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South Shore Recreation Area

US Army Corps of Engineers · Pennsylvania

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

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.

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)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Phone
570-835-5281
Coordinates
41.97444, -77.20889

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

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