About Bush Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 40
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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
Robert B
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
Very clean. Beautiful. Campground host is amazing. Cares greatly for all the campers. Always available for any question or problem
Gary K
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Great host, Darlene is the best. Friendly and helpful. Look forward to camping again soon.
Robert B
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
Very clean. Beautiful. Campground host is amazing. Cares greatly for all the campers. Always available for any question or problem
Gary K
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Great host, Darlene is the best. Friendly and helpful. Look forward to camping again soon.
Jaidlynne S
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene the camp host was very helpful. There was a wind storm and our tent was caving in on itself and she came down with rope and stakes so we could secure our tent before it got destroyed in the storm. Bathrooms were clean and the showers have great hot water. Busy weekend but still a nice relaxing time
Jaidlynne S
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene the camp host was very helpful. There was a wind storm and our tent was caving in on itself and she came down with rope and stakes so we could secure our tent before it got destroyed in the storm. Bathrooms were clean and the showers have great hot water. Busy weekend but still a nice relaxing time
Eric N
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful area with the lake and waterfowl it attracts.
Eric N
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful area with the lake and waterfowl it attracts.
Timothy B
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 1
Great weekend
Timothy B
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 1
Great weekend
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
