$25
Bush Rec Area
Total sites: 43
Available Tonight: 29
Available this Weekend: 24
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 29
Available this Weekend: 24
Booking Window: 6 months
1,077 ft
77°F
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63°F
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Bush Rec Area, PA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Bush Rec Area in Indiana County is located just 14 min southwest of Altoona, PA with an elevation of 1,077 feet. There are a total of 43 campsites including 27 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. 16 sites can accommodate RVs between 34 and 62 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 10 sites have electric and water hookups. 6 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include amphitheater.
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Campsite Reviews (93)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 60% | |
| 4 star | 27% | |
| 3 star | 6% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@AndrewH3730305 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #42
The Campground Host Darlene is very pleasant and welcoming! She makes you feel like coming back to Bush Recreation Area. She makes me feel like I have a conduit to the Ranger Staff and knows how to work well with everybody! Makes a difference as I know I have help as soon as I pull in. The fishing is great and park is beautifully maintained. Its my Happy Place!
@RobertB1128095 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #14
Very clean. Beautiful. Campground host is amazing. Cares greatly for all the campers. Always available for any question or problem
@Jaidlynne28872 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #6
Darlene the camp host was very helpful. There was a wind storm and our tent was caving in on itself and she came down with rope and stakes so we could secure our tent before it got destroyed in the storm. Bathrooms were clean and the showers have great hot water. Busy weekend but still a nice relaxing time
@EricN5725814 · Camped on May 13, 2025 at Campsite #14
Beautiful area with the lake and waterfowl it attracts.
@GaryK6082379 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #16
Great host, Darlene is the best. Friendly and helpful. Look forward to camping again soon.
@TimothyB926333 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #41
Great weekend
@ZakaryB9CDEB0A · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #34
Quiet, clean, green grass, and spacious sites. What more could you ask for?
@DavidT5110185 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #15
Host Darlene does a wonderful job very helpful and she truly cares about her campers.
@AmandaK6014539 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #23
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...
@FrankC6237095 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #18
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.
@MeghanOE9F1204 · Camped on Aug 3, 2024 at Campsite #20
Darlene is the best camp host I've had anywhere. This place is perfect to come and relax at. Ticks are plentiful
@PatriciaS93400 · Camped on Jun 24, 2024 at Campsite #14
We had a wonderful 2 weeks. Campground host Darlene was very friendly and helpful. Darlene went out of her way to help everyone to their sites and always checking on us to see if we needed anything. We will be back in the future. We were on site 14 and cell phone signal was ok.We had a tornado warning and Darlene made sure we went to the bathhouse to be safe.Pat and Rick S.
@LucindaVE82C71 · Camped on Jun 24, 2024 at Campsite #15
Stayed 2 weeks and enjoyed ourselves. Darlene was a wonderful host. She went way beyond what her job was. You better hang on to her. She makes those Rangers look good!
@StephenC406899 · Camped on Jun 23, 2024 at Campsite #17
Host, was very accommodating and helpful when I lost my keys to my camper. Campground became a bit noisy and crowded next to me. But overall was not intolerable.
@PaulB8317136 · Camped on Jun 18, 2024 at Campsite #16
Site was clean and level and had total sun, which made it HOT! Camp host was friendly and helpful. Bathroom was clean, only one shower stall but it has been recently updated and was very clean. Signage to campground from the south appears to have been updated, turn left when you see the water area (theres a sign for Bush Recreation Area), campground is located just behind and above the boat dock area.
@MaryK8503295 · Camped on Jun 11, 2024 at Campsite #21
Beautiful place! Was greeted right away by our very gracious camp host showing us where our campsite was located. Ours was a quick trip but would like to go back and visit more of the area and play on the lake and check out the dam.
@ShanBD4266BBA3 · Camped on Jun 4, 2024 at Campsite #13
Great campground to relax and enjoy time with family and friends. The campground is settled in a quiet and spacious location with a beautiful view of the water. We love to bring our speed boat here and bring our family and friends to enjoy water sports and picnic on the water. The camp host, Darlene, is amazing and always helpful. Shes welcomes everyone to their campsite and makes sure they are set up for their stay. Theres also numerous sites to book that offer water and electric hook ups. The only thing I can complain about, is that the campground accepts 1 night stays on a weekend. That prevents campers from booking for the entire weekend, which I know is an issue. Other than that, I recommend staying here!!!!
@GlennF2715441 · Camped on May 23, 2024 at Campsite #15
We stay at Bush every year to visit family in the area. We stayed here from 5/23 to 5/31. I must say that the host, Darleen, was the best one we ever encountered here as well as the other numerious COE parks we have stayed at. We don't use the resr rooms so I can't comment. Our T-Mobile phone and internet signal was acceptable. It was nice that Darleen had numerious games for the kids staying there.
@jeffreys172959 · Camped on May 12, 2024 at Campsite #15
The campground host was terrific! There could however be some improvements to the facility. The dump station water hose should have a garden hose connector on the end so that it was screw into the black tank flush port on trailers. The shower should stay on a little longer with each push of the water valve. There should also be someplace to sit next to the shower stall. Maybe one of those cheap white plastic outdoor chairs.
@GailF7861464 · Camped on May 12, 2024 at Campsite #23
Our favorite campground and the host Darlene is extremely helpful.
@RichardF767024 · Camped on Sep 8, 2023 at Campsite #12
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 .
@DustinW7790008 · Camped on Sep 8, 2023 at Campsite #18
We had a wonderful visit! The campground was nice and the camp host was very helpful and friendly. Will return!
@DavidM1864120 · Camped on Sep 4, 2023 at Campsite #21
The host was helpful, very nice and knowledgeable. The grounds 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.
@LoriC1301913 · Camped on Sep 2, 2023 at Campsite #18
The campground is 10 minutes away from my business-honestly never knew it was there..I live 30 minutes in the opposite direction and we just got our camper this year..my family and I have been camping at Keystone State Park. This place was so beautiful and peaceful. Darlene, the camp host was the absolute best-cannot say enough nice things about her!! I know the season is almost over, but I cant wait to come back again and again!
@TerriP3735838 · Camped on Sep 2, 2023 at Campsite #8
Place was very nice and very clean and quiet enough. Our host Darlene was very accommodating and helpful. My only disappointment was a few of the lakefront tent sites could use a little more grass instead of stone for putting up a tent. The picnic tables were great the fire rings were great and we had a wonderful time. Restrooms and showers were clean.
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