About Bush Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 40
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Boating
Fishing
Hunting
Paddling
Seasonal information
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
George A
September 4, 2020
Cheryl the campground host is amazing!
George A
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Loop 1
Cheryl the campground host is the best!!!
The only issue I had was with a group of campers who are usually there on the weekends. They camp with 6-8 tents, numerous vehicles and are loud and stay up until 200-300am.
William L
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Too much noise from people who did not camp that was out night fishing after 10 pm.
William L
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Too much noise from people who did not camp that was out night fishing after 10 pm.
Timothy J
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Great site. We were right on the playground loop so we could watch our kids. The Camp Host was very friendly.
Duane W
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 1
Everything went great! Camp host was available. Bathroom was clean. Payment was easy. Can’t wait to go back!
Timothy J
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Great site. We were right on the playground loop so we could watch our kids. The Camp Host was very friendly.
Duane W
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 1
Everything went great! Camp host was available. Bathroom was clean. Payment was easy. Can’t wait to go back!
Marsha S
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Me and my boyfriend have been camping here all summer this year and it has been great. It's our home away from home and the camp host is such amazing person. She is such a nice lady and is our bush recreation camp mother. If you camp please stop by and say hi to her. I promised you will love her like we do.
Marsha S
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop 1
Me and my boyfriend have been camping here all summer this year and it has been great. It's our home away from home and the camp host is such amazing person. She is such a nice lady and is our bush recreation camp mother. If you camp please stop by and say hi to her. I promised you will love her like we do.
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
