Hunting Camping in Pennsylvania
Your Pennsylvania Hunting Camp
Seasonal RV camping with hunting access
For Pennsylvania hunters, the dream is a season-long camp near quality public land. Pine Ridge Campground makes that dream affordable. Located at 2,050 feet in Michaux State Forest, we're surrounded by thousands of acres of huntable state forest and minutes from State Game Lands 249.
A seasonal site at Pine Ridge functions like a traditional hunting camp - but with full hookups, hot showers, and modern amenities. Set up before archery season, leave your gear stored, and return for rifle season, late archery, and everything in between. No need to tear down and rebuild camp multiple times.
The Michaux State Forest holds healthy populations of whitetail deer, turkey, and small game. The terrain - mountain ridges, oak draws, and water sources - concentrates game in predictable patterns. Spend a season at Pine Ridge, and you'll learn where animals move, feed, and bed.
Unlike crowded public hunting areas near cities, Michaux offers space. The 93,000-acre forest provides room to find your own spots, develop them over time, and hunt without bumping into orange vests every hundred yards.
Why Pine Ridge for Hunting?
Traditional Pennsylvania hunting camps are disappearing. Land gets sold, leases get expensive, and cabin maintenance never ends. Pine Ridge offers a modern alternative: all the benefits of a season-long camp without the burdens of ownership.
Your full-hookup seasonal site stays set up all season. Hang stands during scouting trips. Store gear between hunts. Bring hunting partners for different seasons. Your camp is always ready.
The community includes fellow hunters who share information, help drag deer, and swap stories at the Corn Crib Bar. It's the hunting camp camaraderie without the hunting camp expenses.
Pine Ridge Advantages for Hunting
What makes Pine Ridge the ideal seasonal camping destination for hunting enthusiasts.
Surrounded by 93,000-acre Michaux State Forest - public hunting access
State Game Lands 249 is just 15 minutes away
Seasonal site stays set up all hunting season - archery through late season
Full hookups for comfortable hunting camp living
Store stands, gear, and equipment at your site
Community of fellow hunters for information and camaraderie
Hot showers after cold morning hunts
Mountain terrain concentrates deer movement patterns
Trail & Access Information
Pine Ridge is literally in the middle of Michaux State Forest, with huntable land in all directions from the campground boundary. State Game Lands 249 adds even more managed hunting territory within 15 minutes.
Michaux State Forest
All levelsState Game Lands 249
All levelsStorage & Logistics
Seasonal sites provide space for tree stands, ground blinds, ATVs for recovery, and all hunting gear. Many campers build organized storage setups at their sites for different seasons.
Rules & Regulations
Gear Checklist
Best Seasons
Archery opens early October. Rifle deer in late November/early December. Turkey seasons in spring and fall. Small game throughout fall and winter. Pine Ridge season runs April-October, covering archery through early rifle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hunt on the land around Pine Ridge?
Yes! Pine Ridge is surrounded by Michaux State Forest, which is open to public hunting. State Game Lands 249 is also just 15 minutes away. Between the two, you have access to over 100,000 acres of huntable land.
Is Pine Ridge open during hunting season?
Our season runs April through October, which covers archery season through early rifle season. We close before late firearms seasons, but you can hunt archery, early muzzleloader, and early rifle from Pine Ridge.
Can I set up tree stands and leave them at Pine Ridge?
Your seasonal site is yours all season - you can store tree stands, ground blinds, and hunting equipment there. Many hunters set up equipment during early season scouting and leave it ready for hunting trips.
Is there a butcher or processor nearby?
Several meat processors in Adams County handle wild game. We can provide recommendations. Some hunters set up their own processing at their campsites with proper equipment.
What Hunting Enthusiasts Say
“Sold my share of a cabin and got a Pine Ridge site instead. Less expense, better amenities, and the hunting is just as good. Best decision I made.”
Tom R.
Deer hunter from Camp Hill
Ready for Hunting Adventures?
Join the hunting enthusiasts who have made Pine Ridge their seasonal base camp. Your mountain retreat awaits.