Front of the Farm
This is a Boondockers Welcome host in Rayville, LA
Hosted By
amandarae1980
Max Rig Size
< 35 (ft)
Parking Spaces
1
Max Nights Per Stay
1
Same Day Requests
No
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 minutes off of I-20 on our wooded, rural lot minutes from town, convenience stores, food, and even dump stations near by. The front (grass lawn) pecan 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. Payne Lane Farms provide grass lot shaded site with small concrete slab to park on for boondocking or plug in at our 50 Amp service ($30.00per night) under the lighted pecan trees. A quiet stay and hopefully a start sky. This would be for people traveling through that needed a safe place for the/a night. Suggested Local Attractions: Rhymes Memorial Library, shopping at Magnolias and Lace, or The Rose… El Paso Mexican and Big Johns Burgers. Boeuf River and Rhymes School have deep historical roots. Motor homes in excess of 30,000 pounds and more than 35’ in length may not have the kind of ‘get up and go’ needed to navigate the front orchard. I know they have get up and go, it just is not distributed in a way that makes them able to navigate the orchard perhaps… We mainly host 33’ and under bumper pulls! We are not set up to pull out rigs weighing 30,000 pounds or more that may become bogged down! CNR or Bear's Towing Service is! If you risk it, call ahead for rates. As a side note, we do have a local Walmart and a Pilot if it’s raining and you need a place to stay over and you have a super heavy setup. I know that those parking lots are not pretty, but you sure won't get stuck in them... Happy Camping!
Vehicle Suitability Information
Pets Welcome
Electric Hookup: 50A
Slideouts Allowed
Offleash Area for Pets
Generators Allowed
Separate Tow Vehicle Parking
Campfire Ring Provided
Outdoor Cooking Allowed
House Rules
Butts go in trash. No Generators after 6pm. Pick up and Pull out by 9am Please! Dogs need to be current on Vet and Flea / Tick Treated. We have a quiet little life here, except for one rooster. He is kinda vocal sometimes! We don’t outright sell things like many hosts do. Occasionally we have eggs for $3.00 a dozen or by request will take orders for dinners or desserts (food license/ServeSafe is current). Canned goods, soups, etc… We have a canning pantry where items are for sale $2.00 a jar if you want to avoid store shopping. Our town has a walmart, DG, Brookshires and several gas stations. This part of the I-20 corridor is low on safe, clean and just usable places to RV/stay. Eatting out recommendations available if needed (Waffle House and El Fogata are about it - Both 1 minute away) Fire Ring can be provided. #NoWorriesAttitude found here…
Location
Access Road Conditions: You may be more comfortable pulling just past of the mailbox and using the yard if you are not plugging in for the night. 50amp plug may or may not be booked. Rate is $25.00 per night for 50 amp service. If you need 30 amp bring your step down service! Rigs more than 35’ long weighing in excess of 30,000 pounds (Motorhome Coach) are probably not best suited for this type of camp ground. A GM truck towing a 33’ Airstream is what we most commonly see. We have never seen a tow set up like this have problems navigating the orchard. Trees are being trimmed constantly and shrubs removed as we add utilities to the front orchard. Tow Vehicle Parking Details: We are not particular. Can use driveway roadside or park with the travel trailer.
Parking Surface
Grass
Hosted By amandarae1980
Age:
30-45
Country Farm Life Details: Our family lives in Louisiana on our small farm. We have 9 acres where we can fish and hunt and let the kids have bonfires at night. It’s a charmed life. Home Town: Rayville, Louisiana Favorite Boondocking Locations: Still learning Skills or Expertise to Share: Old man is a licensed electrician.
Availability for RV Camping
References for this location from other RVers
Eubyfam2
2 weeks ago
Thanks so much to our host and hostess at Front of the Farm! They were helpful and friendly, let us visit with their puppies. We enjoyed the use of their fit pit and a quiet evening. And their farm fresh eggs the next morning! Thank you for your hostility!
HCHuber88
1 month ago
Amanda is a wonderful host! We had the pleasure of staying here a couple months ago and loved sleeping under the orchard trees and twinkle lights. We felt very safe and Amanda even gave us a tour of the farm! Can’t wait to stop by next time.
HoneyBadger
1 month ago
Amanda was awesome, very laid back atmosphere. Nice 50 amp power connection at my spot. This location is not very far off I-20, easy to get in / out of. After I setup, her young son came out and chatted with us and showed off one of his finger paintings - too cute! Lights in the trees were pretty cool as well. Thank you Amanda!
Heatherwieler
2 months ago
Amanda and family were very friendly and welcoming. The location is super easy to get to just off the I20. The lights hanging from the trees look magical at night. Thank you for the great place to hang our hats for the night.
TheRVdream
5 months ago
We enjoyed having a one night stay with this great host. Very friendly and nice place to stay. A little difficult for large rigs to get in and our but we did it.
