1.5 hours from Baltimore
Seasonal Camping from Baltimore
100% Seasonal RV Campground in Michaux State Forest
Baltimore offers urban excitement - Inner Harbor, Ravens games, world-class dining. But city life has a cost: traffic, noise, concrete everywhere. When you need mountains instead of skyscrapers, when you crave the sound of wind through pines instead of sirens, Pine Ridge Campground is just 90 minutes away.
At 2,050 feet elevation in Pennsylvania's Michaux State Forest, Pine Ridge provides the antidote to Baltimore's intensity. Leave after work Friday, arrive by dinner, and spend the weekend in genuine mountain serenity. Your RV stays set up all season, so there's no packing or setup - just arrival and relaxation.
Many Baltimore professionals have discovered that seasonal camping transforms their work-life balance. The Friday evening drive becomes a transition ritual, leaving stress on I-83 and finding peace in the mountains. The community that forms over the season - neighbors who become friends - adds a dimension that hotel getaways never can.
Why Baltimore Residents Choose Pine Ridge
The escape you've been looking for
Common Frustrations at Home
- City traffic and congestion
- Limited outdoor recreation nearby
- Summer heat without mountain breezes
- Urban noise and crowds
- High cost of weekend getaways
The Pine Ridge Solution
- Just 90 minutes to mountain serenity
- Leave after work Friday, arrive by dinner
- Your RV stays set up all season
- 20+ degrees cooler at 2,050 feet
- Build lasting friendships with fellow campers
What Makes Pine Ridge Special
More than a campground - a seasonal community
What Baltimore Campers Say
“Baltimore is home but Pine Ridge is our escape. 90 minutes and we're breathing mountain air with friends we've made over the seasons.”
The Jackson Family
Baltimore, MD
“After years of beach weekends, we tried mountain camping at Pine Ridge. The community, the cooler temps, the peace - we're never going back to hotels.”
Marcus & Tina R.
Baltimore, MD
What's Near Pine Ridge?
Your seasonal site is a base camp for adventures
Gettysburg National Military Park
Walk the hallowed ground of America's most famous Civil War battle.
12 miles awayHersheypark
Pennsylvania's largest amusement park with 70+ rides, water park, and Chocolate World.
35 miles awayMichaux State Forest ATV Trails
40+ miles of designated ATV trails through pristine Pennsylvania forest.
4 miles awayCaledonia State Park
Swimming pool, hiking trails, fishing, and historic sites in a beautiful mountain setting.
9 miles awayQuestions from Baltimore Residents
How far is Pine Ridge from Baltimore?
Pine Ridge Campground is about 90 minutes (75 miles) from Baltimore. Take I-83 north, then Route 30 west and Route 34 south into Michaux State Forest.
Is 90 minutes too far for regular weekend use?
Not at all! Many Baltimore campers come up every weekend. The drive becomes a transition from city stress to mountain peace. And with your RV always set up, you arrive ready to relax.
How does seasonal camping compare to beach weekends?
Seasonal camping offers something beach rentals can't: the same neighbors every weekend who become genuine friends, no booking stress, and a fraction of the cost. For the price of 2-3 beach weekends, you have a mountain home all season.
What can we do at Pine Ridge and nearby?
Pine Ridge offers pool, WiFi, and community events. Nearby you'll find ATV trails, the Appalachian Trail, state parks, and attractions like Gettysburg (20 min) and Hersheypark (45 min).
Ready for Your Mountain Escape?
Join our 100% seasonal community in Michaux State Forest. Just 1.5 hours from Baltimore, your peaceful mountain retreat awaits.