Ridge Rider Campground
Little Orleans, Maryland
28 RV Sites, 44 Tent Sites
5.03 reviewsRidge Rider Campground occupies 222 acres in Little Orleans, Maryland, where the Potomac River winds out of the Western Maryland highlands and the ridge-and-valley terrain of the Appalachian Mountains frames a river valley that has changed little since the canal era of the early nineteenth century. The ridge rider campground's position in this unhurried corner of Allegany County gives it a natural seclusion that most East Coast campgrounds cannot offer—surrounded on most sides by protected public lands and bordered by one of the great historic transportation corridors of American history.
The campground offers tent camping, RV sites, and cabin accommodations, with the cabins representing a particularly comfortable option—sleeping eight with full kitchens, AC and heat, WiFi, and pet-friendly policies that make them a genuine home base for extended family visits. A swimming pool, stocked fishing pond, basketball courts, playground, and well-stocked camp store cover the day-to-day recreation needs, while a pavilion handles group gatherings and the central recreation room with pool tables, pinball machines, and games provides evening entertainment when the fireflies come out along the Potomac bottom.
Little Orleans sits at the western edge of Allegany County, where the landscape begins the geological transition from the valley-and-ridge terrain of central Maryland to the more dramatic river gorge country of the upper Potomac. The town itself is little more than a cluster of buildings around Bill's Place—a bar and general store that has served Potomac River travelers since 1906—but the surroundings are spectacular, and the sense of genuine rural remoteness within two to three hours of Baltimore and Washington D.C. explains why the campground draws repeat visitors who make the drive deliberately rather than discovering it by accident.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park runs immediately adjacent to the campground, offering 185 miles of towpath open to hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders along the route where mule-drawn canal boats carried coal from Cumberland to Georgetown from 1828 to 1924. The towpath here is flat, well-shaded, and follows the Potomac through some of the most beautiful river scenery in the mid-Atlantic—a genuinely rewarding multi-day cycling route with the campground as its western anchor. Green Ridge State Forest, 43,000 acres of managed woodland directly north of the campground, provides mountain biking trails, hunting, and dispersed camping on terrain that gives serious off-road cyclists an eastern destination that rivals the better-known trail systems of West Virginia.
Ridge Rider Campground operates through the Maryland camping season with spring, summer, and fall all offering genuinely appealing conditions in the Potomac highlands. Fishing in the river and the stocked pond draws year-round visitors when the weather cooperates, and the canal towpath is at its most beautiful during fall foliage and spring wildflower seasons when the bottomland forest along the Potomac is at its most vivid.
What does this place offer
- Basketball
- Bathrooms
- Biking
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Corn Hole
- Dump Station
- Firewood
- Fishing
- Game Room
- General Store
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Overall rating
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AmandaOakdale, Tennessee
September 2025
This campground is easy to find and the road is fairly RV-friendly to go in and out of. I loved the quietness of the park, even surrounded by other campers, especially since this was a work trip & not a vacation, so I left early & got in late. Site was easy to find & spacious to maneuver & set up. I'll be ...Show more
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MichaelRochester, NY
April 2025
We only stayed1 night on our way to Virginia Beach, but the stay went well. They have a very nice camp store and the people were friendly.
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SteveTewksbury, MA
July 2024
Ridge Rider Campground is nestled in a serene wooded mountain setting, just 6 miles off the highway exit. The drive to the campground is scenic and well-marked, making it easy to find even for first-time visitors. The location is perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and i...Show more
Location
Things to know
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AMRules
Registration
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.
- Check In: 2:00 PM (campsites), 3:00 PM (cabins)
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
LATE CHECK-OUT POLICY:
- Late check-out may be available on a space-available basis and must be pre-arranged at a cost of $10.00 per hour.
- Guests who remain after 4:00 p.m. will be charged an additional night’s stay.
VEHICLE POLICY:
- Speed limit within the park is 5 mph.
- For the safety of all and to keep dust at a minimum this rule is strictly enforced.
- All RV’s must be 15 years or newer, RVIA certified, and are subject to management approval at their sole discretion.
- One habitable and one non-habitable vehicle are allowed per site and must be parked completely on the site.
