About Bush Recreation Area
Available sites
40 total sites
RV Sites
Tent Sites
Activities & Attractions
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Birding
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Fishing
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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
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.
Dennis K
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
easy access site a bit unlevel. Great views. Welcoming staff.
Dennis K
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
easy access site a bit unlevel. Great views. Welcoming staff.
Ben G
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Very peaceful. The host is extremely friendly and helpful. I had a very relaxing time. Thank you.
Ben G
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Very peaceful. The host is extremely friendly and helpful. I had a very relaxing time. Thank you.
Lori C
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
The campground is 10 minutes away from my business-honestly never knew it was there..I live 30 minutes in the opposite direction and we just got our camper this year..my family and I have been camping at Keystone State Park. This place was so beautiful and peaceful. Darlene, the camp host was the absolute best-cannot say enough nice things about her!! I know the season is almost over, but I can’t wait to come back again and again!
Lori C
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
The campground is 10 minutes away from my business-honestly never knew it was there..I live 30 minutes in the opposite direction and we just got our camper this year..my family and I have been camping at Keystone State Park. This place was so beautiful and peaceful. Darlene, the camp host was the absolute best-cannot say enough nice things about her!! I know the season is almost over, but I can’t wait to come back again and again!
Terri P
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Loop 1
Place was very nice and very clean and quiet enough. Our host Darlene was very accommodating and helpful. My only disappointment was a few of the lakefront tent sites could use a little more grass instead of stone for putting up a tent. The picnic tables were great the fire rings were great and we had a wonderful time. Restrooms and showers were clean.
Terri P
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Loop 1
Place was very nice and very clean and quiet enough. Our host Darlene was very accommodating and helpful. My only disappointment was a few of the lakefront tent sites could use a little more grass instead of stone for putting up a tent. The picnic tables were great the fire rings were great and we had a wonderful time. Restrooms and showers were clean.
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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