South Shore Recreation Area
Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania · 1,152 ft · In Cowanesque Lake
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At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,152 ft (351 m)1,152 ft351 m
Sites3
South Shore Recreation Area lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Cell signal reported
- Drinking water
- Toilets
- Trash / dumpster
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About
Overview
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. The North and South Tailrace areas provide access for fishing below the dam.
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Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at South Shore Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy, 35% chance of rain67°45°
- ThuPartly Sunny60°50°
- FriShowers And Thunderstorms, 95% chance of rain65°31°
- SatSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 21% chance of rain43°30°
- SunWidespread Frost then Sunny58°34°
Nearby camping
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Tompkins
Public Land · 1.1 mi · Lawrenceville
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Public Land · 2.0 mi · Lawrenceville
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Location and contact
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