Openings · last 7 days
603
Availability is not tracked here yet
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Bush Recreation Area. That is a gap in what Campsite Sniper tracks — it does not mean the facility is full, closed, or unavailable. Recreation.gov may well be showing open dates right now.
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 603 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-272174
When Bush Recreation Area reopens
Bush Recreation Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
608
Openings · last 90 days
608
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dWednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 601 of 608 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Wednesday (98.8%), with Sunday (5) and Thursday (2) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 09:00 and 10:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 607 of 608 detected openings (99.8%). The remaining 0.2% occurred outside those hours. Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3–11 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 013 | 17 | 2.8% |
| 011 | 17 | 2.8% |
| 019 | 17 | 2.8% |
| 003 | 16 | 2.6% |
| 028 | 16 | 2.6% |
Site 013 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 17. One free watch covers every site here.
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 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.
43 monitored sitesRVs up to 62 ft15 with hookups18 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 25Min-stay sites
Getting there
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
440 Loyalhanna Dam Road, Saltsburg, PA 15681-2206724-639-9013
CampingDay Use Area
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02 · Field Photos · roll CS-272174 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-272174 · Bush Recreation Area · Saltsburg PA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Bush Recreation Area?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 608 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Bush Recreation Area, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Bush Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 603 site-date openings at Bush Recreation Area in the last 7 days, 608 over 30 days and 608 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Bush Recreation Area?
Wednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 601 of 608 (98.8%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at Bush Recreation Area fit a 35-foot RV?
30 of the 40 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 62 ft. 39 of those 40 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Bush Recreation Area?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3-11 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
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