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2026 Season availability
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Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Fire Pit
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- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
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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
Michelle T
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1
Manor Area Campground was just beautiful! The narrow camp road the campsites spread apart and/or with natural separation and the clean bathrooms. All was very well done. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Except, maybe, for the acorns hitting our trailer 24/7! :D Lol!
Christopher C
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 1
Not enough pictures of campsites on website was hard to choose. On line registration did not represent correct availability. So much stone/gravel laid down in campsite it was almost impossible to drive a tent peg into the ground. Grassy sites by the lake would have been a better choice than 026. Single digit campsites better choice. Bathroom and shower were clean. Quiet and respectful campers. I was on a Bikepacking trip stayed one night.
Soren R
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1
Small cozy campground. Great waterway to explore with kayak. Campground host Barbera was sweet and helpful at all times.
Ryan P
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful camp ground and facilities. Camp ground host is AWESOME and you don’t hear that very often!!! Come multiple times every year & will continue to do so!
Andrew O
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Loop 1
Darlene was very welcoming and helpful getting us situated and pointed out amenities at the campground. Site 22 is fairly unlevel, so be sure to have plenty of blocking. This site is also ONLY a 50 amp connection; if your RV is 30 amp, you will need an adapter. If you do have an electric only site, it’s recommended to bring your own water as a potable water fill is not readily accessible.
JOSEPH H
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Very quiet and peaceful
Pamela E
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
Very nice campground
Heidi T
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 1
Lovely small campground set right on Loyalhanna Lake. I stayed in campsite #23 for one (very stormy and rainy) night with a 20' camper van which was easy to back into the site. There is a large tree on one side of parking pad that may pose an issue for larger RV's especially ones with awnings and bump-outs. The campsite was otherwise fairly large and private given that no one was in Site 22 which is pretty close (#22's fire ring ended up less than 20' from my back window). Larger RV's may need levelers, but found a level-enough area for my van. Had heard wonderful things about camp host Darlene, but didn't get to meet her. Took a short walk around campground during break in weather. Looks like there would usually be a beach area, but it was flooded when I was there in late August. Bathrooms were clean and the shower was one of the nicest I have ever seen in a campground! The surrounding area of Laurel Highlands is very picturesque.
Frank D
VerifiedAugust 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Campground host, Darlene is the best!! Lucky to have her!
Thomas K
VerifiedAugust 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1
Host was very friendly and helpful. Would gladly return. Unfortunately the weather was not good during our stay but the facility makes me want to come back.
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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