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Best Tent Sites Near Cowanesque Lake, PA (11)

    Camper-submitted photo from Colton Point State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Colton Point State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Lawrence Recreation Area
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    Lawrence Recreation Area

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    3 Photos
    9 Saves
    Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania

    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.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Picnic Table

    $40 - $100 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Gardner Hill Campground

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    Gardner Hill Campground

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    2 Photos
    3 Saves
    Elmira, New York
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Market
    • Picnic Table
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    South Shore Recreation Area

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    Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania

    Overview

    South Shore Recreation Area is located on the south side of the Cowanesque Lake along State Route 49, just five miles west of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. The area is easily accessible from Route 15 and offers a great location for boating, picnicking and fishing.

    Recreation

    Cowanesque Lake offers a variety of 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 circle the lake, including the Mid State Trail, which travels through the recreation area. It 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 recreation area offers three group shelters. The Iroquois and Oneida Shelters have electric and water hookups; the Mohawk Shelter has water hookups only. All three sites are fully accessible and comfortably accommodate 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.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Picnic Table

    $40 - $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Patterson State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Patterson State Park Campground
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      Lambs Creek Recreation Area

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      Mansfield, Pennsylvania

      Overview

      Lambs Creek Recreation Area is located at the southern end of Tioga Lake, just north of the borough of Mansfield, PA. The recreation area is easily accessible from US Route 15 and offers a great location for picnicking, hiking and biking.

      Recreation

      A 3.2-mile paved rail trail travels south from the recreation area into Mansfield. It is open for hiking, biking and roller blading. A boat ramp within the facility provides access to the 498-acre Tioga Lake, which is popular for water skiing, fishing and paddling.

      Facilities

      Lambs Creek offers one group shelter. It is fully accessible and comfortably accommodates up to 100 people in a lovely wooded setting.

      Natural Features

      Lambs Creek 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.

      • Pets
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Picnic Table

      $75 / night

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      Back-Achers Campsites

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      47 Saves
      Dresden, New York
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
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        Riverside Acres Campground

        2 Reviews
        18 Saves
        Towanda, Pennsylvania
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • Tents

        $22 - $35 / night

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        Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Park Campground

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        Riverside Park Campground

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        2 Photos
        10 Saves
        Wellsville, New York
        • Pets
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Trash
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        Holiday Hill Campground

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        7 Photos
        7 Saves
        Dansville, New York
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Tents
        • Picnic Table
        • WiFi
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Cowanesque Lake is Colton Point State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 7 reviews.

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