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About

Nestled in the scenic countryside of western Pennsylvania, Bear Run Campground is a family-friendly destination designed for both relaxation and fun. Located just .5 miles from Lake Arthur and Moraine State Park, and minutes from the waterfalls, hiking trails, and iconic covered bridge at McConnells Mill State Park, it offers the perfect home base for outdoor adventure. Guests can enjoy boating, fishing, and exploring nearby attractions before returning to the campground’s swimming pool, playground, and full calendar of themed weekends, crafts, games, and family-friendly events. Conveniently situated about 35 minutes north of Pittsburgh, Bear Run Campground delivers memorable outdoor experiences that feel close to everything, yet comfortably away from it all—book your stay today and start planning your next getaway.

Park Features

  • Arcade
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Basketball
  • Bathrooms
  • Beach
  • Boat Launch
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Dog Park
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Garbage
  • General Store
  • Hiking
  • Ice Cream
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry
  • Live Music
  • Mini-Golf
  • Pavilion
  • Playground
  • Pool
  • Showers
  • Snack Stand
  • Volleyball
  • Waterfront

About the Park

Nestled in the scenic countryside of western Pennsylvania, Bear Run Campground is a family-friendly destination designed for both relaxation and fun. Located just .5 miles from Lake Arthur and Moraine State Park, and minutes from the waterfalls, hiking trails, and iconic covered bridge at McConnells Mill State Park, it offers the perfect home base for outdoor adventure. Guests can enjoy boating, fishing, and exploring nearby attractions before returning to the campground’s swimming pool, playground, and full calendar of themed weekends, crafts, games, and family-friendly events. Conveniently situated about 35 minutes north of Pittsburgh, Bear Run Campground delivers memorable outdoor experiences that feel close to everything, yet comfortably away from it all—book your stay today and start planning your next getaway.

Address

Bear Run Campground
184 Badger Hill Rd., Portersville, PA 16051

Park Policies

Check-In: After 4:00pm
Check-Out: Before 2:00pm
Cancellation Policy
Terms & Conditions
Refund Policy
COVID Policy

Campspot Policies

Terms & Conditions
Privacy Notice

Customer Reviews

Camper
Satisfaction Rating

4.7

33 Verified Reviews

All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.

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Wifi
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Location
Washrooms
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Valerie G.
August 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

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grey star
Cellular
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Wifi
grey star
Value
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Site
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Location
grey star
Washrooms
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Amenities
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N.S.
August 2026
4/5
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Four out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Overall the stay was nice. The sights were a little tight, but we enjoyed being so close to the pool and store. The pool was great, the seating at the pool was very nice. The playground was also great, per our kids. We didn’t do too many activities, we were looking more for family time together. The store has great options. Wish they had stickers though!! We love to add them to our collection on the back of our camper, let everyone know where we have been. Staff was very friendly though and helpful. Very close to 79, just off of the Portersville exit. You can hear the highway from the campsites though. We stayed at site B12, black top, level. Very easy for setup and no extra leveling required.

Staff
green star
Cellular
green star
Wifi
green star
Value
green star
Site
green star
Location
green star
Washrooms
grey star
Amenities
green star
S.S.
August 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Staff
green star
Cellular
green star
Wifi
green star
Value
green star
Site
green star
Location
green star
Washrooms
grey star
Amenities
green star

Park Features

  • Arcade
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Basketball
  • Bathrooms
  • Beach
  • Boat Launch
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
    Additional Cost
  • Dog Park
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Garbage
  • General Store
  • Hiking
  • Ice Cream
    Additional Cost
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry
    Additional Cost
  • Live Music
  • Mini-Golf
  • Pavilion
    Additional Cost
  • Playground
  • Pool
  • Showers
  • Snack Stand
  • Volleyball
  • Waterfront

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Breweries
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sites
  • Horseback Riding
  • Museums
  • Paddling
    Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting, Tubing
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping
  • State Parks

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