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2026 Season availability
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- Picnic Table
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- 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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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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