South Shore Recreation Area

About

South Shore Recreation Area is a day-use facility operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the south shore of Cowanesque Lake in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Located along State Route 49, approximately five miles west of Lawrenceville, the area provides a scenic lakeside setting for group gatherings. The facility features three reservable group shelters: Iroquois, Oneida, and Mohawk. Each shelter comfortably accommodates groups of up to 100 people. The Iroquois and Oneida shelters include 15-amp electric hookups and water service, while the Mohawk shelter has water only. All three shelters are fully ADA accessible with drive-in access. Cowanesque Lake offers boating, fishing, and access to hiking trails including the Mid State Trail. A dumpster is located at the Mohawk Shelter parking lot. Note that this is not an overnight campground. For overnight camping at Cowanesque Lake, visitors should look to Tompkins Campground or Lawrence Recreation Area.

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.