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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · PA

Bush Recreation Area

Bush Recreation AreaPhoto · USACE
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
45Sites
22 ftMax rig

The place

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. 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. Keep reading

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. Facilities 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. 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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 45

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
BUSH RECREATION AREAKiski Nonprofit Group Campgroundgroup tent only area nonelectric——
Loop 1001management——
Loop 1002management——
Loop 1003standard nonelectric——
Loop 1004standard nonelectric——
Loop 1005standard nonelectric——
Loop 1006standard nonelectric——
Loop 1007standard nonelectric——
Loop 1008standard nonelectric——
Loop 1009standard nonelectric——
Loop 1010standard nonelectric——
Loop 1011rv electric—30
Loop 1012rv electric—30
Loop 1013rv electric—30yes
Loop 1014rv electric—50
Loop 1015rv electric—30
Loop 1016rv electric—50
Loop 1017rv electric—30
Loop 1018rv electric—30
Loop 1019standard nonelectric——
Loop 1020rv electric—30
Loop 1021rv electric22 ft50
Loop 1022rv electric22 ft50
Loop 1023rv electric22 ft50
Loop 1024standard nonelectric——yes
Loop 1025standard nonelectric——
Loop 1026standard nonelectric——
Loop 1027tent only nonelectric——
Loop 1028rv electric—50
Loop 1029tent only nonelectric——
Loop 1030tent only nonelectric——
Loop 1031tent only nonelectric——
Loop 1032tent only nonelectric——
Loop 1033standard nonelectric——
Loop 1034tent only nonelectric——
Loop 1035standard nonelectric——
Loop 1036standard nonelectric——
Loop 1037tent only nonelectric——
Loop 1038tent only nonelectric——
Loop 1039tent only nonelectric——
Loop 1040tent only nonelectric——
Loop 1041rv electric—30
Loop 1042rv electric—30
Loop 1043tent only nonelectric——
Loop 1044rv electric—30
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in PA-14. This member’s public-lands record →

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