Handsome Lake Boat Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 41.9225, -78.9308
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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) or hiking trail (North Country National Scenic Trail with connections to the Tracy Ridge Trail System). The closest boat launch is Roper Hollow directly across the reservoir on the west bank and Kinzua Wolf Run Marina approximately 5 miles south near State Route 59 at the Morrison Bridge.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Handsome Lake Boat Campground free?
No. Handsome Lake Boat Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Handsome Lake Boat Campground?
From downtown Warren to Roper Hollow Boat Launch Travel north on Market St. to 2nd Ave. Turn right onto W. 5th Ave. Travel on W. 5th Ave. for 3.3 miles W. 5th Ave. becomes Scandia Road Travel on Scandia Road for 4.9 miles. Scandia Road becomes Warren-Olean Road. Travel on Warren-Olean Road for 2.3 miles. Turn right onto Roper Hollow Road/T615. Travel on Roper Hollow Road/T615 for 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Roper Hollow Road. Travel on Roper Hollow Road for 1.2 miles
Nearby
- Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground0.0 mi
- Hopewell Boat Campground0.7 mi
- Hopewell Boat Access Campground0.7 mi
- Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground2.8 mi
- Hooks Brook Boat Campground2.8 mi
- Tracy Ridge Campground3.2 mi
- TRACY RIDGE3.2 mi
- Pine Grove Boat Campground3.4 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
