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
Amanda K
VerifiedAugust 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1
Had a nice time on the lake kayaking... beautiful area
Amanda K
VerifiedAugust 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1
Had a nice time on the lake kayaking... beautiful area
Kelsey Y
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop 1
I absolutely LOVED my stay here! Camp sites are very nice and we'll kept. The staff as well are most accommodating 😊
Carolyn D
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
Was easy and quick
Kelsey Y
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop 1
I absolutely LOVED my stay here! Camp sites are very nice and we'll kept. The staff as well are most accommodating 😊
Carolyn D
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
Was easy and quick
Delores J
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 1
had a really great time kids did as well just found a once a year camp spot from us thanks
Delores J
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 1
had a really great time kids did as well just found a once a year camp spot from us thanks
Chris S
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
Great spot for water sports like small to medium-sized boating. The bathrooms were clean and the shower was hot. Our only complaint was the tap water was very brown. It was drinkable if you're brave, but was definitely filled with sediment. We strained through a coffee filter and boiled for drinking water. The cooking water was boiled. Wash water shocked with a little bleach. Fish were not biting where we tried but others were catching catfish, bluegills, and smallmouth bass. Bring firewood.
Chris S
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
Great spot for water sports like small to medium-sized boating. The bathrooms were clean and the shower was hot. Our only complaint was the tap water was very brown. It was drinkable if you're brave, but was definitely filled with sediment. We strained through a coffee filter and boiled for drinking water. The cooking water was boiled. Wash water shocked with a little bleach. Fish were not biting where we tried but others were catching catfish, bluegills, and smallmouth bass. Bring firewood.
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
