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Lawrence Recreation Area
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Tioga · Pennsylvania · Cowanesque Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Cowanesque Lake |
| Location | Tioga · Pennsylvania · Cowanesque Lake · 41.97611, -77.16944 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 of 1 sites (up to 15 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | All reservations must be made on www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777 prior to arrival. Shelter Weekdays-$40.00 (Reservations can be made as well as first come first served) Shelter Nonelectric Weekends $75.00 Shelter Electric Weekends $100.00 |
| Check-in / out | In 8:00 AM · Out 9:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Cell service reportedVault toilets |
| Phone | 570-835-5281 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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6 mi straight-line · Tioga PennsylvaniaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersLambs Creek Recreation Area
11 mi straight-line · Tioga PennsylvaniaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersEast Branch Campground
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Trip Card — Lawrence Recreation Area
Tioga · Pennsylvania · Cowanesque Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Tioga · Pennsylvania · Cowanesque Lake |
| Fees | All reservations must be made on www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777 prior to arrival. Shelter Weekdays-$40.00 (Reservations can be made as well as first come first … |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234687 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.