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Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground

11 mi east of Russell, PA · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
May–Sepbest months

About Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground

This small rustic campground is located on the east bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just north of Sugar Bay. It is accessible by boat ([Allegheny Reservoir](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/allegheny/recarea/?recid=82073)) or hiking trail ([North Country National Scenic Trail](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/allegheny/recarea/?recid=6143) with connections to the [Tracy Ridge Trail System](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/allegheny/recarea/?recid=6138)). The closest boat launch is [Roper Hollow](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/allegheny/recarea/?recid=6088) directly across the reservoir on the west bank and[ Kinzua Wolf Run Marina ](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/allegheny/recarea/?recid=6129)approximately 5 miles south near State Route 59 at the Morrison Bridge. Visitors should bring their own water as this campground does not provide a potable water source.

  • Fees: **Fees:** - Daily camping fee - $12.00/site
  • Season: May 1 – October 31
  • Managed by: USFS - Allegheny National Forest
  • Where: 11 mi east of Russell, PA · 41.92251, -78.93084

Things to do:

HikingBoating & paddling

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

32°
16°Jan
35°
16°Feb
44°
22°Mar
58°
33°Apr
69°
43°May
77°
52°Jun
80°
56°Jul
79°
54°Aug
72°
49°Sep
60°
38°Oct
47°
30°Nov
37°
22°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Handsome LakeHiking0.1 mi0.3 mi
North Country National ScenicHiking0.2 mi96.1 mi
Sugar RunHiking0.3 mi6.0 mi
HopewellHiking0.6 mi0.1 mi
JohnnycakeHiking0.7 mi2.2 mi
GowangoHiking1.2 mi3.2 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 3.1 mi
Propane: 14 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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