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.
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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.
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August 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.
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August 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.
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August 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.
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August 23, 2020 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
The campsite itself was great - super cute, very very clean. We had direct access to the playground which the kids loved and the view of the sunset over the lake from our campfire was awesome. Camp host was sooo sweet and kind. Enjoyed meeting her. Campground is a 5 star. The challenge is the lake itself. Perhaps better for motorcraft, but we brought kayaks and fishing poles and we’re on or close to shore. The shoreline of the lake is very dirty! Tons of trash, both fishing junk like lines and food containers, but also cigarettes, signs of drug use and the signs of drugs being made.
This place has all the potential to be Amazing, but the Park System needs to get the day use under control before I would come back.
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August 23, 2020 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
The campsite itself was great - super cute, very very clean. We had direct access to the playground which the kids loved and the view of the sunset over the lake from our campfire was awesome. Camp host was sooo sweet and kind. Enjoyed meeting her. Campground is a 5 star. The challenge is the lake itself. Perhaps better for motorcraft, but we brought kayaks and fishing poles and we’re on or close to shore. The shoreline of the lake is very dirty! Tons of trash, both fishing junk like lines and food containers, but also cigarettes, signs of drug use and the signs of drugs being made.
This place has all the potential to be Amazing, but the Park System needs to get the day use under control before I would come back.
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August 16, 2020 Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 1
Campsites and bathhouse are kept clean. Campsites are well looked after and maintained. There is a lot of greenery between sites, which gives the a feeling of extra privacy for your group.
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August 16, 2020 Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 1
Campsites and bathhouse are kept clean. Campsites are well looked after and maintained. There is a lot of greenery between sites, which gives the a feeling of extra privacy for your group.
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August 10, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
Small campground. Well-maintained. Our campsite was right across from the bath/shower and didn't realize how close it was... VERY bright light on all night and a lot of foot traffic. Not terrible - just something to be aware of if you pick sites 12-13. There is NOT a manned entrance station so we were glad we had a printed copy of your reservation in the event there was an issue. The camp host was very nice and she came around routinely so the manned station thing might not be much of an issue anyway.
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August 10, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
Small campground. Well-maintained. Our campsite was right across from the bath/shower and didn't realize how close it was... VERY bright light on all night and a lot of foot traffic. Not terrible - just something to be aware of if you pick sites 12-13. There is NOT a manned entrance station so we were glad we had a printed copy of your reservation in the event there was an issue. The camp host was very nice and she came around routinely so the manned station thing might not be much of an issue anyway.
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August 1, 2020 Stayed at: 039, Loop: Loop 1
Clean sites, bathrooms were what you would expect for a camping experience. Would have liked a set area designated for swimming for kids instead of a mixed fishing/swimming area.
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440 Loyalhanna Dam Road, Saltsburg, PA 15681-2206 United States
Elevation: 288 ft
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 Bu...
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
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.
Last updated: October 23, 2026