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Big Branch Apiary

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· Lacombe, St. Tammany, Louisiana

50 acres hosted by Cheri B.

2 lodging sites · 2 RV/tent sites · 2 tent sites

Full RV hookups

Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

We sit on 50 acres 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, Mandeville to the west, and about 1 mile from Fountainbleu State Park. Most of the farm, 80%, is mixed hardwood forest and designated wetlands. Desert Bayou and East Branch Bayou meander across the property which is home to 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 their season. About 5 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. Dogs are welcome, 2 of them live here, but the chickens often run free and chasing them or the deer for fun or food is not acceptable. This is a rustic situation: think dry camping, outdoor (heated) shower, and port-o-lets. We have hookups for one small RV or camper close to the barn. In addition, we have a 10x10' treehouse, 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 mule bray along with the sounds of owls, hawks, coyotes and other native wildlife of the area. If this suits you then come stay and enjoy the farm life.

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Natural features

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River, stream, or creek

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Mina M.recommends

April 22, 2024

Treehouse in the Pines

Great hosts & animals, bike trail.

Cheri and company were the most gracious hosts and really sweet and welcoming. I am happy that they also had honey and happy-hen eggs I could buy, yummy! The treehouse is unique and cool. It was fun to sleep in it, plenty of room for two folks on our camping pads. The hammock, hammock chair, and binoculars were cool additions. The picnic table, firepit, and firepit grill cover (should one want to heat up food or coffee) was very nice too. The composting toilet is close by and clean with lots of TP. I checked out their glamping tent and it looked really comfortable too, I might wanna try that next time! Their property is so cool. Lots of friendly animals (friendly mule, vocal peacock, sweet dogs). The shower is great and has hot water, hooks to hang up clothes, etc. And, it is extremely convenient to the Tammany Trace trail; pretty much right on it. I enjoyed biking all day long. I would be happy to come back! I am grateful that Cheri is such a hospitable host to campers on the wonderful forest sanctuary she has created. Thank you!

Jeremy H.recommends

April 22, 2024

Bayou Tent

Beautiful scenery, and incredible Hosts! We are so excited to visit again!

Melody K.recommends

April 21, 2024

Treehouse in the Pines

I enjoyed Cheri and Tim’s cherished farm! The treehouse was a special touch to the land and offered a serene space to reset and connect with nature. The animals are a treat to share the space with and attention to detail to the site and common areas are worth coming back to!

Je'cee B.recommends

April 21, 2024

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Blueberry Camping

It was very peaceful and the land was beautiful! Will stay again!

Greg M.recommends

April 21, 2024

Berry Field Camp

This is my second time at the Berry Field site and it was great. The wildflowers were in bloom and the blueberries are almost ripe for picking. Cheri is the perfect host. Greg

Guy D.recommends

April 21, 2024

RV site with full hookups

Nice farm wi a natural jungle-like

A nice setting, quiet and comfortable. Cheri and Tim have built a beautiful spot with a cool bit of history.

Location

Lacombe, St. Tammany, Louisiana, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Chahta Yakni (Choctaw) and Acolapissa First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Cheri B.Joined in March 2021

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