This US Army Corps of Engineers campground provides RV sites with electric hookups along Cowanesque Lake's shoreline, with rates ranging from $40-$100 per night. The forested and open terrain includes sites positioned close to the water, where campers report finding driftwood and accessing kayaking opportunities. Access roads can be rough, requiring careful navigation to reach individual sites.
Pet-friendly policies allow dogs throughout the campground. The lake setting supports fishing activities, while the mix of wooded and open areas provides varied site options. For additional camping choices in the region, campers can explore places to camp around Cowanesque Lake. Sites closest to the lake tend to fill first during peak season.
Description
Overview
Lawrence Recreation Area is a day-use facility on the south side of Cowanesque Lake. It is conveniently located on State Route 49 approximately 4 miles west of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. The area offers a great location for picnicking and shoreline fishing.
Recreation
Cowanesque Lake offers many outdoor activities including boating and fishing. A variety of native fish inhabits the area's streams and lakes. The North and South Tailrace areas provide access for fishing below the dam. The fields and forests around the lake are popular destinations for hunters looking for large and small game species that inhabit the eastern hardwood forests. Many miles of hiking trails surround the lake, including the Mid State Trail, which links the trails at Cowanesque and nearby Hammond Lake into a long path that extends all the way through Pennsylvania from Maryland to New York.
Facilities
The Cayuga Shelter is reservable for group picnicking. It is fully accessible and comfortably accommodates groups of up to 100 people in a lovely lakeside setting.
Natural Features
Cowanesque Lake is situated in the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains. The surrounding land paints a scenic picture of rolling terrain and open fields.
Fee Info
Shelter Electric Weekends $100.00
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundLawrence Recreation Area is located in Pennsylvania
Directions
From US 15 South, take the Lawrenceville Exit. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto State Route 49. Recreation Area will be on the right approxmately 4 miles. From US 15 North, take the Lawrenceville exit. At the bottom of the ramp turn left. Recreation area will be on the right approximately 5 miles.
Address
Cowanesque Lake, 710 Ives Run Lane (mailing)
Tioga, PA 16946
Coordinates
41.9761111 N
77.1694444 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
Drive Time
- 31 min from Elmira, NY
- 53 min from Williamsport, PA
- 1 hr from Ithaca, NY
- 1 hr 19 min from Binghamton, NY
