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
Eric P
VerifiedJuly 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Loved our site and the boys enjoyed exploring the trails.
Eric P
VerifiedJuly 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Loved our site and the boys enjoyed exploring the trails.
Pete
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Upon arrival at campsite at 3:30 PM, found previous party still on the site when check out is supposed to be by 11:00 AM,
was unable to set up camp 'till 5:00 PM. Recommend having Rangers patrol campsite at 11:30 to make sure campers have departed on time.
Found lots of trash in the fire ring on site #3. Restroom was relatively clean and looked to be well kept. Another recommendation would be to not let noncampers into the campground area near the lake, especially after dark, had some young, drunken fishermen making a racket one night until 1:00 AM, 30 yards from the campsite. Aside from that, it was an enjoyable trip. Fishing was decent as always, for this time of the summer. This is one of the few lakes in Pa. with a naturally reproducing White Catfish population.
Pete
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Upon arrival at campsite at 3:30 PM, found previous party still on the site when check out is supposed to be by 11:00 AM,
was unable to set up camp 'till 5:00 PM. Recommend having Rangers patrol campsite at 11:30 to make sure campers have departed on time.
Found lots of trash in the fire ring on site #3. Restroom was relatively clean and looked to be well kept. Another recommendation would be to not let noncampers into the campground area near the lake, especially after dark, had some young, drunken fishermen making a racket one night until 1:00 AM, 30 yards from the campsite. Aside from that, it was an enjoyable trip. Fishing was decent as always, for this time of the summer. This is one of the few lakes in Pa. with a naturally reproducing White Catfish population.
Chris U
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 • Stayed at: Kiski Nonprofit Group Campground, Loop: BUSH RECREATION AREA
Great campsite! Clean latrine, an well maintained.
Chris U
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 • Stayed at: Kiski Nonprofit Group Campground, Loop: BUSH RECREATION AREA
Great campsite! Clean latrine, an well maintained.
John T
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
The shower house is awesome!!!! Clean hot showers and campground hosts Mr. and Mrs. Wood were the best!!!. Fishing and kayaking are a must. Very quiet and peaceful. We are definitely coming back.
John T
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
The shower house is awesome!!!! Clean hot showers and campground hosts Mr. and Mrs. Wood were the best!!!. Fishing and kayaking are a must. Very quiet and peaceful. We are definitely coming back.
Emily R
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop 1
The “campsite” was a gravel pad, which is not even in the realm of what I’d call an appropriate place for a tent. Nowhere nearby to buy firewood.
The only positive was the bathrooms, which were relatively clean and well stocked the whole time.
Emily R
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop 1
The “campsite” was a gravel pad, which is not even in the realm of what I’d call an appropriate place for a tent. Nowhere nearby to buy firewood.
The only positive was the bathrooms, which were relatively clean and well stocked the whole time.
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
