About Bush Recreation Area
Available sites
40 total sites
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Activities & Attractions
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Birding
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Year-round
Birding
Fishing
Hunting
Spring
Boating
Paddling
Summer
Boating
Paddling
Fall
Boating
Paddling
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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Reviews (323)
What Guests Are Saying
Bush Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful campsites, clean facilities, and particularly the outstanding campground host, Darlene, who is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful to guests. Many visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife sightings, such as bald eagles. While some minor issues were noted, like long grass and maintenance concerns, the overall experience is positive, with many campers eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Bush Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful campsites, clean facilities, and particularly the outstanding campground host, Darlene, who is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful to guests. Many visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife sightings, such as bald eagles. While some minor issues were noted, like long grass and maintenance concerns, the overall experience is positive, with many campers eager to return.
Review Summary
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.
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
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.
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 :)
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.
Location & Directions for Bush Recreation Area
440 Loyalhanna Dam Road, Saltsburg, PA 15681-2206 United States
Elevation: 288 ft
Getting There
From Pittsburgh, take I-376 E (12.1 mi) 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 Bu...
From Pittsburgh, take I-376 E (12.1 mi) 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
Highway access
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.
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