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Lawrence Recreation Area

US Army Corps of Engineers · Pennsylvania

Lawrence Recreation Area in Pennsylvania. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 70 public campsites we map in Pennsylvania.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee
$40/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Phone
570-835-5281
Coordinates
41.97611, -77.16944

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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