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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.
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.
Cowanesque Lake offers a variety of outdoor activities including boating and fishing. A variety of native fish inhabits the areas 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 circle the lake, including the Mid State Trail, which travels through the recreation area. It 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.
The recreation area offers three group shelters. The Iroquois and Oneida Shelters have electric and water hookups; the Mohawk Shelter has water hookups only. All three sites are fully accessible and comfortably accommodate groups of up to 100 people in a lovely lakeside setting.
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.
The dog park is a favorite. Only convenient place for my dog to run free. Then we stroll watching the geese and ducks. Love this park where one can see downtown Pittsburgh 😍
Great space to take children and pets for a walk. Unfortunately, the day we chose to visit it was freezing and we couldn’t stay longer. If you have a bicycle, the park connects with the trails surrounding the North Shore. The place has an intimate amphitheater for summer events.
Awesome place to sit by the water or go on a walk/bike/run. This area also had a trail nearby that led you to other areas of the park and other trails. Felt relaxing taking a stroll here
Picturesque serene trail used by many for walking, biking, and doggies alike. Lots of amazing views of the city and river. This was my first time enjoying on a beautiful sunny day. Very therapeutic. Also got to see art from the supportive trails arts initiative through the park which was very cool. Parking was available.
