About Bush Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 40
Nearby Activities & Attractions
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
Heather K
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1
There aren’t any trails in this park. You must drive out for hiking and biking.
Heather K
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1
There aren’t any trails in this park. You must drive out for hiking and biking.
Renee P
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
The campground and bathhouse were nice and clean on a busy Labor Day weekend. Great experience!
Renee P
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
The campground and bathhouse were nice and clean on a busy Labor Day weekend. Great experience!
Matthew Z
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
Only issue was grass was very high and needed cut at our site.
Joseph P
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1
Great family camping area. Enjoyed the site (easy in and out with 26 foot travel trailer); water hook up but no sewer (pump station was hard to maneuver toward on way out which is way in LOL) and bathrooms clean. People great throughout the campground. Fishing and kayaking were the best and extremely enjoyable.
Matthew Z
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
Only issue was grass was very high and needed cut at our site.
Joseph P
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1
Great family camping area. Enjoyed the site (easy in and out with 26 foot travel trailer); water hook up but no sewer (pump station was hard to maneuver toward on way out which is way in LOL) and bathrooms clean. People great throughout the campground. Fishing and kayaking were the best and extremely enjoyable.
Lucinda V
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
We used to love this campground. Changes need to be made. Quiet and relaxing.
Lucinda V
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
We used to love this campground. Changes need to be made. Quiet and relaxing.
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
