Pennsylvania / Tioga County / Lawrence Township

South Shore Recreation Area

Closed — Closed for the season. Group shelters typically operate seasonally from spring through fall. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

Located on the south side of Cowanesque Lake along State Route 49, South Shore Recreation Area is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and serves as a day-use facility with group shelter accommodations. The recreation area features three fully accessible group shelters: Iroquois and Oneida (with electric and water hookups), and Mohawk (with water hookup only). Each shelter can accommodate up to 100 people and offers scenic views of the 1,085-acre lake. The recreation area sits within the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains. The surrounding landscape features rolling terrain, open fields, and eastern hardwood forests. Cowanesque Lake provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming, with native fish species inhabiting the waters. The Mid State Trail passes through the recreation area, connecting to Hammond Lake and extending through Pennsylvania from Maryland to New York. The fields and forests around the lake attract hunters seeking large and small game species typical of the region.

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 approximately 5 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.

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