Weekend Getaway at Pipestem
Weekend Getaway at Pipestem, held in "Almost Heaven" West Virginia, remains on the schedule for 2026. As always, all brands and riders are welcome and no membership is required. Join us to take in some of the greatest motorcycle routes that the state has to offer... and bring your friends!
Event Details:
When: Aug. 14-16, 2026
Where: Pipestem Resort State Park: 3405 Pipestem Drive, Pipestem, WV 25979
Reservations: 304-466-1800 -- event code “BMW26”
Event Contact: Rides4Fun / Fred Bramblett tel. 859-653-9585 or via the contact form
The Experience:
Your event experience starts from the time that you leave your driveway until you return home. Rides4Fun has partnered with a national navigation company to offer our guests the capability to choose to have “Best Motorcycle Roads” mapped for them or select the fastest route to and from the event. Visit Rever.co
The higher mountain elevation location (Pipestem was once a ski resort) should ensure some great riding weather. West Virginia offers incredible roads for street riders and is legendary for its primitive roads for adventure riders.
Pipestem Resort State Park is located in the heart of West Virginia in the famous Appalachia Mountains. It is the perfect state to hold a summer MOA Getaway. West Virginia is the only state with a mountain valley elevation over 3,000’ east of the Mississippi River. The terrain and sparse traffic make it a natural motorcyclist haven.
Guests will enjoy the destination nestled in the heart of historical timber and coal country. Guests arriving on Friday will be impressed with the park’s great amenities. The first stop for guests will be sign-in at the McKeever Lodge sitting at the base of a mountain. The park even has as second lodge at the summit of the mountain -- the Mountain Creek Lodge.
The McKeever Lodge will be the center of everything for the event weekend. Lodging offerings for event guests include everything from traditional rooms at the lodge, cabins, RV spots, and tent camping spaces.
There will be a welcome reception featuring full-service, private cash bars and appetizers on Friday. Saturday’s banquet dinner will be catered by park staff.
Schedule:
Registration:
Event Fee: $299 (See discounts below offered to AMA and BMW MOA members)
Rider & Passenger Price: $399
Active AMA members receive $20 off of event registration ($279 w/ discount). Log into your AMA portal and find the code on the discounts page.
Current BMW MOA members receive $60 off of event entry ($239 w/ discount) through April 16, 2026, and $20 off ($279 w/ discount) starting April 17, 2026. Find the code on the member discounts page after logging in.
Not a member of either org? Sign up for the BMW MOA here and enter referral code "Rides4Fun" or join the AMA here.
Event Perks:
All event locations are at state parks/resorts and offer a wide variety of lodging options from tent camping to resort lodge rooms. Once you're off of your bike for the day, there's plenty of amenities within walking distance to enjoy.
In addition to the five street routes and one adventure route option from Rides4Fun, event supporter Backroads of Appalachia will be on hand to offer guests additional route programming in the region.
Lodging:
The incredible Pipestem Resort State Park will be the base of operations for the event.
All lodging has been blocked out for our guests. However, it’s available on a first come, first served basis. Call the park directly at 304-466-1800 to make reservations. You will need to provide them the event code of “BMW26” to book a room. If you visit the park’s website, the property will show sold out for the weekend. You must call.
The McKeever Lodge will be the center of everything for the event weekend. Lodging offerings for event guests include everything from traditional rooms at the lodge, cabins, RV spots, and tent camping spaces.