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Handsome Lake Campground

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Handsome Lake Campground is located near Sugar Bay in the Allegheny National Forest. The area features forested terrain with a mix of hardwoods and conifers. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Kinzua Dam and the Allegheny Reservoir, offering opportunities for boating and fishing.

Description

US Forest Service

Allegheny National Forest

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.

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Location

Handsome Lake Campground is located in Pennsylvania

Coordinates

41.9225 N
78.930833 W

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Drive Time

1 hr 26 min from Erie
1 hr 38 min from Buffalo
2 hrs 16 min from State College
2 hrs 26 min from Altoona

Ian B.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 21, 2023

Great hike in and plenty of spots available

The hike in was great. We’ll maintained path. Can get a little confusing without a map as there are many and some go off to other camp sites. So take a map or have a GPS.

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Holden S.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021

Private and Calm

As long as you don’t go on holiday weekends, it is an enjoyable camp to either hike or boat into. There are plenty of spots to pitch tents and places to fish and swim.

Month of VisitJuly

Mary M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 6, 2018

not for holidays

it gets noisy and crowded on holiday weekends. I enjoy midweek isolation. the Rocky shore is tough on canoes and kayaks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Handsome Lake Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Handsome Lake Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Handsome Lake Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Handsome Lake Campground?

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