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
Sandra Z
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
Not a nice campground. Not attractive…trees overgrown, no view of waterway. Drinking water was not potable, according to signs at the campsite.
Sandra Z
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
Not a nice campground. Not attractive…trees overgrown, no view of waterway. Drinking water was not potable, according to signs at the campsite.
Jason R
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Upon arrival, we were told by the camp host that rec.gov informed her we would have to leave the next morning by 10AM even though our reservation was for two nights. That same day, a ranger had called me earlier to tell me there were bees at my site and I'd have to move to a tent site with no electric. Ranger said nothing about having to leave the site early. Worst booking experience with a campsite ever. I still like the campground though.
Jason R
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Upon arrival, we were told by the camp host that rec.gov informed her we would have to leave the next morning by 10AM even though our reservation was for two nights. That same day, a ranger had called me earlier to tell me there were bees at my site and I'd have to move to a tent site with no electric. Ranger said nothing about having to leave the site early. Worst booking experience with a campsite ever. I still like the campground though.
William T
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Loop 1
Camp hostess Darlene was Super! Beautiful scenery.We had a great time!
William T
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Loop 1
Camp hostess Darlene was Super! Beautiful scenery.We had a great time!
art b
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1
If I would have known that I was allowed a generator, I could have kept my battery charged. Discovering that National Parks allow generators prompted me to go right out and get one of the quiet ones. Am looking forward to a more full camping experience on non electric sites at Bush and Shenango
art b
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1
If I would have known that I was allowed a generator, I could have kept my battery charged. Discovering that National Parks allow generators prompted me to go right out and get one of the quiet ones. Am looking forward to a more full camping experience on non electric sites at Bush and Shenango
Gary O
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Quiet campground with nice views of the lake. Lots of water activities to do.
Signage to the campground and throughout the campground to point out where numbered sites are would be a great addition.
Shanon C
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 1
This is by far my favorite place to camp in the area for a multitude of reasons, including the fact that the natural environment is beautiful, well-maintained and pristine. The campsite itself is luah with greenery, large with picnic tables and yard, private and large enough to fit RVs a s tents. You are assured privacy in your surroundings and are respected by staff and other campers at all time. The camp bathrooms are clean and the showers are modern and beautiful in construction. I have been pleasantly surprised by this campsite every step of the way. I highly recommend a stay at Bush's! You will be at peace with the natural and man made surroundings.
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
