Lawrence Recreation Area
Lawrence Recreation Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Pennsylvania. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Pennsylvania
- Coordinates
- 41.97611, -77.16944
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 570-835-5281
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lawrence Recreation Area
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.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 46 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tompkins | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.1 mi | — | Full hookups |
| South Shore Recreation Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Ives Run | RV park | 6.0 mi | — | — |
| Ives Run | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 6.2 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Lambs Creek Recreation Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 11 mi | — | No hookups |
| Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - PA Wilds | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.