Bush Recreation Area
Bush Recreation Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Pennsylvania. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Pennsylvania
- Coordinates
- 40.43829, -79.43646
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 724-639-9013
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Bush Recreation Area
Overview 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. 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 oppo
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sheetz · 2.9 mi
- Low clearances
- 9 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Conemaugh Lake Pavilions | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Hillside Campground | Private campground | 5.0 mi | — | — |
| Modern Cabins | Private campground | 5.1 mi | — | — |
| Lakeside Campground | Private campground | 5.3 mi | — | — |
| Camp Area 1 | Private campground | 8.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.