South Shore Recreation Area in PA -- Campground & RV Camping
South Shore Recreation Area in PA
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5.5 mi from Elkland
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Campground details
Setting
South Shore Recreation Area sits along the southern edge of Cowanesque Lake in the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania. The site features rolling terrain and open fields along the Allegheny Plateau. Three accessible group shelters accommodate up to 100 people: Iroquois and Oneida have electric and water hookups, while Mohawk provides water hookups only. Visitors have access to fishing areas below the dam, boat access on the lake, and local hiking routes including the Mid State Trail, which passes directly through the property.
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 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.
- Moderately separated here.
- The Cowanesque Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 40–62°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 97 of 100.