South Shore Recreation Area

South Shore Recreational Area Overview

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Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms

About South Shore Recreation Area

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.

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2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 1 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Reviews (15)

What Guests Are Saying

South Shore Recreation Area offers a great location with ample space for family gatherings, clean restrooms, and easy parking. However, some concerns include insufficient picnic tables, outdated and damaged seating, and the absence of a dumpster at the pavilion. Despite these issues, many families continue to enjoy their reunions here.

Review Summary

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Terry H

May 30, 2026

5

Other than the cold pouring rain the whole time it was great.

Robert M

August 23, 2025

3

My family has been having our reunions here for over 20 years. This year there was not enough picnic tables, some of the picnic tables were so old that the bench seats were warped and splintered. No dumpster at the pavilion so we had to haul the garbage away. Every year southshore seems to be going downhill.

Robert M

August 23, 2025

3

My family has been having our reunions here for over 20 years. This year there was not enough picnic tables, some of the picnic tables were so old that the bench seats were warped and splintered. No dumpster at the pavilion so we had to haul the garbage away. Every year southshore seems to be going downhill.

John K

September 19, 2024

5

great location ,lots of room for family and friends , clean restrooms plus easy parking.

John K

September 19, 2024

5

great location ,lots of room for family and friends , clean restrooms plus easy parking.

Brandy A

August 20, 2022

5

Beautiful location, plenty of tables, bathrooms were nearby and clean

Brandy A

August 20, 2022

5

Beautiful location, plenty of tables, bathrooms were nearby and clean

John K

August 4, 2022

5

Shelter was clean, plenty of tables, electric was on. All Good!!

John K

August 4, 2022

5

Shelter was clean, plenty of tables, electric was on. All Good!!

Karla Y

July 19, 2022

3

Bring a broom, Not as clean as in the past. Also there is less seating making family time more cozy.

Location South Shore Recreation Area

Address:
92 South Shore Lane
Lawrenceville, PA, 16929
United States

Highway access

The South Shore Recreation Area is accessible via US 15, with the Lawrenceville exit providing direct access to State Route 49, which leads to the campground.

Elevation: 351 feet

Distance to downtown

5 mi drive to downtown Lawrenceville (about 6 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

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Last updated: August 23, 2026

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