Deer Run Wilderness Area

Deer Run Wilderness Area Deer Run Wilderness Area is comprised of a challenge course (includes a 50’ climbing tower & 100 yard zip line) and a 30-bed campground.

We were pleased to work with Indiana Civil Air Patrol Cadets again this year. Senior Cadets use the challenge course at ...
06/17/2026

We were pleased to work with Indiana Civil Air Patrol Cadets again this year. Senior Cadets use the challenge course at Deer Run to work on leadership skills, teamwork and to experience individual achievement. Everyone participated with many great accomplishments!

We have a few spots still open for our next Challenge Camp session June 22-26.Please contact Director Michael Gobert for...
06/13/2026

We have a few spots still open for our next Challenge Camp session June 22-26.
Please contact Director Michael Gobert for more information or to get your child signed up.
Call or text 260-610-9909
[email protected]

What a great way to start our camping season! The weather was perfect. It was a busy week of challenges, creative play, ...
06/03/2026

What a great way to start our camping season! The weather was perfect. It was a busy week of challenges, creative play, nature exploration, laughter and new friendships.
Thank you campers, volunteers and parents for all the memories!

Caleb Odle celebrated his 10th birthday at Deer Run Wilderness with family and friends.......by taking on the rock wall ...
05/22/2026

Caleb Odle celebrated his 10th birthday at Deer Run Wilderness with family and friends.......by taking on the rock wall / zip line challenge.
What a fun day!
Caleb, hope you have a fantastic year!

Last week we had a fun day with Mrs. Ervin's 3rd grade class from St  Peter's Lutheran School.This energetic group parti...
05/17/2026

Last week we had a fun day with Mrs. Ervin's 3rd grade class from St Peter's Lutheran School.
This energetic group participated in field games, low elements and a nature walk with Michael.
Thanks for being with us!

A big Thank You to Eagle Scout Breydon Stone from St Vincent's Boy Scout Troop 2!!Breydon and crew built a much needed l...
05/15/2026

A big Thank You to Eagle Scout Breydon Stone from St Vincent's Boy Scout Troop 2!!
Breydon and crew built a much needed lean-to shed extension at Deer Run Wilderness Area. This addition will allow access to dry firewood and make room for implement storage.
We are so grateful for your hard work!

Boy Scout Troop 333 was at Deer Run recently for their annual campout and crossover event. They participated in challeng...
05/07/2026

Boy Scout Troop 333 was at Deer Run recently for their annual campout and crossover event. They participated in challenge activities and provided some hours of service work.
It was a productive and meaningful experience
Thank you Troop 33!

This past weekend an exceptional group of men, from Heartland and the Rock Church, donated their time and talents to com...
05/05/2026

This past weekend an exceptional group of men, from Heartland and the Rock Church, donated their time and talents to complete projects here at Deer Run.
We are so grateful for your help and blessed to call you friends!

We recently had the pleasure of hosting members of NAI, National Association for Interpretation, at Deer Run Wilderness ...
04/30/2026

We recently had the pleasure of hosting members of NAI, National Association for Interpretation, at Deer Run Wilderness Area during their Midwest Regional Conference.
This great team spent a 1/2 day with Michael on the challenge course.
It was great to have you with us!

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18318 State Road 101
Spencerville, IN
46788

Telephone

(260) 610-9909

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