Bush Recreation Area

Loyalhanna Lake, PA · ≈13.7 mi to Murrysville
Sites
43
Max rig
22 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
13.7 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Smaller RVs and trailers
  • RVers with electric and water hookups
  • Pet owners
  • Campers wanting campfires and grills

✕ Not ideal for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • RVers needing sewer hookups
  • Remote camping without cell service

Connectivity

Best bet: AT&TUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

16 Rvs
15 Standards (no Hookups)
11 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)
1 Group Tent Only Area (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 15 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground (the managing agency lists a general max of 22 ft, but individual site dimensions aren't recorded here).

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedElectric hookupsFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeWater hookups
Activities
CampingDay Use Area
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Straightforward accessAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Murrysville, ~13.7 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USACE

Overview

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.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground