About Bush Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 40
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Boating
Fishing
Hunting
Paddling
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (270)
What Guests Are Saying
Bush Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and excellent campground host, Darlene, who is consistently described as friendly and helpful. Visitors enjoy the easy access to fishing and boating, as well as the well-maintained sites. While some noted a lack of extensive activities beyond water sports and limited amenities, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Bush Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and excellent campground host, Darlene, who is consistently described as friendly and helpful. Visitors enjoy the easy access to fishing and boating, as well as the well-maintained sites. While some noted a lack of extensive activities beyond water sports and limited amenities, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Brandon S
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Sites were nice size everything was clean and the host was very kind.
Brandon S
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Sites were nice size everything was clean and the host was very kind.
Erin J
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop 1
Such a nice spot to camp and hang out. Super friendly hosts. I will return!
Erin J
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop 1
Such a nice spot to camp and hang out. Super friendly hosts. I will return!
Cindy G
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Bush COE campground gives access to a lake for fishing and boating. We came at a time when there were few other campers but the campground host met us as we pulled in and welcomed us with some information about the campground. We spent a day exploring the nearby dams and then went into Latrobe to tour the Fred Rogers Institute and the Lincoln Highway Experience.
Cindy G
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Bush COE campground gives access to a lake for fishing and boating. We came at a time when there were few other campers but the campground host met us as we pulled in and welcomed us with some information about the campground. We spent a day exploring the nearby dams and then went into Latrobe to tour the Fred Rogers Institute and the Lincoln Highway Experience.
Dan D
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene is great!
Dan D
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene is great!
Andrew H
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1
The Campground Host —Darlene is very pleasant and welcoming! She makes you feel like coming back to Bush Recreation Area. She makes me feel like I have a conduit to the Ranger Staff and knows how to work well with everybody! Makes a difference as I know I have help as soon as I pull in.
The fishing is great and park is beautifully maintained. It’s my Happy Place!
Andrew H
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1
The Campground Host —Darlene is very pleasant and welcoming! She makes you feel like coming back to Bush Recreation Area. She makes me feel like I have a conduit to the Ranger Staff and knows how to work well with everybody! Makes a difference as I know I have help as soon as I pull in.
The fishing is great and park is beautifully maintained. It’s my Happy Place!
Location Bush Recreation Area
Address:
440 Loyalhanna Dam Road
Saltsburg, PA, 15681-2206
United States
From Pittsburgh, take I-376 E (12.1 miles) 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.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.4383 / -79.4365
Elevation: 288 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
