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About Us

A Family Legacy on Lake Arthur

Your Memories are Our Story...

For years, Bear Run Campground has been a camping destination run by family, for families. We're continuing the tradition of making memories near Pittsburgh and Moraine State Park with a family camping experience that brings everyone together for an unforgettable vacation in Western Pennsylvania!

A Family Tradition

For more than 50 years, the Wehr family has been accommodating guests who come to enjoy the bountiful offering of outdoor family recreation and leisure attractions in the surrounding area.  The campground was originated by Robert Wehr, a career engineer born in 1929, who developed a passion for bringing families together through the outdoor lifestyle. In 1975, Bob and his wife June purchased a nearly 60-acre rolling agricultural land tract along Moraine State Park’s southwestern border that featured immediate access to the 16,000-acre state park and 3,200-acre Lake Arthur. Considering the strategic location and its rolling beauty and topographical challenges, Bob designed the park with a variety of unique camp areas for RVs, tents and cabins.

The park was created utilizing volunteers and recruits from his family, including his parents, wife June and sons Keith, Todd and Craig. The original design translated from blueprints to a 300-site full-service campground to be enjoyed by guests for generations.

And the Tradition Continues...

Today, the campground remains in the Wehr family and honors the vision and legacy that Bob and June Wehr had hoped for. The business still is run by members of the Wehr family and has become one of the premier camping destinations in Western Pennsylvania.

Thousands of families have built lasting memories and friendships over the years and remain loyal patrons. Today, the second and third generation of Wehrs are committed to honoring Bob and June’s vision and to build an even stronger offering.  The goal is to delight guests while staying true to providing an exceptional outdoor hospitality experience that is supported by a friendly and helpful staff.  The focus for the next 50 years will be to preserve the traditions that make Bear Run Campground a beloved gathering spot while creating new and meaningful experiences to bring families and guests back year after year.

Bear Run Campground is a family-owned and operated campground that offers premiere RVing, tenting, and cabin vacations near Pittsburgh and Moraine State Park.

184 Badger Hill Road
Portersville, Pennsylvania 16051