About Bush Recreation Area
Available sites
40 total sites
RV Sites
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Activities & Attractions
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Birding
Boating
Fishing
Hunting
Paddling
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
Charles S
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene the camp host was a pleasure to deal with, she frequently checked on us. Please extend our gratitude for her kindness. This was for our stay a Bush recreation 7/31 - 8/5
The Stinsons
Charles S
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene the camp host was a pleasure to deal with, she frequently checked on us. Please extend our gratitude for her kindness. This was for our stay a Bush recreation 7/31 - 8/5
The Stinsons
Jason S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Just wanted to say campground was awesome very laid back and peaceful. The lake was beautiful good fishing caught two nice size carp and seen plenty of small mouth getting landed. The host Darlene was so inviting very helpful and always available. We had some nasty rain and storms even a tornado warning and she came around and informed all the campers and told us the safest place to go just incase. Will definitely go back reasonable price and spaced out sites.
Jason S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Just wanted to say campground was awesome very laid back and peaceful. The lake was beautiful good fishing caught two nice size carp and seen plenty of small mouth getting landed. The host Darlene was so inviting very helpful and always available. We had some nasty rain and storms even a tornado warning and she came around and informed all the campers and told us the safest place to go just incase. Will definitely go back reasonable price and spaced out sites.
Dan R
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
NEED SIGNS DIRECTING TO THE CAMPGROUND. Very, very narrow road but once you get to the campground it's very nice. Host is very helpful & pleasant.
Dan R
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
NEED SIGNS DIRECTING TO THE CAMPGROUND. Very, very narrow road but once you get to the campground it's very nice. Host is very helpful & pleasant.
Patrick L
VerifiedAugust 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
We liked the campground. Although the site I picked wasn't the best, it was a good size. Going by the Recreation.gov website it looks like sites 11,12 and 13 are on the water. yes and no. The site was on the water but in between is poison ivy, thick brush and a 50' drop. The inside loop sites are much nicer with lake views. Less than half of the sites offer electric and water. But, in our case that is fine, That limits the amount of campers and we like quiet. As in most campgrounds we have visited there are speed limit and one way signs that most people don't see, read or obey. But, it is a nice campground, the host, Darlene is very nice and we will go back again but will try for a different site.
Patrick L
VerifiedAugust 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
We liked the campground. Although the site I picked wasn't the best, it was a good size. Going by the Recreation.gov website it looks like sites 11,12 and 13 are on the water. yes and no. The site was on the water but in between is poison ivy, thick brush and a 50' drop. The inside loop sites are much nicer with lake views. Less than half of the sites offer electric and water. But, in our case that is fine, That limits the amount of campers and we like quiet. As in most campgrounds we have visited there are speed limit and one way signs that most people don't see, read or obey. But, it is a nice campground, the host, Darlene is very nice and we will go back again but will try for a different site.
Becky S
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Nice quiet place to stay. Facilitates are kept clean and the camping spot are maintained very well.
Becky S
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Nice quiet place to stay. Facilitates are kept clean and the camping spot are maintained very well.
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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