Lawrence Recreation Area in PA -- Campground & RV Camping

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Lawrence Recreation Area in PA

CampgroundUSACE

7.5 mi from Elkland

Maps 1,161 ft

Official campground & reservations ↗

570-835-5281

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AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
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Campground details

No water hookupsToiletsElectric hookupsNo firesTrash service

Setting

Some privacy

Positioned along the southern shore of Cowanesque Lake in the Endless Mountains region, Lawrence Recreation Area is a day-use facility focused on waterfront activities. The terrain features open fields and rolling forests that connect to the long-distance Mid State Trail. On-site amenities include the accessible Cayuga Shelter for large group picnicking, alongside shoreline access for fishing and boating. Additional fishing access points are available at the nearby North and South Tailrace areas below the dam.

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.

  • Moderately separated here.
  • The Cowanesque Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Climate averages

October normals 40–62°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Starlink Radar

Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy

Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 98 of 100.

Tree cover19%30m sat. est.