South Shore Recreation Area

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.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

RV

Fee

From $40 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

570-835-5281

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around South Shore Recreation Area, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Mid-State TrailHike · 320.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Crystal Hills TrailHike · 47.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 1.8 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by Finger Lakes Trail Conference.

  Show on map
• Crystal Hills TrailHike · 47.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 1.8 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by Finger Lakes Trail Conference.

  Show on map
• Green Monster LoopHike · 14.4 mi long · 12.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

  Show on map
• West Rim TrailHike · 29.8 mi long · 20.0 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Sand Run Falls TrailBike ride · 3.1 mi long · 20.4 mi from campShow on map
• Beginner's LoopBike ride · 0.9 mi long · 20.4 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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Scenic sights

• Barney HillPeak · 1,637 ft · 4.6 mi from campShow on map
• Briar HillPeak · 1,808 ft · 5.9 mi from campShow on map
• Ponderosa PinesCave · 19.9 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• The Vila BoulderClimbing · 21.0 mi from campShow on map
• Aider's RockClimbing · 21.0 mi from campShow on map
• Ship RockClimbing · 21.0 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.