The Adventure Starts Here... the rolling hills and lush valley in Carroll County, Maryland with the Gunpowder Falls River flowing through provide River Valley Ranch with a scenic backdrop for its exceptional summer camps, outdoor education & retreat programs, and special events. Unique activities include: horseback riding, skateboarding, 1700' zip line, ropes courses, paintball and much more
River Valley Ranch is a nonprofit Christian organization that seeks to improve the lives of all those who attend. Started in 1952 as a cowboy camp for youth, River Valley Ranch now serves as a summer youth camp, a retreat rental facility, an outdoor education center for area schools, and a destination for exciting seasonal events in a wholesome family atmosphere.