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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Fire Pit
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- 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
PATRICIA S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
HAD A GOOD TIME AS AWAYS!! THE CAMPGROUND HOST IS GREAT AND VERY HELPFUL, WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE 50AMP SITES
PATRICIA S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
HAD A GOOD TIME AS AWAYS!! THE CAMPGROUND HOST IS GREAT AND VERY HELPFUL, WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE 50AMP SITES
Steve B
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful location and very affordable. Showers and restrooms were good, water was hot, pressure was good. Scenic water views, good fishing and boating. Easy drive to Pittsburgh’s downtown area and PNC stadium!
Steve B
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful location and very affordable. Showers and restrooms were good, water was hot, pressure was good. Scenic water views, good fishing and boating. Easy drive to Pittsburgh’s downtown area and PNC stadium!
Kimberly C
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 1
Just a very peaceful and relaxing place. The place is well maintained the shower rooms were nice and clean keep up the great work
Kimberly C
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 1
Just a very peaceful and relaxing place. The place is well maintained the shower rooms were nice and clean keep up the great work
Annette M
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
It was very peaceful. We actually had to stay in 2 different sites because of booking at two different times. Site 18 does not have much shade but 15 does. Drawback of 15 is it is next to the bath house and it stinks when they empty the septic system. I would definitely go back again.
Annette M
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
It was very peaceful. We actually had to stay in 2 different sites because of booking at two different times. Site 18 does not have much shade but 15 does. Drawback of 15 is it is next to the bath house and it stinks when they empty the septic system. I would definitely go back again.
Cynthia A
VerifiedAugust 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Clean, well maintained, visible host. We had a wonderful visit
Cynthia A
VerifiedAugust 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Clean, well maintained, visible host. We had a wonderful visit
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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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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