BUSH RECREATION AREA
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 724-639-9013
- Coordinates
- 40.4383, -79.4365
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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 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.
From the managing agency.
Is BUSH RECREATION AREA free?
We do not have a fee on record for BUSH RECREATION AREA. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to BUSH RECREATION AREA?
BUSH RECREATION AREA is at 40.4383, -79.4365. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions1.7 mi
- CONEMAUGH LAKE PAVILIONS4.0 mi
- Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area19.0 mi
- Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions 19.2 mi
- Crooked Creek Lake19.4 mi
- Damsite and Spillway Recreation Area19.5 mi
- Milton Loop Campground33.9 mi
- OUTFLOW CAMPING43.8 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
