Lancaster County & Amish Country

About Lancaster County & Amish Country

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is home to one of the oldest and largest Amish communities in America. Located about an hour east of Pine Ridge Campground, it offers a fascinating window into a simpler way of life that has remained largely unchanged for centuries.

The rolling farmland dotted with Amish farms, covered bridges, and horse-drawn buggies creates a picturesque landscape unlike anywhere else. Visitors can experience this unique culture through buggy rides, farm tours, and visits to Amish-owned shops and markets.

Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse is a popular destination featuring over 40 shops selling handmade quilts, furniture, baked goods, and specialty foods. The Amish Farm and House offers guided tours of a working Amish homestead. Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market and Central Market in Lancaster city showcase local produce and Pennsylvania Dutch specialties.

The food alone is worth the trip. Shoofly pie, whoopie pies, chicken pot pie, family-style dinners at restaurants like Good 'N Plenty and Plain & Fancy - your taste buds will thank you. Pack a cooler and bring back baked goods, cheese, and preserves to enjoy at your Pine Ridge campsite.

What to Expect

• Farm Tours: Visit working Amish farms and homesteads. The Amish Farm and House offers guided tours explaining Amish history, customs, and daily life.
• Shopping: Kitchen Kettle Village features 40+ shops. Find handmade quilts, furniture, baked goods, and specialty foods throughout the county.
• Dining: Family-style restaurants serve authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine including chicken pot pie, shoofly pie, and all-you-can-eat feasts.
• Scenic Drives: The countryside features covered bridges, working farms, and horse-drawn buggies. Take the scenic route and enjoy the pastoral beauty.