About Bush Recreation Area
Available sites
40 total 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
Paul B
VerifiedJune 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Site 16 was clean and level and had total sun, which made it HOT! Camp host was friendly and helpful. Bathroom was clean, only one shower stall but it has been recently updated and was very clean. Signage to campground from the south appears to have been updated, turn left when you see the water area (there’s a sign for Bush Recreation Area), campground is located just behind and above the boat dock area.
Paul B
VerifiedJune 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Site 16 was clean and level and had total sun, which made it HOT! Camp host was friendly and helpful. Bathroom was clean, only one shower stall but it has been recently updated and was very clean. Signage to campground from the south appears to have been updated, turn left when you see the water area (there’s a sign for Bush Recreation Area), campground is located just behind and above the boat dock area.
Stephen C
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Host, was very accommodating and helpful when I lost my keys to my camper. Campground became a bit noisy and crowded next to me. But overall was not intolerable.
Stephen C
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Host, was very accommodating and helpful when I lost my keys to my camper. Campground became a bit noisy and crowded next to me. But overall was not intolerable.
PATRICIA S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
We had a wonderful 2 weeks. Campground host Darlene was very friendly and helpful. Darlene went out of her way to help everyone to their sites and always checking on us to see if we needed anything. We will be back in the future. We were on site 14 and cell phone signal was ok.
We had a tornado warning and Darlene made sure we went to the bathhouse to be safe.
Pat and Rick S.
PATRICIA S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
We had a wonderful 2 weeks. Campground host Darlene was very friendly and helpful. Darlene went out of her way to help everyone to their sites and always checking on us to see if we needed anything. We will be back in the future. We were on site 14 and cell phone signal was ok.
We had a tornado warning and Darlene made sure we went to the bathhouse to be safe.
Pat and Rick S.
Lucinda V
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
Stayed 2 weeks and enjoyed ourselves. Darlene was a wonderful host. She went way beyond what her job was. You better hang on to her. She makes those Rangers look good!
Lucinda V
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
Stayed 2 weeks and enjoyed ourselves. Darlene was a wonderful host. She went way beyond what her job was. You better hang on to her. She makes those Rangers look good!
Kimberly E
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
We love coming to Loyalhanna for camping. Quiet and well cared for. Darlene, the camp host is a gem. She is always so helpful and takes her job very seriously. We look forward to seeing her every year.
Kimberly E
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
We love coming to Loyalhanna for camping. Quiet and well cared for. Darlene, the camp host is a gem. She is always so helpful and takes her job very seriously. We look forward to seeing her every year.
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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