About Bush Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 40
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Boating
Fishing
Hunting
Paddling
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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
Patrick L
VerifiedAugust 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
We liked the campground. Although the site I picked wasn't the best, it was a good size. Going by the Recreation.gov website it looks like sites 11,12 and 13 are on the water. yes and no. The site was on the water but in between is poison ivy, thick brush and a 50' drop. The inside loop sites are much nicer with lake views. Less than half of the sites offer electric and water. But, in our case that is fine, That limits the amount of campers and we like quiet. As in most campgrounds we have visited there are speed limit and one way signs that most people don't see, read or obey. But, it is a nice campground, the host, Darlene is very nice and we will go back again but will try for a different site.
Patrick L
VerifiedAugust 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
We liked the campground. Although the site I picked wasn't the best, it was a good size. Going by the Recreation.gov website it looks like sites 11,12 and 13 are on the water. yes and no. The site was on the water but in between is poison ivy, thick brush and a 50' drop. The inside loop sites are much nicer with lake views. Less than half of the sites offer electric and water. But, in our case that is fine, That limits the amount of campers and we like quiet. As in most campgrounds we have visited there are speed limit and one way signs that most people don't see, read or obey. But, it is a nice campground, the host, Darlene is very nice and we will go back again but will try for a different site.
Dan R
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
NEED SIGNS DIRECTING TO THE CAMPGROUND. Very, very narrow road but once you get to the campground it's very nice. Host is very helpful & pleasant.
Dan R
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
NEED SIGNS DIRECTING TO THE CAMPGROUND. Very, very narrow road but once you get to the campground it's very nice. Host is very helpful & pleasant.
Jason S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Just wanted to say campground was awesome very laid back and peaceful. The lake was beautiful good fishing caught two nice size carp and seen plenty of small mouth getting landed. The host Darlene was so inviting very helpful and always available. We had some nasty rain and storms even a tornado warning and she came around and informed all the campers and told us the safest place to go just incase. Will definitely go back reasonable price and spaced out sites.
Jason S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Just wanted to say campground was awesome very laid back and peaceful. The lake was beautiful good fishing caught two nice size carp and seen plenty of small mouth getting landed. The host Darlene was so inviting very helpful and always available. We had some nasty rain and storms even a tornado warning and she came around and informed all the campers and told us the safest place to go just incase. Will definitely go back reasonable price and spaced out sites.
Charles S
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene the camp host was a pleasure to deal with, she frequently checked on us. Please extend our gratitude for her kindness. This was for our stay a Bush recreation 7/31 - 8/5
The Stinsons
Charles S
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene the camp host was a pleasure to deal with, she frequently checked on us. Please extend our gratitude for her kindness. This was for our stay a Bush recreation 7/31 - 8/5
The Stinsons
Darrin R
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
A very nice site, with a fantastic host, Darlene. Always creates you with a smile and helpful beyond normal responsibilities. Not only did she help me back into my site, she also provided plastic and help me cover my broke window.
Darrin R
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
A very nice site, with a fantastic host, Darlene. Always creates you with a smile and helpful beyond normal responsibilities. Not only did she help me back into my site, she also provided plastic and help me cover my broke window.
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
