About Bush Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 40
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Boating
Fishing
Hunting
Paddling
Seasonal information
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
Dee H
VerifiedDecember 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1
LOVE this campground and the camp host is phenomenal! Only place I camp!
Dee H
VerifiedDecember 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1
LOVE this campground and the camp host is phenomenal! Only place I camp!
Carrie S
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
We always have a good experience here, and the over-night stay fees are very reasonable. We have a pop-up, so we hear everything, but the grounds are always peaceful regardless. The camp host, Darlene, is always pleasant and seems to genuinely care about the campers' experience. The sites are pretty spacious, always maintained, and the bathrooms and showers are always clean. The park rangers make themselves visible, and the vibe at the campground is laid back and relaxing. Some of the sites are more private than others, it would be awesome if some of the sites further in the woods accommodated trailers or RVS because there always seemed to be unused rustic tent sites. Maybe there's a reason for that, I'm not sure. Anyway, we enjoy kayaking out on the lake and the grandkids had a good time splashing around on those hot summer days when they joined us. The last bookable weekend we got rained out and left early, and it was such a bummer because we really wanted to enjoy one last stay of the season, but we will certainly be back in 2024!
Carrie S
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
We always have a good experience here, and the over-night stay fees are very reasonable. We have a pop-up, so we hear everything, but the grounds are always peaceful regardless. The camp host, Darlene, is always pleasant and seems to genuinely care about the campers' experience. The sites are pretty spacious, always maintained, and the bathrooms and showers are always clean. The park rangers make themselves visible, and the vibe at the campground is laid back and relaxing. Some of the sites are more private than others, it would be awesome if some of the sites further in the woods accommodated trailers or RVS because there always seemed to be unused rustic tent sites. Maybe there's a reason for that, I'm not sure. Anyway, we enjoy kayaking out on the lake and the grandkids had a good time splashing around on those hot summer days when they joined us. The last bookable weekend we got rained out and left early, and it was such a bummer because we really wanted to enjoy one last stay of the season, but we will certainly be back in 2024!
Dustin W
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
We had a wonderful visit! The campground was nice and the camp host was very helpful and friendly. Will return!
Dustin W
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
We had a wonderful visit! The campground was nice and the camp host was very helpful and friendly. Will return!
Richard F
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
It was Very quiet and enjoyable visit. The Hostess was awesome. The only thing i didnt enjoy was having to press the water button for shower every 10 seconds. Other than that i recommend it .
Richard F
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
It was Very quiet and enjoyable visit. The Hostess was awesome. The only thing i didnt enjoy was having to press the water button for shower every 10 seconds. Other than that i recommend it .
David M
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop 1
The host was helpful, very nice and knowledgeable. The ground’s people where very respectful of our equipment and space. Be sure to bring leveling blocks and water if not connecting in your site. No water filling in the campground.
David M
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop 1
The host was helpful, very nice and knowledgeable. The ground’s people where very respectful of our equipment and space. Be sure to bring leveling blocks and water if not connecting in your site. No water filling in the campground.
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
