Can you reserve a site at Lawrence Recreation Area?

Yes, Lawrence Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Lawrence Recreation Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lawrence Recreation Area.

Are campfires allowed at Lawrence Recreation Area?

Campfires are not allowed at Lawrence Recreation Area.

Lawrence Recreation Area, Pennsylvania — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

1 bookable site
1 site for day use only
1 accessible site
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: Day Use

Site types

1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available
Campfires allowed — not available

Not recorded upstream: fire pits, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Lawrence Recreation Area

Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 9:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
Cayuga	Day Use	Group Shelter Electric	—	—	Lakefront	—	100	♿ 🐾

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 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.

41.97611, -77.16944 · 41°58'34.0"N 77°10'10.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	35	44	57	69	77	81	80	73	61	48	37
Low °F	15	15	22	33	44	53	58	57	50	39	30	22
Precip in	2.2	1.7	2.7	3.2	3.1	4.3	3.5	3.7	4.0	3.4	2.7	2.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

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

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Lawrence Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Lawrence Recreation Area?: Yes, Lawrence Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lawrence Recreation Area have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at Lawrence Recreation Area?: Yes, pets are allowed at Lawrence Recreation Area.
Does Lawrence Recreation Area have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Lawrence Recreation Area?: Campfires are not allowed at Lawrence Recreation Area.

Camping near Lawrence Recreation Area

Tompkins 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Shore Recreation Area 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ives Run 6.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lambs Creek Recreation Area 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Blueberry Patch Campground 39.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Potomac Group Campground 40.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Finger Lakes - Hector District 38.4 mi · Facility
Blueberry Patch Campground 39.9 mi · Campground
Caywood Point 42.4 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Lawrence Recreation Area