About Bush Recreation Area
Available sites
40 total sites
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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
Andrew H
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1
The Campground Host —Darlene is very pleasant and welcoming! She makes you feel like coming back to Bush Recreation Area. She makes me feel like I have a conduit to the Ranger Staff and knows how to work well with everybody! Makes a difference as I know I have help as soon as I pull in.
The fishing is great and park is beautifully maintained. It’s my Happy Place!
Andrew H
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1
The Campground Host —Darlene is very pleasant and welcoming! She makes you feel like coming back to Bush Recreation Area. She makes me feel like I have a conduit to the Ranger Staff and knows how to work well with everybody! Makes a difference as I know I have help as soon as I pull in.
The fishing is great and park is beautifully maintained. It’s my Happy Place!
Dan D
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene is great!
Dan D
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene is great!
Cindy G
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Bush COE campground gives access to a lake for fishing and boating. We came at a time when there were few other campers but the campground host met us as we pulled in and welcomed us with some information about the campground. We spent a day exploring the nearby dams and then went into Latrobe to tour the Fred Rogers Institute and the Lincoln Highway Experience.
Cindy G
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Bush COE campground gives access to a lake for fishing and boating. We came at a time when there were few other campers but the campground host met us as we pulled in and welcomed us with some information about the campground. We spent a day exploring the nearby dams and then went into Latrobe to tour the Fred Rogers Institute and the Lincoln Highway Experience.
Erin J
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop 1
Such a nice spot to camp and hang out. Super friendly hosts. I will return!
Erin J
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop 1
Such a nice spot to camp and hang out. Super friendly hosts. I will return!
Brandon S
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Sites were nice size everything was clean and the host was very kind.
Brandon S
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Sites were nice size everything was clean and the host was very kind.
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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