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
Zakary B
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop 1
Quiet, clean, green grass, and spacious sites. What more could you ask for?
Zakary B
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop 1
Quiet, clean, green grass, and spacious sites. What more could you ask for?
David T
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
Host Darlene does a wonderful job very helpful and she truly cares about her campers.
David T
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
Host Darlene does a wonderful job very helpful and she truly cares about her campers.
Frank C
VerifiedAugust 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful! Everything was so green and the lake was awesome. Camp host, Darlene, was great. Our site overlooked the lake. We really enjoyed our 2 week stay.
Frank C
VerifiedAugust 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful! Everything was so green and the lake was awesome. Camp host, Darlene, was great. Our site overlooked the lake. We really enjoyed our 2 week stay.
Amanda K
VerifiedAugust 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 1
The only thing we were disappointed in were all the cigarette butts that were left there that I had to pick up so that our dogs would not eat them they're at least 20...
Amanda K
VerifiedAugust 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 1
The only thing we were disappointed in were all the cigarette butts that were left there that I had to pick up so that our dogs would not eat them they're at least 20...
Meghan O
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene is the best camp host I've had anywhere. This place is perfect to come and relax at. Ticks are plentiful
Meghan O
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene is the best camp host I've had anywhere. This place is perfect to come and relax at. Ticks are plentiful
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
