Bush Recreation Area

Loyalhanna Lake

The Bush Recreation Area is located next to the scenic Loyalhanna Lake. This location provides picturesque views of the lake as well as opportunities for bird watching, boating, fishing, hunting and paddle sports.

This campground has a variety of sites available from full RV hookup to primitive tent camp sites. Picnic tables and campfire grill rings are equipped at every campsite.
Patrons at the campground will have access to flushing toilets, drinking water, showers and a dump station.

Need to Know

• Off-road vehicles are not permitted, including dirt bikes, ATVs, etc.

• Horseback riding is prohibited.

• For more information about Loyalhanna Lake please call (724) 639-9013 or contact us at our Facebook page

• Be aware that the campground and boat launch can be closed due to a high water event. 

• vessels under 16 Ft., canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards are required to wear there life jackets at all times.

• Dogs are required to be on a leash no more than 6 feet at all times.

• All Drone use is prohibited on property.

• Protect our forests from foreign pests, please do not relocate fire wood that is not from the area.

• Pennsylvania state law requires children under 13 to wear a personal flotation device (PFD); all people on boats less than 16 feet in length and all canoes and kayaks must also wear a PFD.

• For review of our Regulations under Title 36 click the link below:

  https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Portals/48/docs/Recreation/ODS/Regulations/RulesandRegulations.pdf

• Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive-day period is prohibited without the written permission of the District Commander. 

•  Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

•  If you have any questions about the rules and regulations for the Loyalhanna Lake Recreation Areas please call the Ranger Station, 724-639-9013.

Natural Features

The campground is located in a beautiful valley overlooking Loyalhanna Lake. Among terrain characterized by its diversity, visitors will discover rolling foothills of the Laurel Highlands, from which the headwaters of the Loyalhanna Creek flow.

Nearby Attractions

The West Penn Trail offers excellent hiking and biking opportunities within a short 10 minute drive. Additionally the site of Loyalhanna dam provides interpretive displays of the dam as well as a great scenic view.

Recreation

The Bush Recreation Area offers boating with unlimited horse power. Visitors to the area can kayak or canoe the lake as well, and take advantage of kayak rentals located in the Bush Recreation Area.
The Loyalhanna Lake offers great fishing opportunities, with multiple bass tournaments each year. This lake also has some of the best channel catfishing in Pennsylvania, with multiple fish stockings each year. If you like fishing from shore there are plenty of opportunities to fish both moving and still waters.
Those that like to go bike riding can find the West Penn Trail located at our sister project just 10 minutes away.

Contact Information

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440 Loyalhanna Dam Road Saltsburg PA 15681-2206

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 724-639-9013

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

From Pittsburgh, take I-376 E (12.1 miles) keep left and continue onto US-22 E. Make a left at PA-981 N located in New Alexandria, PA near the Sheets gas station. Make a left onto Bush Road, passing Mannitto Golf Course, make another left into the Bush Recreation Area.

200 Boat Dock Road

New Alexandria PA, 15670

Available Campsites

• Site 007, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site 030, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site 019, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site 005, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site 022, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site 033, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site 009, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site 020, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site 023, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site 037, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site 044, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site Kiski Nonprofit Group Campground, Loop BUSH RECREATION AREA, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site 015, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site 024, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site 021, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site 011, Loop Loop 1, Type Rv Electric
• Site 035, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric

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