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VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful camp sites and wonderful camp ground host.
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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 15, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful camp sites and wonderful camp ground host.
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August 16, 2026 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene the camp ground host was a very nice person. she greated me when i pulled in and gave me aquick layout of the campground. this is a really great place to camp. we saw bald eagles!! i will go again. i am telling all my camping friends about this place!
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August 18, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
We always seem to make the best of it. Little bit of rain. The host was awesome we helped celebrate her birthday. We would have had a better time if the grass was mowed. It was really high. Also no paper towels in the bathrooms. Darlene makes it worth coming back. But it really needs to taken care of better. It could be a great camping area if it had some TLC
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August 21, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
Host was very friendly and helpful. Would gladly return. Unfortunately the weather was not good during our stay but the facility makes me want to come back.
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August 22, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Campground host, Darlene is the best!! Lucky to have her!
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August 30, 2026 Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 1
Lovely small campground set right on Loyalhanna Lake. I stayed in campsite #23 for one (very stormy and rainy) night with a 20' camper van which was easy to back into the site. There is a large tree on one side of parking pad that may pose an issue for larger RV's especially ones with awnings and bump-outs. The campsite was otherwise fairly large and private given that no one was in Site 22 which is pretty close (#22's fire ring ended up less than 20' from my back window). Larger RV's may need levelers, but found a level-enough area for my van. Had heard wonderful things about camp host Darlene, but didn't get to meet her. Took a short walk around campground during break in weather. Looks like there would usually be a beach area, but it was flooded when I was there in late August. Bathrooms were clean and the shower was one of the nicest I have ever seen in a campground! The surrounding area of Laurel Highlands is very picturesque.
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September 6, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
Very nice campground
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September 9, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Very quiet and peaceful
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September 13, 2026 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene was very welcoming and helpful getting us situated and pointed out amenities at the campground. Site 22 is fairly unlevel, so be sure to have plenty of blocking. This site is also ONLY a 50 amp connection; if your RV is 30 amp, you will need an adapter. If you do have an electric only site, it’s recommended to bring your own water as a potable water fill is not readily accessible.
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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful camp ground and facilities. Camp ground host is AWESOME and you don’t hear that very often!!! Come multiple times every year & will continue to do so!
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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