Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions
Loyalhanna Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Saltsburg, PA, PA
Price: From $70 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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 Bush Recreation Area offers boating with unlimited horse power.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Loyalhanna Lake in the Laurel Highlands offers picturesque views and excellent fishing opportunities with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. The 4.6/5 Google rating reflects campers' appreciation for easy shore access, multiple recreational amenities, and a no-alcohol policy that keeps the environment peaceful.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, White-tailed Deer, Wood Turtle, Wood Duck, and Swainson's Warbler documented in the area.
Insider tips for Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites and high demand. Fish from shore near structures and the dam area; multiple bass tournaments held here indicate strong fishing. Playground and basketball hoop at top of hill provide recreation beyond water activities.
Skip Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions if: You need hookups — most sites have no hookups despite Electric Hookups listed in amenities.. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal closure.. You require more than 2 tent sites available..
Best time to visit Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Bush Recreation Area (Saltsburg, PA), Conemaugh Lake Pavilions (Saltsburg, PA), Hancock Bend Boat Launch And Recreation Area (Ford City, PA), Crooked Creek Lake Pavilions (Ford City, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions
Cell signal at Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions (Saltsburg, PA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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 Bush Recreation Area offers boating with unlimited horse power.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites and high demand.
Fish from shore near structures and the dam area; multiple bass tournaments held here indicate strong fishing.
Playground and basketball hoop at top of hill provide recreation beyond water activities.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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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
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Loyalhanna Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Loyalhanna Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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