Bush Recreation Area
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Boating
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Camping

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

40 total sites

About Bush Recreation Area

The Bush Recreation Area is located next to the scenic Loyalhanna Lake. This location provides picturesque views of the lake as well as opportunities for bird watching, boating, fishing, hunting and paddle sports.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Birding

Birding

Year-round
Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round
Paddling

Paddling

Spring Summer Fall

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

40 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 003, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 004, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 005, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 006, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 007, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 008, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 009, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 010, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly
🚐 011, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 019, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly
🚐 020, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 024, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 025, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 026, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 027, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 028, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Pull-through
⛺ 031, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 032, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 033, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 034, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 035, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 036, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 037, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 038, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 039, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 040, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 041, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Pull-through
🚐 042, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Pull-through
⛺ 043, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Kiski Nonprofit Group Campground, Loop: BUSH RECREATION AREA Tent
Campfire · Yes shade

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.

Review Summary

4.4
323 reviews
5
60.7%
196
4
24.5%
79
3
8.7%
28
2
4.3%
14
1
1.9%
6

Michelle T

Verified

September 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1

5

Manor Area Campground was just beautiful! The narrow camp road the campsites spread apart and/or with natural separation and the clean bathrooms. All was very well done. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Except, maybe, for the acorns hitting our trailer 24/7! :D Lol!

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...

Nearest town

Saltsburg, PA - 4.4 mi

About 8 min to downtown

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.

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: October 23, 2026

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Population: 738

Nearby city: Pittsburgh, PA

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Elevation: 856 ft

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