| Location | Russell, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $12/night |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 1 |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights83 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night
Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Bradford. It lists 1 RV or RV/tent site.
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On Recreation.gov, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Standard”.
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This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
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Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground is a very small, low-amenity campsite within Allegheny National Forest that will appeal to campers who want a simple, direct base for exploring the forest's water- and trail-based recreation. The site inventory is literal: there is a single campsite that can accommodate both an RV and a tent, so expect a quiet, solitary stay rather than a full campground atmosphere. The broader forest around Handsome Lake offers a wide range of activities boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing and more but at this specific campsite facilities are minimal: vault toilets are provided, there is no potable water on site, and there are no boat docks at the campsite itself. Plan to be self-sufficient and prepared to carry in your own water and supplies. Operational details affect how you arrive and pay: Handsome Lake is strictly first-come, first-served, and visitors must physically arrive at the campsite to purchase and claim the site. Payment is made on-site using the fee envelope and pay tube system; in some cases you may also be able to scan a Recreation.gov QR code and pay through the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan and Pay feature if you hope to use that option, download the free app before you travel, since cellular service can be limited or nonexistent in remote parts of the forest. Because there is only one site and amenities are basic, this location is best for campers who are comfortable with minimal infrastructure and who arrive prepared with water, gear, and a plan for launching or accessing lake activities elsewhere in the forest if needed.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: . "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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