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
William T
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Loop 1
Camp Host was FANTASTIC!!
William T
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Loop 1
Camp Host was FANTASTIC!!
Melissa A
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
We had a family camp with our scout troop and everyone was happy with the sites! We had a fantastic time.
Melissa A
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
We had a family camp with our scout troop and everyone was happy with the sites! We had a fantastic time.
Robert H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Fishing was great and the park rangers are the very best of the best I had a great time thanks park rangers keep up the good work
Robert H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Fishing was great and the park rangers are the very best of the best I had a great time thanks park rangers keep up the good work
James K
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
We stayed at site #11. The location had a decent view of the lake but the site itself was not very level. We needed to use 4.5” of blocks under the tires to level our camper. The site is 75% gravel and 25% patchy grass with electric hookup and water, though the water spigot had a sign on it that said non potable.
Unfortunately, there were some people that felt that it was necessary to drive around the campground while blaring their music and driving way too fast. Also, while walking around on the campground roads my wife and young children witnessed a person openly using illegal drugs.
Overall, it was a decent camping experience, minus a few bad apples.
James K
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
We stayed at site #11. The location had a decent view of the lake but the site itself was not very level. We needed to use 4.5” of blocks under the tires to level our camper. The site is 75% gravel and 25% patchy grass with electric hookup and water, though the water spigot had a sign on it that said non potable.
Unfortunately, there were some people that felt that it was necessary to drive around the campground while blaring their music and driving way too fast. Also, while walking around on the campground roads my wife and young children witnessed a person openly using illegal drugs.
Overall, it was a decent camping experience, minus a few bad apples.
Shawn M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 1
We had a very nice trip. We really enjoyed the privacy of our spot. There was no potable water but we just washed stuff when we got home
Shawn M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 1
We had a very nice trip. We really enjoyed the privacy of our spot. There was no potable water but we just washed stuff when we got home
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
