Bear Run Campground

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Family-run site with direct access to Lake Arthur
Heated outdoor pool, games room and shop
Kids' gem mine, kids' club and play area

Ever been to lovely Lake Arthur? Part of the 16,725-acre Moraine State Park, these Pennsylvania waters make up a manmade reservoir that's a smashing spot for hot air ballooning, windsurfing, sailing, boating and fishing. You can ice boat here too in the colder months, or cast out a line any time of year to land bass, catfish and other specimens… and also around are a couple of beaches, numerous opps for pleasure cruises, and quite a lot of wildlife watching (ospreys and bald eagles are frequently spotted here). With direct access to the lake and covering almost 60 acres of agricultural land tract along Moraine State Park's south-western border is Bear Run Campground, a family-run business carefully managed by owners June and Robert since 1975. It was designed to fit in with its scenic and green surroundings, as well as to cover a wide range of amenities to make stays comfy. Among the facilities are a heated outdoor pool and a TV and games room; for kids, there's a play area, a kids' club and – they'll think they've struck gold – a gem mine. Bear Run Campground also has a convenience store and free wifi. Campfires are allowed.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Bush

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Drainage hook-up points for caravans

Seasonal sites

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Bear Run Campground

184 Badger Hill Road

Portersville

Pennsylvania

USA

16051

Directions

Timezone

America/New_York Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00)

GPS

40.92893°N
-80.1243°W

Route directions

From Pittsburgh I-79 north to Exit 96; then make a right and the first left onto Badger Hill Road. From Cleveland I-80 to Exit 218. Merge onto 180 East to I-79S (exit 19A) until you reach Exit 96. Make a right towards Prospect and turn left onto Badger Hill Road. From Washington, PA I-70 to I-79N and proceed to Exit 96 towards Prospect; make a right and then to first left onto Badger Hill Road. From Erie, PA I-79 south to Exit 96; make a right and then to first left onto Badger Hill Road.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Get out on and around the lake first: Lake Arthur has heaps of things to do all year round, from ice fishing and ice boating to summer sailing and windsurfing. Regattas and races are regularly held by the lake's sailing club. Hiking, mountain biking and horse riding are all available around the Moraine State Park: try the three-mile Hilltop Trail near the Bear Run Boat Launch, the Sunken Garden Trail passing along the edge of Lake Arthur, and the Pleasant Valley Trail, on the lake's south shore. For museums, the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the Harmony Historic District with museum and the Andy Warhol Museum are all good options, while for family days, you could try the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, the Living Treasures Wild Animal Park and the National Aviary. Disc golfers have a lot to pick from nearby, with courses at Knob Hill Park, Moraine State Park and Slippery Rock University. Dirt track racing is available at Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park.

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Does Bear Run Campground have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Bear Run Campground dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Bear Run Campground? Get out on and around the lake first: Lake Arthur has heaps of things to do all year round, from ice fishing and ice boating to summer sailing and windsurfing. Regattas and … Read more