About Bush Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 40
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Boating
Fishing
Hunting
Paddling
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (270)
What Guests Are Saying
Bush Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and excellent campground host, Darlene, who is consistently described as friendly and helpful. Visitors enjoy the easy access to fishing and boating, as well as the well-maintained sites. While some noted a lack of extensive activities beyond water sports and limited amenities, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Bush Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and excellent campground host, Darlene, who is consistently described as friendly and helpful. Visitors enjoy the easy access to fishing and boating, as well as the well-maintained sites. While some noted a lack of extensive activities beyond water sports and limited amenities, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Terri P
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Loop 1
Place was very nice and very clean and quiet enough. Our host Darlene was very accommodating and helpful. My only disappointment was a few of the lakefront tent sites could use a little more grass instead of stone for putting up a tent. The picnic tables were great the fire rings were great and we had a wonderful time. Restrooms and showers were clean.
Terri P
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Loop 1
Place was very nice and very clean and quiet enough. Our host Darlene was very accommodating and helpful. My only disappointment was a few of the lakefront tent sites could use a little more grass instead of stone for putting up a tent. The picnic tables were great the fire rings were great and we had a wonderful time. Restrooms and showers were clean.
Lori C
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
The campground is 10 minutes away from my business-honestly never knew it was there..I live 30 minutes in the opposite direction and we just got our camper this year..my family and I have been camping at Keystone State Park. This place was so beautiful and peaceful. Darlene, the camp host was the absolute best-cannot say enough nice things about her!! I know the season is almost over, but I can’t wait to come back again and again!
Lori C
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
The campground is 10 minutes away from my business-honestly never knew it was there..I live 30 minutes in the opposite direction and we just got our camper this year..my family and I have been camping at Keystone State Park. This place was so beautiful and peaceful. Darlene, the camp host was the absolute best-cannot say enough nice things about her!! I know the season is almost over, but I can’t wait to come back again and again!
Ben G
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Very peaceful. The host is extremely friendly and helpful. I had a very relaxing time. Thank you.
Ben G
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Very peaceful. The host is extremely friendly and helpful. I had a very relaxing time. Thank you.
Dennis K
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
easy access site a bit unlevel. Great views. Welcoming staff.
Dennis K
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
easy access site a bit unlevel. Great views. Welcoming staff.
Becky S
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Nice quiet place to stay. Facilitates are kept clean and the camping spot are maintained very well.
Becky S
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Nice quiet place to stay. Facilitates are kept clean and the camping spot are maintained very well.
Location Bush Recreation Area
Address:
440 Loyalhanna Dam Road
Saltsburg, PA, 15681-2206
United States
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
Bush Recreation Area is accessible via I-376 and US-22, with the nearest interchange being in New Alexandria, PA. The area can be reached by taking PA-981 N from US-22.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.4383 / -79.4365
Elevation: 288 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
