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Lucinda V
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
We used to love this campground. Changes need to be made. Quiet and relaxing.
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About Bush Recreation Area
The Bush Recreation Area is located next to the scenic Loyalhanna Lake. This location provides picturesque views of the lake as well as opportunities for bird watching, boating, fishing, hunting and paddle sports.
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40 total sitesActivities & Attractions
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Birding
Year-round
Boating
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Fishing
Year-round
Hunting
Year-round
Paddling
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Birding
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Fishing
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Boating
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Boating
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Boating
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2026
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Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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40 Sites Available
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003, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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004, Loop: Loop 1
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005, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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006, Loop: Loop 1
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007, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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008, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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009, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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010, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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011, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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012, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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013, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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014, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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015, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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016, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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017, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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018, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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019, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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020, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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021, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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022, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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023, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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024, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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025, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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026, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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027, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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028, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Pull-through
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031, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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032, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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033, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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034, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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035, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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036, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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037, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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038, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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039, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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040, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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041, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Pull-through
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042, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Pull-through
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043, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Kiski Nonprofit Group Campground, Loop: BUSH RECREATION AREA
Tent
Campfire · Yes shade
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40 Sites Available
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003, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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004, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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005, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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006, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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007, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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008, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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009, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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010, Loop: Loop 1
Tent
Pet Friendly
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011, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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012, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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013, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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014, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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015, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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016, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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017, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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018, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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019, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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020, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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021, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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022, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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023, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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024, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly
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025, Loop: Loop 1
Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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026, Loop: Loop 1
Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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027, Loop: Loop 1
Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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028, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Pull-through
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031, Loop: Loop 1
Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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032, Loop: Loop 1
Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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033, Loop: Loop 1
Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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034, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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035, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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036, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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037, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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038, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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039, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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040, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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041, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Pull-through
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042, Loop: Loop 1
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Pull-through
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043, Loop: Loop 1
Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Kiski Nonprofit Group Campground, Loop: BUSH RECREATION AREA
Tent
Campfire · Yes shade
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Reviews
323 reviews
Summary
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.
Based on guest feedback
4.4
Overall rating
Based on 323 reviews
5 stars
60.7% (196)
4 stars
24.5% (79)
3 stars
8.7% (28)
2 stars
4.3% (14)
1 star
1.9% (6)
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Lucinda V
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
We used to love this campground. Changes need to be made. Quiet and relaxing.
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Joseph P
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1
Great family camping area. Enjoyed the site (easy in and out with 26 ft travel trailer); water hook up but no sewer (pump station was hard to maneuver toward on way out which is way in LOL) and bathrooms clean. People great throughout the campground. Fishing and kayaking were the best and extremely enjoyable.
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Matthew Z
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
Only issue was grass was very high and needed cut at our site.
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Joseph P
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1
Great family camping area. Enjoyed the site (easy in and out with 26 ft travel trailer); water hook up but no sewer (pump station was hard to maneuver toward on way out which is way in LOL) and bathrooms clean. People great throughout the campground. Fishing and kayaking were the best and extremely enjoyable.
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Matthew Z
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1
Only issue was grass was very high and needed cut at our site.
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Renee P
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
The campground and bathhouse were nice and clean on a busy Labor Day weekend. Great experience!
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Renee P
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
The campground and bathhouse were nice and clean on a busy Labor Day weekend. Great experience!
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Heather K
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1
There aren’t any trails in this park. You must drive out for hiking and biking.
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Heather K
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1
There aren’t any trails in this park. You must drive out for hiking and biking.
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Location & Directions for Bush Recreation Area
440 Loyalhanna Dam Road, Saltsburg, PA 15681-2206 United States
Elevation: 288 ft
Getting There
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 Bu...
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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