fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground

USDA Forest Service campground in Allegheny National Forest, near Bradford, Pennsylvania.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
23named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (45.3 mi)
6.7 mibike trails within 5 mi (1.7 rated) · kid-friendly

How it compares

Amenities & rules

The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Handsome Lake0.1 mi0.3USFS
North Country National Scenic0.2 mi13.8USFS
Sugar Run0.3 mi5.7USFS
Johnnycake0.7 mi2.1USFS
Gowango1.2 mi3.0USFS
Nelse Ridge1.6 mi3.7USFS
Whiskey Run1.9 mi0.1USFS
Tracy Ridge2.0 mi4.0USFS
Land Of Many Uses2.6 mi2.0USFS
Bullis Hollow3.7 mi4.2USFS
Rimrock Ski4.5 mi1.4USFS
Morrison Hiking Loop4.5 mi1.0USFS

+ 11 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

6.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 0.6 miIntermediate: 0.9 miExpert (double black): 0.2 miUnrated: 5.0 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 0.6 mi of green-rated trail

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Land Of Many Uses2.6 mi2.0UnratedUSFS
Bullis Hollow3.7 mi0.5UnratedUSFS
Morrison Hiking Loop4.5 mi1.0UnratedUSFS
Rimrock Ski Connector4.6 mi0.1UnratedUSFS
Kinzua Point4.7 mi0.6Green✓OSM
Willow Creek ATV4.7 mi0.8UnratedOSM
Ohi:Yo Way4.8 mi0.3BlueOSM
Cornplanter Loop4.9 mi0.4BlueOSM
Three Sisters4.9 mi0.2BlueOSM
Blacksnake4.9 mi0.2Dbl blackOSM
Rimrock Hiking Loop4.9 mi0.3UnratedUSFS
Jrembt - Seneca4.9 mi0.1UnratedUSFS

+ 1 more.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingDivingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Johnnycake Run Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
0.7PA—— — —— ?14 (45.2 mi)
Hopewell Boat Access Campground
Allegheny National Forest
0.7PA—— — —— First-come30 (61.2 mi)
Nelson Run Campsite 1
OpenStreetMap listing
2.2PAFree— — —— ?29 (72.7 mi)
Tracy Run Campsites
OpenStreetMap listing
2.6PA—— — —— ?11 (39.1 mi)
Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground
Allegheny National Forest
2.8PA—— — —yes First-come10 (34.0 mi)
Tracy Ridge
Allegheny National Forest
3.2PA—55 — 60 ftyes Reserve13 (57.9 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

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 camp… read the full description on Recreation.gov