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  3. Bear Run Campground

Camping at Bear Run Campground near Portersville

Private campground · Portersville · 24 campsites

A campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Nestled in the scenic countryside of western Pennsylvania, Bear Run Campground is a family-friendly destination designed for both relaxation and fun. 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.

4.7 on Campspot · 40 reviewsBook on Campspot
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

24 available sites

24 open of 24 site types
Primitive Tent
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Primitive Walk In Tent Site
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Basic Tenting
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Water and Electric Pop Up Camper Site
RV · Up to 22 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$95 for 2 nights
$47/night · before taxes & fees
Water and Electric RV/Pop Up Site
RV · Up to 25 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$95 for 2 nights
$47/night · before taxes & fees
Water and Electric RV/Pop Up/Tent Site
RV or tent · Up to 25 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$95 for 2 nights
$47/night · before taxes & fees
Water and Electric Tent/Pop Up Camper Site
RV or tentElectric
Available all 2 nights
$95 for 2 nights
$47/night · before taxes & fees
Paved Water and Electric Pop Up/ RV Site
RV · Up to 25 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$110 for 2 nights
$55/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Check dates on Campspot.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Primitive Tent
tent
✓✓from $30
Primitive Walk In Tent Site
tent
✓✓from $30
Basic Tenting
tent
✓✓from $30
Water and Electric Pop Up Camper Site
rv
✓✓from $47
Water and Electric RV/Pop Up Site
rv
✓✓from $47
Water and Electric RV/Pop Up/Tent Site
rv
✓✓from $47
Water and Electric Tent/Pop Up Camper Site
tent
✓✓from $47
Paved Water and Electric Pop Up/ RV Site
rv
✓✓from $55
Back-In Full Hook Up RV Site
rv
✓✓
From $60 for 2 nights
$30/night · Before taxes & fees
24 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Campspot. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Campspot ↗

24 openSites from $30/night
Book on Campspot

Amenities & location

  • Arcade
  • Bathrooms
  • Boat Ramp
  • Camp Store
  • Craft Room
  • Dump Station
  • Internet
  • Laundry
  • Mini Golf
  • Pavilion
  • Pet Area
  • Pets Allowed
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 3 full-hookup, 5 electric individual sites.

Location

184 Badger Hill Rd.
Open in Google Maps ↗

Bear Run Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Bear Run Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (7 of 8 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Bear Run Campground have RV hookups?
3 full-hookup, 5 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Bear Run Campground?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Bear Run Campground?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Campspot listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (7 of 8 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 3 full-hookup, 5 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 2 pull-through, 6 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 14 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Getting there
Listing 184 Badger Hill Rd. (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Campspot. Quotes are verbatim.

Good with kids · 2 reviews

“The Halloween activities were so much fun for kids, and adults, too.”

Jan K · Oct 2026

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (40 reviews, ★ 4.7). Not written or edited by us.

“Beautiful through and through. The whole experience was lovely.”

Susan M B 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights21 sites open for every night

Fombell Landing

9.3 mi from Bear Run Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $41/night
$81 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Mines & Meadows ATV/RV Resort

11.7 mi from Bear Run Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Runnin Crazy Farm

13.8 mi from Bear Run Campground (straight-line)
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Bike the Burgh Tour Pittsburgh area · 3 hr · from $59/person
    • Pittsburgh Segway Tour Pittsburgh area · 2 hr · from $58/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Essential Pittsburgh Experience - The One Tour to Take Pittsburgh area · 2 hr · from $75/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 4 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2021 Dutchmen Colorado Trailer
2021 Dutchmen Colorado Trailer

Travel trailer · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 95 mi from campground

$85/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2017 Forest River Salem Hemisphere
2017 Forest River Salem Hemisphere

Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 6 · 101 mi from campground

$110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
HUGE Living Space with King Bed! SOLAIRE 316RLTS
HUGE Living Space with King Bed! SOLAIRE 316RLTS

Travel trailer · 35 ft · sleeps 4 · 143 mi from campground

$129/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Bear Run Campground

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

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Essential Pittsburgh Experience - The One Tour to Take
Essential Pittsburgh Experience - The One Tour to Take

Pittsburgh area · 2 hr · from $75/person

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh area · 2 hr · from $33/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Bike the Burgh Tour
Bike the Burgh Tour

Pittsburgh area · 3 hr · from $59/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Campspot for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 2026100%0%0%
Dec 2026100%0%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Black & Ghost Tour
Black & Ghost Tour

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Pittsburgh Signature Guided Brewery Tour
Pittsburgh Signature Guided Brewery Tour

Pittsburgh area · 3.5 hr · from $105/person

Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour

Pittsburgh area · 2.5 hr · from $49/person

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Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings

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Pittsburgh Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, & More

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Compare site types

24 individual reservable campsites from Campspot, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Lodging

13 sites · From $80, From $149/night

13 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Rv

7 sites · From $47.25, From $78.75/night

7 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent

4 sites · From $30, From $47.25/night

4 open Nov 13–Nov 15