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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
James K
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
We stayed at site #11. The location had a decent view of the lake but the site itself was not very level. We needed to use 4.5” of blocks under the tires to level our camper. The site is 75% gravel and 25% patchy grass with electric hookup and water, though the water spigot had a sign on it that said non potable.
Unfortunately, there were some people that felt that it was necessary to drive around the campground while blaring their music and driving way too fast. Also, while walking around on the campground roads my wife and young children witnessed a person openly using illegal drugs.
Overall, it was a decent camping experience, minus a few bad apples.
Shawn M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 1
We had a very nice trip. We really enjoyed the privacy of our spot. There was no potable water but we just washed stuff when we got home
Shawn M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 1
We had a very nice trip. We really enjoyed the privacy of our spot. There was no potable water but we just washed stuff when we got home
Patrick A
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 1
NO POTABLE WATER AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE PARK!!!
So not cool to arrive and see absolutely no potable water available. We were lead to believe with our reservation details that there is potable water available. We were surprised to find a water hookup at our site, but soon realized our was one of just a few that didn't have a non potable sign on it, all others did, the spigot at the dump station was disabled, and all other public water spigots had a sign. When we tracked down a host, she was clueless. No one seemed to know why or when it would be restored. It wasn't during our stay.
Patrick A
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 1
NO POTABLE WATER AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE PARK!!!
So not cool to arrive and see absolutely no potable water available. We were lead to believe with our reservation details that there is potable water available. We were surprised to find a water hookup at our site, but soon realized our was one of just a few that didn't have a non potable sign on it, all others did, the spigot at the dump station was disabled, and all other public water spigots had a sign. When we tracked down a host, she was clueless. No one seemed to know why or when it would be restored. It wasn't during our stay.
Paul P
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 1
We were booked for 7days but left after 5 because there was a dog that barked CONSTANTLY for almost two days! The host "couldn't hear it". I have been to a lot of campgrounds and have never seen a host site with so much junk around their camper! Looked like a yard sale was going on. I will say that the ranger asked the offending dog owner to leave, but I had ENOUGH by that point.
Paul P
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 1
We were booked for 7days but left after 5 because there was a dog that barked CONSTANTLY for almost two days! The host "couldn't hear it". I have been to a lot of campgrounds and have never seen a host site with so much junk around their camper! Looked like a yard sale was going on. I will say that the ranger asked the offending dog owner to leave, but I had ENOUGH by that point.
Mary Ann Z
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
This is great place to camp. Our site overlooked the lake and we had a few breezes. The restrooms are exceptional.
You can swim, boat and relax without leaving the campground. There is a bike trail nearby and several historical sites. There are several restaurants within 1O miles.
This is not a resort, it is a great campground for those who want to camp.
Mary Ann Z
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
This is great place to camp. Our site overlooked the lake and we had a few breezes. The restrooms are exceptional.
You can swim, boat and relax without leaving the campground. There is a bike trail nearby and several historical sites. There are several restaurants within 1O miles.
This is not a resort, it is a great campground for those who want to camp.
Rick H
VerifiedJune 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1
Although we enjoyed our stay in the area this campground and recreation area lacks general maintenance and upkeep. Th hosts were very friendly and helpful; as was the office when we wanted to change sites. This small campground and recreation area has potential. Also note that the water is not potable at this time.
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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