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
Shan B
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
This is our favorite campsite to visit. Very clean and well taken care of. The host this year Darlene- was very nice and introduced her self right away to every camper that checked in. Anytime we had any questions or concerns she was easy to find and she addressed the issues right away. The lake is very big and stocked with a lot of fish. The boat ramp and dock is well maintained. If you haven’t been here before, I highly recommend going. Can’t wait to book our camping trip again!
Shan B
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
This is our favorite campsite to visit. Very clean and well taken care of. The host this year Darlene- was very nice and introduced her self right away to every camper that checked in. Anytime we had any questions or concerns she was easy to find and she addressed the issues right away. The lake is very big and stocked with a lot of fish. The boat ramp and dock is well maintained. If you haven’t been here before, I highly recommend going. Can’t wait to book our camping trip again!
Patricia T
VerifiedJune 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
The host was very nice. Everything was clean. If she is the host, we will most definitely go back.
Patricia T
VerifiedJune 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
The host was very nice. Everything was clean. If she is the host, we will most definitely go back.
Gary O
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
The campground is well kept and the campground host is the best
Gary O
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
The campground is well kept and the campground host is the best
Rafet C
VerifiedJune 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Our stay, over Memorial Day weekend, was great. First time visiting this particular park and it was well kept and managed.
Rafet C
VerifiedJune 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Our stay, over Memorial Day weekend, was great. First time visiting this particular park and it was well kept and managed.
Matthew T
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Excellent facilities. Darlene the camp host was great. I would go back again for sure.
Matthew T
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Excellent facilities. Darlene the camp host was great. I would go back again for sure.
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
