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
Rafet C
VerifiedJune 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Our stay, over Memorial Day weekend, was great. First time visiting this particular park and it was well kept and managed.
Matthew T
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Excellent facilities. Darlene the camp host was great. I would go back again for sure.
Matthew T
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Excellent facilities. Darlene the camp host was great. I would go back again for sure.
Barbara L
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
We had a fantastic time at Bush Recreation! The site was clean and could view the lake. Darlene, our camp host, was extremely helpful with setting up and taking down for these first time TT campers! She was always ready to be helpful. Very accommodating! Will definitely return!
A camp store would be nice and maybe bike rentals? But stores are nearby. The kayak rental was amazing especially since they brought the kayaks to our door and picked them up as well!
Very peaceful and quiet 5 night stay!
Barbara L
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
We had a fantastic time at Bush Recreation! The site was clean and could view the lake. Darlene, our camp host, was extremely helpful with setting up and taking down for these first time TT campers! She was always ready to be helpful. Very accommodating! Will definitely return!
A camp store would be nice and maybe bike rentals? But stores are nearby. The kayak rental was amazing especially since they brought the kayaks to our door and picked them up as well!
Very peaceful and quiet 5 night stay!
Carrie S
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1
Site 28 with electric hookup, no issues with the site itself. Our hostess, Darlene, checked on us often and was very sweet. We got to meet the ranger as well, and they both made us feel very welcome. The only issue that we had is the placement of a small dumpster about 15' away from us which was on a site previously used for a movie night/entertainment site. The smell that was coming from the garbage smelled like a dead animal the whole time due to issues from what I assume is a garbage pick up issue since there was a lot there. We have a pop-up camper, so the smell was overwhelming and unexpected and we couldn't escape it. We will not stay at site 28 again until the garbage bin is not there anymore. I imagine hot summer nights in that spot being rough if I can't open my windows for a breeze. I will 100% stay at the park again, but it will not be beside a garbage bin at 28. The rest of the camping grounds and park were well maintained and really nice.
Carrie S
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1
Site 28 with electric hookup, no issues with the site itself. Our hostess, Darlene, checked on us often and was very sweet. We got to meet the ranger as well, and they both made us feel very welcome. The only issue that we had is the placement of a small dumpster about 15' away from us which was on a site previously used for a movie night/entertainment site. The smell that was coming from the garbage smelled like a dead animal the whole time due to issues from what I assume is a garbage pick up issue since there was a lot there. We have a pop-up camper, so the smell was overwhelming and unexpected and we couldn't escape it. We will not stay at site 28 again until the garbage bin is not there anymore. I imagine hot summer nights in that spot being rough if I can't open my windows for a breeze. I will 100% stay at the park again, but it will not be beside a garbage bin at 28. The rest of the camping grounds and park were well maintained and really nice.
Leslie T
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
The camp host, Darlene was amazing, helpful and available. Campround is on a hill so we had to level but was not a problem. We went to relax and had a great weekend.
Trish F
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
This was our 2 nd year camping at Bush’s Recreation Area. This will be at least a yearly camping spot for our group. The Hosts are always so friendly.
Leslie T
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
The camp host, Darlene was amazing, helpful and available. Campround is on a hill so we had to level but was not a problem. We went to relax and had a great weekend.
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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