Handsome Lake is a first-come, first-served campground with vault toilets available but no potable water, so campers need to bring their own. There are also no boat docks at this campground. Campers should download the free Recreation.gov mobile app in case they need to scan a QR code to pay for their campsite.
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.
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