Lawrence Recreation Area

Cowanesque Lake, 710 Ives Run Lane (Mailing), Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States
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About Lawrence Recreation Area

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 mi west of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. The area offers a great location for picnicking and shoreline fishing.

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2026 (Current year)

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Picnic Table Picnic Table
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
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Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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On Site Services

  • Pavilion
Water Access

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  • Lake Access
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4.5

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June 28, 2021

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Location & Directions for Lawrence Recreation Area

Cowanesque Lake, 710 Ives Run Lane (Mailing), Tioga, PA 16946 United States

Elevation: 353 ft

Getting There

From US 15 South, take the Lawrenceville Exit. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto State Route 49. Recreation Area will be on the right approxmately 4 mi.

From US 15 North, take the Lawrenceville exit. At the bottom of the ramp turn left. ...

Nearest town

Tioga, PA - 6.2 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Highway access

Lawrence Recreation Area is accessible via US 15, with exits at Lawrenceville leading to State Route 49, which is approximately 4 to 5 miles from the campground.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • Dumpster receptacle for the Cayuga Shelter is located in the Cayuga Shelter parking lot at the bottom of the Comfort Station walkway.
  • Follow all applicable rules and regulations

Nearby Campgrounds

Tompkins
Closed for Season

Campground / RV park

Tompkins

Lawrenceville, PA

Tompkins Campground is located on the north shore of Cowanesque Lake in northern Pennsylvania, near the New York border. It features lush forests and offers various recreational activities for families, such as picnicking, swimming, boating, fishi...

103 RV Sites
116 Tent Sites
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South Shore Recreation Area
Closed for Season

Campground / RV park

South Shore Recreation Area

Lawrenceville, PA

South Shore Recreation Area, situated on the south side of Cowanesque Lake along State Route 49, is just five miles west of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. It is easily accessible from Route 15 and provides excellent opportunities for boating, picnic...

4.5 (15)
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Scenic View Campground

Tioga, PA
96 RV Sites
21 Tent Sites

Nearby destinations

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Lawrenceville

3 mi away

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Tioga

5 mi away

City
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Elkland

7 mi away

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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