- Please do not park on the grass or along the roadways.
- Extra vehicles may be allowed on a space-available basis at an additional fee of $5.00 per vehicle per night.
- All vehicles must be registered at the Front Desk upon arrival.
- Working on vehicles is prohibited.
- Vehicle washing is not permitted.
- Anyone operating a motor vehicle must have a valid driver’s license.
OCCUPANCY GUIDELINES:
- Base rate includes 4 people (2 adults, 2 children).
- Additional occupants and day-use visitors are $7.00 per person, per night for non-holidays, and $9.00 per person, per night for the holiday or special events.
- Maximum 6 guests per RV site.
- Cabin maximum occupancies vary by style and will incur fees for additional nightly guests.
- Children under 6 years of age are not subject to additional occupant fees or included in the maximum guest per site count.
- Campsites are assigned by park staff. Please do not change sites without approval from the Front Desk. Site-specific reservations may be available for an additional fee.
PET POLICY:
- Non-aggressive pets are welcome in the campground and must be registered at the Front Desk upon arrival.
- Pets must be kept on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times and under the control of their owner.
- Pets may not be left outside unattended.
- Guests are responsible for “clean up” after their pets. All pet dropping must be properly disposed of in a trash receptacle or collection area.
- Guests should carry proof of their pet’s current vaccinations.
- Pets are prohibited in park buildings, including restrooms and playgrounds.
- Noisy, vicious, or unruly pets are not allowed.
- Guests who are unable to control their pets must remove them from the premises, or the animal may be taken by local animal control authorities.
- The park is not responsible for and will hold accountable pet owners for any injury or damage caused by the pet(s).
- In addition, the owner of the pet that causes injury or damage to others is expected to resolve the issue directly with the injured party.
- Pets are allowed in specific cabin rentals. Pets in cabin rentals must be declared at the time of reservation.
- A pet fee of $45.00 per stay for up to 2 pets will be added to any cabin rental with pets occupying the unit.
SECURITY:
- Management is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged articles.
- Keep your valuables and bikes locked up.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
- Please keep your campsite tidy and litter-free.
- Quiet hours are 11 pm to 8 am.
- Parents are responsible for their children’s behavior and compliance with park rules.
- Please be courteous to other guests around you and do not walk through other campsites.
- Loud, objectionable noise is not allowed at any time.
- Profanity, violence, or inconsiderate behavior towards other guests and/or park personnel will not be tolerated.
SITE AMENITIES:
- Please report any issues with your site to the Front Desk.
- Sewer: All sewer connections must have an airtight seal as required by State & Federal law.
- Electric:
-- Plug your RV power cord in firmly with no space between the plug and the chosen receptacle.
-- Turn on the appropriate power breaker after the plug has been inserted.
-- When departing, turn the power breaker off before disconnecting your plug from the receptacle.
- Water:
-- We recommend the use of a water pressure regulator.
-- There is no water at the sites from mid-October to mid-April.
- Refuse:
-- Please bring all trash to the dumpsters located at the entry/exit road and make sure no additional debris is left in the fire pit.
-- Please do not leave refuse out overnight or in an open container to avoid wildlife interaction.
- Fire Pits:
-- Never leave a campfire unattended and fully extinguish campfires when you are done enjoying them.
-- Please do not move fire rings.
- If you move a picnic table, please return it to its original location.
- Please do not use portable grills on the picnic table without protecting the table from heat and food splatter.
- Flags:
-- Current nations, states, provenances, sports teams, military, and college affiliations are permitted.
-- No other flags are permitted including political party, confederate flags, or flags containing profanity.
NATURE:
- Please do not cut, trim, or otherwise disturb the natural vegetation in and around the park.
FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS are PROHIBITED.
- Please enjoy your stay at Ridge Rider Campground!
- If you have any questions or would like recommendations for things to do and see, please visit us at the Front Desk.
Cancellation Policy
MODERATE
If the guest cancels at least 1 week before your check-in day and time, they will receive a full refund (minus Spot2Nite convenience or resort fees). If the guest cancels within the 1 week before check-in, there will be no refund.