Handsome Lake 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) 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 andKinzua Wolf Run Marinaapproximately 5 miles south near State Route 59 at the Morrison Bridge. ACTIVITIES Boating: There are no boat docks or launch available at the campground. Information you should know: No horsepower limit for motorized boats 12,080 surface acres at summer pool average width is 3/8 of a mile length is about 29 miles average depth is 48 feet 8 boat launches (including the marina). Rules for use of the reservoir come from 3 different jurisdictions; the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State. There are reciprocal boating agreements. Rules may very according to which portion of the reservoir you boat in. To find out water depth and temperature visit the USGS water data website. Motorized bo Camping: This campground is sometimes difficult to get to when there is ice on the reservoir. During the off-season (winter) you should bring your own water. These sites are only accessible by boat or hiking in. Ammenities include: picnic table fire ring grill vault toilet hand pump for water (not available in winter.) Fishing: Visitors can fish from the shoreline or in a boat on the reservoir. For information on fishing regulations and season visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website. Wildlife Viewing: Over 70 species of game and non-game fish live in the Allegheny National Forest. Over 300 dspecies of mammals, including raccoon, gray squirrel, snowshoe hare, red and gray fox, beaver, mink, and muskrat as well as game species suck as white-tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey. For information on species common to Pennsylvania, and the Allegheny National Forest visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission websitefor game and nongame species information. When you see wildlife, please remember: never feed wildlife don't interfere with mating, predation or other natural behaviors. keep a respectful distance preserve habitat by following "leave no trace" principles. leave young wildlife where you find them. If you think you've found a sick or injured animal please call the USGS water data website.