Payne Lane Farms & Campground

98%

22 reviews

· Rayville, Richland, Louisiana

8 acres hosted by Amanda Whatley M.

7 motorhome pitches

Best in Louisiana: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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Less than two (2) miles off Interstate 20, just behind "Salvation's Cross" in Rayville, LA... Our home was built by Mr. J. L. and Mrs. Gladys Keys in the 1970's. Mrs. Gladys used to work for my Grandmother at the local ladies dress shop. She and her husband often brought us fresh vegetables they raised on their "little piece of heaven." They had no children and all these years later, their idea of heaven became ours to take care of now. We are so blessed here at Payne Lane Farms. You can safely camp in your travel trailer minutes off of I-20 on our wooded, rural lot minutes from town, convenience stores, food, and even dump stations. The front orchard provides a refuge of shade and privacy while also allowing you to see everything around you. Rayville, Louisiana has great history and heritage and some fun artifacts to explore if you have an adventurous spirit. Good people and family owned businesses if services are needed while enroute-traveling. Welcome! Learn more about this land: Pull thru the front by turning to right of the mail box and not using the driveway! Maybe a little off road, but this is the country and it won’t hurt to just drive thru the yard sometimes. Fresh eggs for sale $3.50 dozen and maybe some fresh vegetables at $3.00 per pound, but ask us as we don't push them. Canning pantry does have inventory for easy meals. Two night max stay. More farm being developed and coming soon! 🍐🍉🍑🍻🐖🐇🐟🐣🐥🐣🐑🐂🫐🍅🥒🌽

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98% Recommend24 Ratings · 22 reviews

Amanda's farm offers a convenient and peaceful stopover for travelers, with easy access to the highway and a warm welcome from the hosts. Guests appreciate the level and accessible camping spots, along with the availability of utilities. Although some guests experienced noise from barking dogs during the night, the hosts were quick to resolve issues when contacted. Overall, the property provides a safe and quiet environment, making it a recommended stop for those on the road.

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Jennifer D.

32 reviews

Mixed feelings

· January 2025

Nice site when not flooded out

29 ft travel trailer ·

Payne Lane Farms and Campground

Amanda was very upfront with the flooding at their usual RV sites. She offered us an alternative location that still had utilities so we agreed that it should work. She was very welcoming upon arrival as well. Our main issue was privacy and dogs barking from 2-3am. The alternative site was right next to their home with 2 large dog kennels around 30 feet away from our front door. We did text her at 3:30am complaining about the dogs and it was resolved quickly, but only after they barked for an hour straight. There are low branches to consider and 4WD is recommended as we almost got stuck in the mud while leaving. The actual RV site we booked looked great, private, and off leash friendly. We would recommend this spot under non-flooding circumstances. T-Mobile home internet connection was “good”.

Adam P.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

Great farm stay!

30 ft travel trailer ·

Payne Lane Farms and Campground

Wonderful host and family, super welcoming. Slept great and warm, and bought some fresh eggs the next morning! Would definitely recommend Amanda’s farm to anyone passing through!

Andrew V.

9 reviews

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· October 2024

Great, convenient spot, recommended

29 ft campervan · With pets ·

Payne Lane Farms and Campground

Very convenient spot, easy on/off I-20, great fuel options at the exit. Amanda was super nice and location was great. Easy to find a nice level spot and we had a nice quiet evening. Would stay here again next time we come through.

Sheri W.

2 reviews

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· April 2024

Great Stay in a Convenient Spot

20 ft campervan ·

Front of the Farm Concrete Pad

I enjoyed my stay at the front of the farm very much. Justin—and kids—greeted me warmly and made me feel welcome My camp spot was level, easy to access and and provided power For the rest of my two night stay I enjoyed total privacy, peace and quiet. I had a pleasant walk around the adjoining neighborhood on my first night. The next day I took a pleasant drive to Poverty Point National Historic site and World Heritage Site, which is definitely worth touring. It was easy to get back on the highway to continue my ny travels.

Alice R.

2 reviews

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· April 2024

22 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·

Payne Lane Farms and Campground

Amanda is very friendly and easy going. It was a great stay and convenient to the highway.

Da B.

4 reviews

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· March 2024

Rainy night

24 ft travel trailer ·

Payne Lane Farms and Campground

It's such a pretty area. Unfortunately massive rain storms and flooding but Amanda was so helpful. put us in a dry spot and made sure we had electrical hook up and actually had an outdoor mat to go under our steps and over the puddles 🙂

Location

Rayville, Richland, Louisiana, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of O-ga-xpa Ma-zhoⁿ (O-ga-xpa) (Quapaw), Tayoroniku (Tunica), and Taensa First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking