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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.

Private sites

96% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

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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66 ratings · 53 reviews

Jeffrey E.recommends

April 18, 2024

Xtended stay

Great place! I will definitely be back. I had a lot of fun joking around with them. The hosts are awesome.

Haley G.recommends

April 15, 2024

RV site with full hookups

Fun with farm life experience!

We had a wonderful time at this campsite. It was very convenient next to the barn with small children and having a bathroom and shower right there. We were near the charming town of Mandeville as well as being nearby to many amazing nature trails and places to explore. Truly a fun experience being around the animals. My kids adored all of them. Cheri and her husband Tim are kind hosts who were a joy to have as company!

Michelle A.recommends

April 14, 2024

Treehouse in the Pines

The farm was beautiful and relaxing. The animals were very sweet with my three year old and the tree house was charming and clean. Would recommend

Benjamin M.recommends

April 12, 2024

x Last minute/day-of requests

Great location! Right next to a bike path connected to a park close by. Cheri was very friendly and accommodating. Sleeping arrangements were nice, mostly private. Watch out for low-ish branches and flooding in the area, likely won’t affect anyone too much. The shower hit the spot! But, it’s a unique experience, still very happy with it. Thanks for putting me up on such short notice! Be very proud of what you’ve built!

Chrissie R.recommends

April 12, 2024

Treehouse in the Pines

Very Cool!

This place is so special! I loved seeing all the fun details Cheri has put into her spaces. I also loved seeing all the animals and the beautiful plants/landscaping.

Vonn C.recommends

April 10, 2024

Bayou Tent

Our stay was amazing! We had a great time. Wonderful hosts, and just a super fun place to stay!! We will be back for sure.

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

Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 6 hours

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