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2026 Season availability
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- Picnic Table
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- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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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.
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
Delores J
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 1
had a really great time kids did as well just found a once a year camp spot from us thanks
Delores J
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 1
had a really great time kids did as well just found a once a year camp spot from us thanks
Carolyn D
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
Was easy and quick
Kelsey Y
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop 1
I absolutely LOVED my stay here! Camp sites are very nice and we'll kept. The staff as well are most accommodating 😊
Carolyn D
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
Was easy and quick
Kelsey Y
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop 1
I absolutely LOVED my stay here! Camp sites are very nice and we'll kept. The staff as well are most accommodating 😊
Amanda K
VerifiedAugust 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1
Had a nice time on the lake kayaking... beautiful area
Amanda K
VerifiedAugust 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1
Had a nice time on the lake kayaking... beautiful area
albert h
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Loop 1
We mostly try to get lot 036 on the loop when we camp there. The rangers has always been very kind and polite. Only wish there was a dumpster back that way instead of by area that movies are shown. A big plus is the showers was really impress on how nice they are and hot water never ran out. The whole camp are is very clean , A thank you to all who works there and making it nice that we want to return to this area .
albert h
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Loop 1
We mostly try to get lot 036 on the loop when we camp there. The rangers has always been very kind and polite. Only wish there was a dumpster back that way instead of by area that movies are shown. A big plus is the showers was really impress on how nice they are and hot water never ran out. The whole camp are is very clean , A thank you to all who works there and making it nice that we want to return to this area .
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...
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
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.
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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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