About Bush Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 40
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Birding
Boating
Fishing
Hunting
Paddling
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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
Tara G
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
A lovely place to stay, with great water for fishing or boating. Restrooms were kept clean, the people were very friendly, and there was an overall safe, peaceful feeling. It would be nice if the shower would run a bit longer with each push of the button... for now, it's only about 8 seconds. There's a nearby spot for hand-dipped ice cream, but I recommend Tastyland on old State Rt 66, Greensburg, for superb soft-serve with dozens of flavor combinations, burgers and fries with a side of drive-in nostalgia. I was in town for a wedding, and would stay here again if the opportunity presented itself.
Tara G
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
A lovely place to stay, with great water for fishing or boating. Restrooms were kept clean, the people were very friendly, and there was an overall safe, peaceful feeling. It would be nice if the shower would run a bit longer with each push of the button... for now, it's only about 8 seconds. There's a nearby spot for hand-dipped ice cream, but I recommend Tastyland on old State Rt 66, Greensburg, for superb soft-serve with dozens of flavor combinations, burgers and fries with a side of drive-in nostalgia. I was in town for a wedding, and would stay here again if the opportunity presented itself.
Rory L
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Great campground. Clean well kept.
Fantastic DNR officers! This will be a yearly trip.
Brian O
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
We had a very enjoyable time for our weekend getaway. The Rangers were are friendly and pleasant to talk to. It's really nice to have a place like this so close to home. We will be back for sure.
Rory L
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Great campground. Clean well kept.
Fantastic DNR officers! This will be a yearly trip.
Brian O
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
We had a very enjoyable time for our weekend getaway. The Rangers were are friendly and pleasant to talk to. It's really nice to have a place like this so close to home. We will be back for sure.
Nancy O
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1
I would have liked a swimming area to give a camper who doesn’t fish or boat something to do.
Nancy O
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1
I would have liked a swimming area to give a camper who doesn’t fish or boat something to do.
albert h
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Loop 1
We mostly try to get lot 036 on the loop when we camp there. The rangers has always been very kind and polite. Only wish there was a dumpster back that way instead of by area that movies are shown. A big plus is the showers was really impress on how nice they are and hot water never ran out. The whole camp are is very clean , A thank you to all who works there and making it nice that we want to return to this area .
albert h
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Loop 1
We mostly try to get lot 036 on the loop when we camp there. The rangers has always been very kind and polite. Only wish there was a dumpster back that way instead of by area that movies are shown. A big plus is the showers was really impress on how nice they are and hot water never ran out. The whole camp are is very clean , A thank you to all who works there and making it nice that we want to return to this area .
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
