Handcart

Federal campground in PSICC

Location: Grant, CO, CO

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, 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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/handcart to be notified when sites open up.

Rustic, scenic campground with sites spread among trees by a stream and a helpful camp host. First-come, first-served basis means no advance booking required, and it typically doesn't fill up despite its beautiful location.

Wildlife alert: Moose and American Black Bear present in the area; also Mountain Goats, American Pikas, and Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels.

Insider tips for Handcart: First-come, first-served with no advance booking needed — arrive early to claim a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Road to campground has significant potholes; high-clearance or 4WD vehicle recommended

Skip Handcart if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You prefer quieter weekends — ATV traffic increases on weekends via Webster Pass trail access. You want RV camping — tent sites only.

Best time to visit Handcart: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Only operating season available at this campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Hall Valley (Grant, CO), Timberline Campground (S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO), Aspen (Co) (Lake George, CO), Jefferson Creek (Lake George, CO).