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).

Cell Phone Coverage at Handcart

Cell signal at Handcart (Grant, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Grant, CO, CO★ 4 (0 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Camp Host

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: Memorial Day - Labor Day

Only operating season available at this campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose and American Black Bear present in the area; also Mountain Goats, American Pikas, and Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· PSICC

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Handcart cost per night?+
Handcart costs $24 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Handcart open?+
Handcart is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Handcart have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Handcart?+
Handcart is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Handcart?+
Handcart is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Handcart?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Handcart is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Handcart open, and what are check-in times?+
Handcart is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$24 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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