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2026 Season availability
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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
Gary K
VerifiedMay 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Ranger Cindy and camp host Darlene were great to work with. We were on site 16, it had upgraded electric and had been releveled and new stone chips added.
Deborah B
VerifiedMay 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Lovely place to camp.
Lori O
VerifiedMay 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
We like camping and meeting new people. We had a great time as we always do. Darlene the campground Host is very nice and helpful. We have already booked two more stays. The staff fixed up the site and made it safe. See you soon
Jaidlynne S
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
Always have a great time camping here!
Doreene R
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 1
We loved are stay , Darlene , the camp host was sweet
Lori O
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Stay was very nice. It rained most of the time. The boat dock and launch were closed for the weekend ,only for everyone's safety. because of flooding. The host Darlene kept everyone up to date the best she could.
Great place to stay and relax.
Shan B
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop 1
Our little home away from home. The campground host- Darlene- is amazing!!! She’s the reason we travel here so often. This place is one of the few that have boating and camping all in one and Darlene knows everything about the rules and regulations of the campground and also the lake which is beyond helpful!! She has been the best thing for this campground! I see her helping out people with their reservations, helping people when they get hurt and making sure people are respecting the campground making it a safe and fun place to camp. We will continue to travel here and look forward to making more memories in the future!
william e
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1
Love the place especially the host very welcoming
Richelle B
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Loop 1
Ryan P
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful area, great camp ground right on lake. Very friendly and helpful camp host and staff. Come often and will continue to.
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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