a wood stove if need be for cooler nights. We never needed it. The driveway to the site was easy enough in my all wheel drive SUV, but may be a bit tougher for smaller cars, especially if it is raining. We unfortunately didn't get to spend much time there during day light, so we didn't get to explore. I would definitely stay here again.

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S or D

April 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to All You Need Institute

We had a kids group camp out planned, and even when plans fell through they were very accommodating. The kids truly enjoyed the yurt and the instruments. The land is beautiful, the trail very informative, and the pond was refreshing. We even reached out to do an extra-curricular activity for our kids, and Jordan was great!

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Miss

April 2025

Weekend Trip to Big Branch Apiary

Enjoyed my stay so much last week that I booked another stay this weekend. I cannot say I enough how much I love staying at this property! Cheri is great and every other camper I've encountered is friendly. The Bayou Tent is fantastic and the bed is so comfortable. Being able to sit out front and eat at the table while still being under a shade is wonderful. I love this property and will be back soon.