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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

Family-friendly

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

Full RV hookups

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

Best in Louisiana: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

CHERI is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

We are a honeybee and blueberry farm 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, about 3 miles from Fountainbleu State Park, and an hour from New Orleans. Most of the farm is a mixed hardwood forest with designated 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 their 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 the chickens often run free and chasing them, or the deer, ducks, sheep, etc., is not acceptable so keeping your pup on a leash when near the farm animals is encouraged. Campfires are allowed except on rare occasions, and fires help keep the mosquitoes at bay. You can hunt for deadfalls in the woods on the farm, or we can provide firewood for a small fee. This is a rustic situation: think dry camping, outdoor (heated) shower, and outhouses. 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. If this sounds like it suits you then come on!, stay and enjoy the farm life.

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166 ratings · 132 reviews

Georgia W.recommends

December 15, 2024

Berry Field Camp

I loved camping on the farm! It was so lovely, safe, and comfortable. The shower was awesome. She was so kind and we felt so at home.

J H.recommends

December 8, 2024

Treehouse in the Pines

cool getaway - quiet - not isolated but no one is camping on top of you (and it's only about 5-10 minutes from civilization to grab whatever you forgot we want to come back during blueberry season

Kevin S.recommends

December 6, 2024

RV site with full hookups

Beautiful property, Cheri was great! Easy to pull on with camper, loved all the animals and easy drive into New Orleans. Would go back for sure

Thomas S.recommends

December 4, 2024

RV site with full hookups

Great location and wonderful people

Amazing place to stay. Cheri was an awesome host. The farm was lovely and was within a reasonable distance of New Orleans for day trips, would definitely recommend. Thanks Cheri and Tim!

Arthur M.recommends

November 17, 2024

Treehouse in the Pines

What an amazing weekend. The kids (10, 8, 4) and I loved Cheri’s place and hospitality. The property is beautiful… so quiet and has great accommodations. We’ll definitely be back!

Alfonso H.recommends

November 17, 2024

Treehouse in the Pines

Amazing Experience/Highly Recommend

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Celebrated my fiancés 40th birthday in the treehouse! What an experience! From start to finish, perfection! Miss Cheri, the host, was so kind and did a walk through with us to tell us all about her property. We danced under the stars by the campfire, woke up to the sound of roosters, walked around the beautiful grounds. We will definitely return! If you’re thinking about staying here, DO IT! :)

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