About Bush Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 40
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Birding
Boating
Fishing
Hunting
Paddling
Seasonal information
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
Karen F
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
We had someone splitting wood around 11 o clock at night. Quiet time was not reinforced.
Karen F
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
We had someone splitting wood around 11 o clock at night. Quiet time was not reinforced.
Darren F
VerifiedJune 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Really enjoy the facility. The area has so much to do or you can just relax.
Darren F
VerifiedJune 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Really enjoy the facility. The area has so much to do or you can just relax.
Robyn M
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Our first time camping here. Very nicer, clean campground. Not many electric and water sites for campers but nice.
Robyn M
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Our first time camping here. Very nicer, clean campground. Not many electric and water sites for campers but nice.
Marc S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 1
I have been coming here for many years. The camp grounds are unique in that they actually have a patch of trees between most sites, including some with electric. I love that privacy. The Loyalhanna Lake is huge. It's open horse power. There's hiking biking, and canoeing all close by, and the fishing is really good. Sad thing is this campground closes so early in the season!!
Marc S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 1
I have been coming here for many years. The camp grounds are unique in that they actually have a patch of trees between most sites, including some with electric. I love that privacy. The Loyalhanna Lake is huge. It's open horse power. There's hiking biking, and canoeing all close by, and the fishing is really good. Sad thing is this campground closes so early in the season!!
David T
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Facilities where clean, shower had hot water.
David T
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Facilities where clean, shower had hot water.
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
