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Best Camping at The Lake Arthur

All the Basics Before Your Stay With Us

During your camping vacation in Western Pennsylvania, we want you and your camping neighbors to have the ultimate camping experience near Lake Arthur and Moraine State Park. Spend some time with our rules and study our map prior to your arrival... the more prepared you are for your vacation, the more you'll be ready to start having fun the moment you arrive!

GENERAL POLICIES

1

DO NOT CUT TREES.

You may bring your own firewood or purchase it at our store.
2

Quiet hours are 10:30 PM - 8:30 AM.

All children should be at their campsite. Excessive disturbance will not be tolerated at any hour.
3

All visitors to any campsite must register at the office upon entering the campground. Fee entitles visitor the use of camp facilities including pool. All registered campers should make advance arrangements to receive their guests. This is for safety issues and knowing that all residents belong in the park.
4

Put all trash in dumpsters below restroom or beside restrooms on the hilltop.
5

Report any disturbances immediately to the office.
6

No guns allowed in camp from April 15th through October 31st.

CHECKING IN/OUT

1

Cabins and Rental Units Check-in

4:00 PM til close, Check-out: before 2:00 PM. Camp Site Check-in and Check-out time is 4:00 PM.
2

Campsites may be available prior to official check in time. Check with office upon check in. Damage to any trees, fences, buildings, or equipment must be settled at office before moving your camper from the premises.
3

A $50 replacement fee will be assessed for non-returned or damaged gate cards. Park one vehicle per campsite.

CAMPSITE POLICIES

1

Base Rate

includes up to 2 adults and 2 children, extra person fees apply.
2

Security Deposit

A $50 deposit will be held subject to an approved inspection of cabin or rental unit upon check-out. Pet- friendly cabins require a $100 deposit.
3

Do not use any site other than site assigned without office permission.
4

Your site rental allows one camping unit per site. Please check with office before pitching additional tents on your site.
5

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at any campground events. Alcoholic beverages must remain within your campsite. Strolling with alcohol is prohibited. Please conduct yourself in an orderly fashion. NO KEGS or drinking parties.
6

Clothes lines at Cabins, Pull-thru's and Full hookups campsites are prohibited. They prove to be a safety issue for kids running through the campground.
7

One picnic table per campsite please.
8

Drive no stakes longer than 7" in improved area (underground electric).
9

Park one vehicle per campsite.

Additional vehicles can park near boat storage area or in visitor parking next to the pool.
10

Please leave your site clean when departing.
11

No cash refunds for early departure.

Rain checks only. Any specific site requested requires the following minimum reservations: Weekends: 2 nights, Holidays: 3 nights

TRAVELING WITHIN THE CAMPGROUND

1

DRIVE SLOW

5 MPH, within the campground. Observe all posted speed limit signs.
2

No bike riding after dark

Please observe Pennsylvania State Laws regarding helmets.
3

No dirt bikes or off road vehicles

No unlicensed vehicles are permitted in the campground, i.e., golf carts, Quads, ATVs, etc. Non-licensed persons are prohibited from operation of motor vehicles within the campground.

OPEN FIRE POLICIES

1

Please observe the Emerald Ash Borer notification.
2

Do not move fire rings or build fires near or under trees.
3

Do not start campfires outside fire rings.
4

Do not burn cans, glass or trash.
5

Burn no wood longer than 2 feet in length.
6

Keep flammable materials away from fire area.
7

Do not set hot grills or other hot objects on tables.
8

Put out fire upon departure of campsite.

PETS

1

Pets are only permitted in "pet friendly" cabins.
2

Some breed restrictions. Check with the front office.
3

Pets are welcome at any of our RV and tenting sites, subject to our pet policies.
4

Designated campsites and cabins are pet friendly. Please ask which ones qualify.
5

Keep pets on leash and clean up after them.
6

Never leave pets unattended.
7

No pets are allowed in the Store, Arcade, Cabins, Restrooms, Swimming areas or playgrounds.
8

A Pet Run is located in the center of the campground.
9

If you would like to bring a pet to Bear Run Campground, please ask the front desk to send you a pet policy, complete the form and bring with you upon registering. Pet Security Deposit: $100.00 deposit for pet-friendly cabins, held on credit card.
10

Visitors of guests are not permitted to bring pets into the campground.
11

No more than 2 pets per site are permitted.
12

We require current proof of rabies vaccinations for all pets to be on file in the office.
13

Children under 10 will not be allowed to walk pets unsupervised in the campground.

Please click here to view and print our Pets Policy Agreement.

RESTROOM & SHOWER FACILITIES

1

Hot showers are available on-site for your convenience.
2

No dish washing in restrooms. Dish washing stations are located outside the lower bath house and the Silver Ridge Pavilion

RESERVATION POLICIES

1

Site/Cabin Cancellation Policy

Our cancellation policy depends on how far in advance you notify us of your cancellation.
2

30+ days prior to reservation date

Refund to original payment method minus $50 cancellation fee per campsite/cabin
3

14-29 days prior to reservation date

50% of reservation refund to original payment method and 50% of the reservation is forfeited.
4

7-13 days prior to reservation date

25% of reservation refund to original payment method and 75% of the reservation is forfeited.
5

0-6 days prior to reservation date

Full reservation forfeited. No refunds are given on or after arrival.

GROUP CABINS CANCELLATION POLICY

50% of the total bill will be assessed when cancelling prior to 30 days. If less than 30 days, the entire deposit amount is subject to loss.

SECURITY DEPOSIT

A $50 deposit will be held subject to an approved inspection of cabin or rental unit upon check-out. Pet-friendly cabins require a $100 deposit. management approval.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TO LABOR DAY POLICY

Saturday before-noon check-ins to campsites will be charged the full weekend rate.

A Free Night On Us!

If you book a six-night stay at an RV or tent site during any part of the camping season, we’ll give you a seventh night completely free. That’s our way of making sure you have enough time to relax and explore everything there is to do near Lake Arthur!

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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

info@bearruncampground.com

(724) 368-3564

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