Bear Run Campground, located at 184 Badger Hill Rd, Portersville, PA 16051, offers a relaxing and family-friendly camping experience. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, it provides a variety of amenities and a peaceful environment for those seeking a getaway.
Based on customer reviews, Bear Run Campground is praised for its friendly staff and top-notch location. Visitors appreciate the shaded campsites, which provide relief during warm weather, even though the sites are noted to be on the smaller side. The campground is considered a great place to relax and escape the city.
Key features of Bear Run Campground include:
While the campground offers many positive aspects, some visitors have expressed disappointment with the pond's condition, noting that it was shallow and lacked fish during their visit. However, the overall experience is generally positive, with many visitors planning to return.
The campground's staff is highlighted for their attentiveness, particularly during heavy rain, when they assisted campers with their needs. The well-stocked store and the surprise food truck are also appreciated by visitors.
In summary, Bear Run Campground offers a pleasant and relaxing camping experience with shaded campsites and family-friendly amenities. Despite the pond issue, the campground's friendly staff and overall atmosphere make it a desirable destination for a weekend getaway.
For inquiries, you can contact Bear Run Campground at (724) 368-3564 or +1 724-368-3564.
Onsite services
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
RV camping
Hiking
Camping fee
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
Free parking lot
On-site parking
Dog park
Dogs allowed
Stayed here last summer and I plan on going back. The staff is very friendly and it’s a great place to get out of town for the weekend to relax. Although I do wish they had a decent pond to fish, when I went the water was very low(less than 1-2 foot) and I didn’t see a single fish in June.
We really enjoyed our trip to Bear Run! The location is top notch. The sites are on the smaller side but all the shade makes up for the lack of space. The staff are very friendly and helpful. After a heavy rain, they were out and about lending a hand and making sure everyone had what they needed. The store was well stocked, even for a late in the season stay. The pool was beautiful and had a LG on duty, playground was safe and fun for the kiddos. The food truck was a nice surprise as well! This was our first time camping at Bear Run and we can’t wait to come back!
Very cute and cozy campground outside of Pittsburgh for a refreshing weekend with the smells and sites of nature! The staff was very kind and helpful for my first time visiting. There were plenty of fun activities even so late in the season. I hope to return next year!
We recently stayed at BRC for two nights. The location is superb and there are a lot of amenities, especially for kiddos. We were blown away at the service when we entered the park at 2050 after a rainstorm. The security helped us get in our pull through site and stayed until we were fully hooked up with electricity and sewer. We never experienced this service at a RV park before. The only downside I saw was that the dog run is in a shady location. Therefore, the grass isn't growing in there making it a muddy mess. No one wants to let their dog run in dirt then get right back into the RV. I would stay here again and I highly recommend it.
A group of us tented here. It was the first time I’ve tented in forever! We had so much fun. The campground is kept clean and everyone is respectful. Bathroom facilities near office are kept incredibly clean!
Really nice camp area! The whole area is really nice and well kept, great general store in case you forgot anything, they have some events to. There's a playground for kids and great swimming pool to. The "primitive" camping is kinda dense, but there's spots that are more secluded, there a nice selection depending on group sizes. There was breakfast at the main building this morning, I might take a trip just for that because it was so good lol! We'll definitely be back.
Cute family owned camp ground. The owners were welcoming and wonderful. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because of the size of the big rig pull thru sites were very small - while we were there it looked like they are working on improvements. We look forward to coming back
We have a travel trailer. We use full hook ups for 30 amps of electricity. They had a pull through site. Very helpful and nice staff. Immediately addressed an issue with a water leak at the hook up. Recommended if you are visiting the Pittsburgh area. Just 30 to 40 minutes north on I 79.
Not big rig friendly, have to walk thru wooded area to get to fishing pond. Rd into place is single car width, if u meet another camper u are s.o.l. no way to move over. Streets in campground very narrow. Parking pads r paved which is nice. Store & pool area was nice. Other campers were constantly walking thru our area. Curfew for noise was 10;30 p.m. The folks beside us were sitting by fire talking & laughing loudly until after midnight. Not much of a playground.