Lawrence Recreation Area
Cowanesque Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Tioga, PA, PA
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Cowanesque Lake is situated in the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Lawrence Recreation Area offers a scenic location on Cowanesque Lake with excellent shoreline fishing access and pleasant walking roads. Google reviewers praise the beautiful lake views and lovely sitting areas.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake, Red Fox, White-tailed Deer, Osprey, and Common Snapping Turtle present in the area.
Insider tips for Lawrence Recreation Area: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Avoid the boat ramp; reviewers report it is too steep and requires multiple people to use safely. Excellent alternative route to I-6 with better roads and less truck traffic if traveling to/from Buffalo area.
Skip Lawrence Recreation Area if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You plan to launch a boat — the ramp is steep and difficult to use..
Best time to visit Lawrence Recreation Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only..
Nearby campgrounds: Tompkins (TIOGA, PA), South Shore Recreation Area (Tioga, PA), Ives Run (TIOGA, PA), Lambs Creek Recreation Area (Tioga, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lawrence Recreation Area
Cell signal at Lawrence Recreation Area (Tioga, PA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Cowanesque Lake is situated in the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Avoid the boat ramp; reviewers report it is too steep and requires multiple people to use safely.
Excellent alternative route to I-6 with better roads and less truck traffic if traveling to/from Buffalo area.
Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Cowanesque Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Cowanesque Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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