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
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
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.
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
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!
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
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
