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About Bush Recreation Area
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Birding
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Boating
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Summer
Boating
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Fall
Boating
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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
Rod S
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene is absolutely the best!
Janice D
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
I stayed here for the convience of being close to home. Quiet and peaceful on weekdays...you get people fishing and playing on the water, boats, swimming, paddle boards, etc. Weekends get the campers but still very quiet. I will be using this campgrounds in the future!
James K
VerifiedJuly 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
the campground was very nice and clean. The camp host was considerate, kind and helpful but the fact that the boat has to be taken out of the water and loaded up is very inconvenient. I don't think we will be back because of that reason
Thank you
Robert B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
This is our favorite campground to visit. We usually make 1-3 trips here per year. Campground is very well kept. Darlene, the campground host, is, wonderful. She genuinely cares about the campground, and its visitors. She interacts with guest every single day. She is concerned for everyone’s safety during bad weather, and, frequently checks on guests during storms. Only thing that could be an improvement, is, to be able to have water for more than 10 seconds in the bathhouse shower
Danielle S
VerifiedJuly 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 1
We love this campsite so close to home and yet you feel like your miles away deep in the woods. Darlene is a true gem and always is welcoming and there if you need her. We will be back and added bonus we love the bike trail in Saltsburg.
Christopher S
VerifiedJuly 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
We had a great time. Darlene is a wonderful hostess. Would definitely recommend.
joseph r
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful lake, quiet place
David P
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1
We've been to a lot of USACE parks. This one is quite nice if you're familiar and local... but, 1) They have electric-only RV sites [requiring fresh water tank filling] with the only potable water spigot far back in the tent area with a difficult-for-anyone gravel road to get there. The potable water faucet at the dump site has been out of order for years! 2) There is no office to check in and the camp host is nestled amongst other campers with a sign that cannot be seen on arrival. 3) The dump station has no signs and is barely accessible on the way out. You literally have to stumble upon it... and make a three point turn to enter.
Not a good look for USACE.
Dennis M
VerifiedJuly 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 1
This is my third 2 week visit. It's quiet and peaceful. There are a ton of bugs here. They find their way in. Mostly flies, fruit flies and gnats. I'm in a well well insulated aluminum class A but they still get in. My lot is also flooded out every time I come here
Robert S
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
Host was very friendly and hey
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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