All You Need Institute

98%

196 reviews

· Lumberton, Pearl River, Mississippi

111 acres hosted by Jordan B.

4 lodging sites · 4 tent sites

Best in Mississippi: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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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! 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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Lodging 4 sites

Cozy Pineland Micro-Cabin

97% (56)

Cabin · Sleeps 2

This cabin is nestled into a private patch of Mississippi Pine Forest on the 111 acres of land that we call The Burrow. Hiking paths, a swimming pond, and the DeSoto National Forest are all a short walk away. The cabin is primitive but has a full off-grid kitchen setup including propane two-burner stove, dishware, and water dispenser, solar lanterns, a power strip for charging phones (only appliances up to 7 amps) and a composting toilet about 10 yards away.

Large Yurt near National Forest

96% (26)

Yurt · Sleeps 11

Our 30' yurt is setup for large groups- with moveable seating and cushions, three futon-style beds, 4 cots, and other camping pads and bedding available. It is also home to our permaculture library, an antique piano, and an altar. The yurt is located central to our outdoor kitchen, composting toilet, shower, our swimming pond, and a fire ring. Access to the kitchen and/or shower are only available for an additional fee. It is also less than 100 ft. from our many trails through a pristine Upland Xeric Forest. You will have access to a power strip to charge devices and a small wood stove that keeps the space a little cozier. Check out our host dashboard for more information about our site, which we call The Burrow.

Site 5 - Glamping Bell Tent

98% (20)

Bell tent · Sleeps 2

This glamping bell tent is tucked a little way’s from the path and is surrounded by beautiful Yaupon and Pine trees. It has 2x twin xl beds that can be combined into a king size bed with advance notice. It gets partial shade, partial sun and has its own fire pit. It’s the site closest to one of the toilets on the land. Kids under 3 camp for free! We have 111 acres of diverse and rare habitats including mixed pine and hardwood wood forest, 1+ acre swimmable pond, a springhead/bottomland creek area, and the unique beachy white sands of the seafoam green lichen wonderscape (do not walk on or collect the lichens!!!). There are miles of trails for hiking and plenty of space to just commune with nature. 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. This land is also home to the endangered gopher tortoise (stay at least 15 feet from their burrows!!!), as well as the threatened black pine snake and many other interesting flora and fauna. All You Need Institute is a grassroots project aimed at developing a nature and sustainable living education center. We aim to live in right relationship with the land and implement conservation practices to increase the biodiversity and health of the ecosystems around us while simultaneously providing for our own needs. We regularly offer educational workshops and retreats on these topics. Nearby our site are canoeing and kayaking outfitters so that you can plan a trip down the Black Creek or explore DeSoto National forest. We would love to have you stay with us!

Peaceful Cabin with a Pondview

67% (6)

Cabin · Sleeps 4

This cozy cabin is found tucked away at All You Need Institute, where you will have access to over 111 acres of pristine sandhill habitat. Enjoy our 1.1 mile interpretative trail to discover the many endangered and threatened species that call this habitat home. Or take a short walk to our 1 acre pond whose sandy bottoms allows for clear waters perfect for a swim! Your cabin will include a full size bed an a fold away sofa futon that can be made into a bed upon request. You will have a full kitchen set up including a sink, fridge and two convection stovetops along with kitchen amenities. Take a seat on the porch to enjoy our small pond views or relax in the full size tub. This is the perfect cozy spot for your nature getaway!

Tent sites 4 sites

Site 1 - The All You Need Institute's Burrow

100% (73)

Tent site · Sleeps 6

Welcome to the Burrow, a project of All You Need Institute! We have 111 acres of diverse and rare habitats including mixed pine and hardwood wood forest, 1+ acre swimmable pond, a springhead/bottomland creek area, and the unique beachy white sands of the seafoam green lichen wonderscape (do not walk on or collect the lichens!!!). There are miles of trails for hiking and plenty of space to just commune with nature. 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. This land is also home to the endangered gopher tortoise (stay at least 15 feet from their burrows!!!), as well as the threatened black pine snake and many other interesting flora and fauna. All You Need Institute is a grassroots project aimed at developing a nature and sustainable living education center. We aim to live in right relationship with the land and implement conservation practices to increase the biodiversity and health of the ecosystems around us while simultaneously providing for our own needs. We regularly offer educational workshops and retreats on these topics. Nearby our site are canoeing and kayaking outfitters so that you can plan a trip down the Black Creek or explore DeSoto National forest. We would love to have you stay with us!

Site 3 - The All You Need Institute's Burrow

Site 2 - The All You Need Institute's Burrow

Site 4 - The All You Need Institute's Burrow

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Reviews

98% Recommend387 ratings · 196 reviews

The All You Need Institute offers a charming escape into nature with its spacious yurt and micro cabins. Visitors appreciate the property's tranquility, clear pond, and educational trails. The hosts are praised for their warm hospitality and informative interactions, enhancing the camping experience. While most guests enjoy the setting's peace and beauty, some note room for improvement in trail signage and the upkeep of surrounding areas.

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Sam E.

2 reviews

Recommends

· May 2025

Really Enjoyed this site!

Large Yurt near National Forest

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.

S Or D P.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· May 2025

With kids ·

Large Yurt near National Forest

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!

Julie H.

3 reviews

Not recommend

· April 2025

Mixed feelings

Tent ·

Site 3 - The All You Need Institute's Burrow

I have mixed feelings on my stay. I think pictures need updating and need more signs on his trails and need to trim limbs hanging over road getting to camp site. They have a lovely piece of property . They were very friendly and owner did check on us.

Marie A.

2 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Site 5, Bell Tent

Site 5 - Glamping Bell Tent

We had a magical time camping at the all you need institute. Jordan was really friendly, and accommodating. He was around if you needed anything but also we felt like we had privacy when we wanted. The pond is beautiful and we got in to cool off. We will definitely be back, and I would recommend to anyone I know! We clamped under the bell tent and the beds were really comfortable. There is also plenty of space for tent camping too if that’s what you’re looking for.

Tereson D.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent ·

Site 1 - The All You Need Institute's Burrow

Loved my short stay at this site. It was peaceful, had ample space, and a great view of a peaceful pond. The host were gracious and helpful. I will definitely stay longer next time.

Amy B.

5 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Relaxing and much needed!

Tent ·

Site 1 - The All You Need Institute's Burrow

Awesome property! Stayed in site 1 on the pond. Loved relaxing and just gazing at the beautiful clear water, hearing the trees and leaves blowing in the wind, watching the fish swim by and listening to the birds. Did the trail on the property and was really interesting to read the information plackets periodically placed. The lichen loop was really just that- lichen everywhere you looked! Loved seeing the tortoise burrows, even though i didn’t get a chance to see any tortoises. :) Jordan was super helpful. As a traveler camping alone, I felt safe and was able to really relax for my two nights there. Loved that there was a sink available and also a shower option.

Location

Lumberton, Pearl River, Mississippi, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking