Established Camping
Handsome Lake Campground
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
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.
Location
Handsome Lake Campground is located in Pennsylvania
Coordinates
41.9225 N
78.930833 W
Detours Nearby
Riverhurst Park Campground
50 min away
Kelly Pines Campground
1 hr 4 min away
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
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
