Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions
Campground · Pennsylvania · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 2
- Bookable sites
- up to 25
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 1,009 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Loyalhanna Lake is located in the Laurel Highlands. 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 area 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
The pavilions are provided with electric sources and large charcoal grills for cookouts.Patrons of the pavilions will have access to flushing toilets and drinking water.
Natural Features
The pavilions are 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.The facts
- 2 bookable sites
- 2 sites for day use only
- 2 accessible sites
- Up to 25 people per site
- Loops: Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions
Site types
- 2 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, grills, shade.
2 campsites at Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 9:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dam Site | Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 25 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Lake Side | Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | — | ♿ 🐾 |
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.
440 Loyalhanna Dam Road
Saltsburgh, PA 15681
40.45940, -79.45223 · 40°27'33.8"N 79°27'8.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 40 | 49 | 62 | 72 | 80 | 83 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 52 | 41 |
| Low °F | 19 | 20 | 27 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 59 | 58 | 51 | 40 | 30 | 24 |
| Precip in | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions
- Can you reserve a site at Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions?
- Yes, Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions have?
- 2 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions.
Camping near Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions
- Bush Recreation Area 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Conemaugh Lake Pavilions 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area 17.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions 17.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crooked Creek Lake 17.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Damsite and Spillway Recreation Area 17.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Outflow Camping 45.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Youghiogheny Recreation Area 46 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh 28.7 mi · Facility
- Johnstown Flood National Memorial Visitor Center 36.6 mi · Facility
- Flight 93 Visitor Center 40 mi · Visitor Center
- Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center 45.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 724-639-9013
- Email ben.a.caparelli@usace.army.mil; Mary.A.Wylie@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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