Pennsylvania · published-coordinate region
Bush Recreation Area
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US Army Corps of Engineers43Supported overnight records
4Published site categories
43Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 43 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
43
Vehicle limit
43
Vehicle length
3
Driveway entry
42
Shade
21
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The campsite mix
Rv Electric
16
Standard Nonelectric
15
Tent Only Nonelectric
11
Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
1
Operator 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
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THE ACTUAL SITES
43 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 43 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 003 Loop 1 Source updated: 2026-09-14 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 26 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 004 Loop 1 Source updated: 2026-07-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 005 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 006 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 007 Loop 1 Source updated: 2026-05-23 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 008 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 009 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 010 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 011 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 012 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 013 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 014 Loop 1 Source updated: 2026-08-07 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 015 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 62 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 016 Loop 1 Source updated: 2026-08-07 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 017 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 018 Loop 1 Source updated: 2026-08-07 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 49 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 019 Loop 1 Source updated: 2026-09-14 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 020 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 62 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 021 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 43 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 022 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 023 Loop 1 Source updated: 2026-08-19 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 024 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 025 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 026 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 027 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 028 Loop 1 Source updated: 2026-08-23 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 37 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 029 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 030 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 031 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 032 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 033 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 034 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 035 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 54 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 036 Loop 1 Source updated: 2026-09-14 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 037 Loop 1 Source updated: 2026-09-14 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 52 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 038 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 039 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 040 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 041 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 49 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 042 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 56 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 043 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 33 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 044 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Rv Electric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 48 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site Kiski Nonprofit Group Campground BUSH RECREATION AREA Source updated: 2026-09-08 | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 25 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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