South Shore Recreation Area

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South Shore Recreation Area, US Army Corps of Engineers

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. … How to get 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 5 miles. From US 15 North, take the Lawrenceville exit. At the bottom of the ramp turn left. Recreation area will be on the right approximately 5 miles. Cost: All reservations must be made on www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777 prior to arrival.  Shelter Weekdays-$40.00 (Reservations can be made as well as first come first served) Shelter Nonelectric Weekends $75.00 Shelter Electric Weekends $100.00 Cell service: Not listed by the managing agency, so assume it may be limited. Check before you go. Contact: Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers. Phone: 570-835-5281. Email: [email protected]. Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234689 Info and photos from Recreation.gov (photo credit: USACE). Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.