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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
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- 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
Lori O
VerifiedAugust 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
We always seem to make the best of it. Little bit of rain. The host was awesome we helped celebrate her birthday. We would have had a better time if the grass was mowed. It was really high. Also no paper towels in the bathrooms. Darlene makes it worth coming back. But it really needs to taken care of better. It could be a great camping area if it had some TLC
David T
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene the camp ground host was a very nice person. she greated me when i pulled in and gave me aquick layout of the campground. this is a really great place to camp. we saw bald eagles!! i will go again. i am telling all my camping friends about this place!
Elizabeth S
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful camp sites and wonderful camp ground host.
Paula F
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
I enjoyed my stay. My site was level and I had a great view of the lake. Host Darlene was very friendly and knowledgeable. I had good cell service and would visit again.
Nancy D
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Loop 1
This was our first time camping at this park. We highly recommend camping here. Darlene, the Camp Host, is fantastic! Super informative and very helpful with any issues.
Robert S
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
Great site, reasonably rates and very helpful host
Jeffrey H
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1
We had a great experience bringing our Elementary and Middle School students here for a 3 night stay. The sites and facilities were clean. The hostess of the campground was very helpful, polite and very kind to our students throughout the stay. Many of our students experienced their first camping experience for this trip and it definitely made a very positive memory for them. A very special thank you goes out to the camp steward!
Allen D
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop 1
Awsome place to stay..people are friendly and the shower yes one shower for each male and female are clean. Bathrooms are clean... Highly recommend.
Marsha D
VerifiedJuly 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 1
ALWAYS ENJOY OUR TIME AT BUSHRUN!! GLAD TO SEE KEEPING UP ON RESTROOM AND GROUNDS CLEANLINESS.
THE CAMP HOSTESS, DARLENE IS ALWAYS A GREAT HELP!! SHE IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE, WELCOMING, HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY; ALWAYS WILLING TO GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR US CAMPERS!! HOPE TO GET BACK BEFORE THE SEASON'S END.
THANK YOU DARLENE!!
Arthur B
VerifiedJuly 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
The Federal Recreation areas like Bush are a hidden gem in our region.
Location & Directions for Bush Recreation Area
440 Loyalhanna Dam Road, Saltsburg, PA 15681-2206 United States
Elevation: 288 ft
Getting There
<p>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...
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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