About Bush Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 40
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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
Kimberly E
VerifiedAugust 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene, the camp host, is wonderful. She was so helpful and always checking on us to see if we needed anything.
Kimberly E
VerifiedAugust 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene, the camp host, is wonderful. She was so helpful and always checking on us to see if we needed anything.
Stephanie H
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Loop 1
Second weekend in a row camping here. Even dodged some raindrops but had a great time! Darlene is the best! So glad we got to meet her :)
Stephanie H
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Loop 1
Second weekend in a row camping here. Even dodged some raindrops but had a great time! Darlene is the best! So glad we got to meet her :)
Russ L
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Loop 1
Enjoyed our stay. Camp host was very friendly and helpful. Lake water level was very high, but receded quickly.
Russ L
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Loop 1
Enjoyed our stay. Camp host was very friendly and helpful. Lake water level was very high, but receded quickly.
Brandon R
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
We always enjoy coming to Bush. The water had some debris due to all the rain, but wasn't really a bother. Camp host was friendly. Only complaint is the flush hose at the dump station
Brandon R
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
We always enjoy coming to Bush. The water had some debris due to all the rain, but wasn't really a bother. Camp host was friendly. Only complaint is the flush hose at the dump station
Marion H
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Amazing area! Loyalhanna is a great lake/river area. We enjoy camping and kayaking.
Darlene is the best host around!!! Friendly and attentive to all guests. She cares about the guests in the camping area and is readily available with a friendly greeting and to answer any questions anyone has. When we return to camp, it's like we've come back to a good friend.
The campground is well cared for, and offers a peaceful place as well as great water activities.
Marion H
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Amazing area! Loyalhanna is a great lake/river area. We enjoy camping and kayaking.
Darlene is the best host around!!! Friendly and attentive to all guests. She cares about the guests in the camping area and is readily available with a friendly greeting and to answer any questions anyone has. When we return to camp, it's like we've come back to a good friend.
The campground is well cared for, and offers a peaceful place as well as great water activities.
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
