Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground
Campground · Pennsylvania · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Allegheny National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 1,377 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Handsome Lake is a first-come, first-served campground only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you use a fee envelope and pay tube or you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Facilities
- Vault toilets are available
- There is no potable water **Campers need to bring thier own water.
- It is recommended that campers pack in thier own water.
- There are no boat docks at this campground.
The facts
- Season: May 1 – October 31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Scan and Pay
Site types
- 3 Management
- 1 Standard Nonelectric
4 campsites at Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
41.92250, -78.93083 · 41°55'21.0"N 78°55'51.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground?
- Yes, Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground have?
- 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
Also listed by
Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Daily camping fee - $12.00/site
Restrictions:
- Allegheny Reservoir
- Developed Camping
- Boating Regulations
Camping near Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground
- Hopewell Boat Access Campground 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Tracy Ridge 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pine Grove Boat Access Campground 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Willow Bay 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dewdrop 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Morrison Boat Access Campground 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kiasutha 9.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Red Bridge (Pa) 10.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Longhouse National Scenic Byway 4.7 mi · Facility
- Allegheny Reservoir 7 mi · Facility
- Allegheny National Fish Hatchery 11.8 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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