Just south of the New York-Pennsylvania state line, Cowanesque Lake is a beautiful natural getaway for those suffering from a bad case of East Coast tension. Managed by the US Army Corps, the area is well-maintained, family-friendly and perfect for relaxing in whatever way you see fit. If hiking doesn’t suit you, there’s some serious water recreation to be had. This includes fishing or swimming, but as experienced loafers well know, just sitting and looking at the water counts, too. After all, someone’s gotta do it! The atmosphere of rural Pennsylvania offers up a special something-or-other in its lush, expansive greenery, and Cowanesque Lake is the perfect place to take it all in.
Just south of the New York-Pennsylvania state line, Cowanesque Lake is a beautiful natural getaway for those suffering from a bad case of East Coast tension. Managed by the US Army Corps, the area is well-maintained, family-friendly and perfect for relaxing in whatever way you see fit. If hiking doesn’t suit you, there’s some serious water recreation to be had. This includes fishing or swimming, but as experienced loafers well know, just sitting and looking at the water counts, too. After all, someone’s gotta do it! The atmosphere of rural Pennsylvania offers up a special something-or-other in its lush, expansive greenery, and Cowanesque Lake is the perfect place to take it all in.
Slather on that SPF 50, 'cause you're going for a dip at Tompkins Campground. Located on the vast and beautiful Cowanesque Lake, beachy swimming areas and boat launches make it the ideal getaway for some cool and refreshing fun in the sun. Live out ye olde elementary school days on the playground or prep some fish for dinner at one of the cleaning Read more...
Seventeen acres of shoreline and over 1,000 acres of lake make the South Shore Recreation Area the place to be this summer. Enjoy the beauty of Cowanesque Lake as you launch your boat into its refreshing waters or take advantage of the beachy swimming areas. Centers such as a fish cleaning station make it the perfect place to cast a line for your Read more...
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Slather on that SPF 50, 'cause you're going for a dip at Tompkins Campground. Located on the vast and beautiful Cowanesque Lake, beachy swimming areas and boat launches make it the ideal getaway for some cool and refreshing fun in the sun. Live out ye olde elementary school days on the playground or prep some fish for dinner at one of the cleaning Read more...
Seventeen acres of shoreline and over 1,000 acres of lake make the South Shore Recreation Area the place to be this summer. Enjoy the beauty of Cowanesque Lake as you launch your boat into its refreshing waters or take advantage of the beachy swimming areas. Centers such as a fish cleaning station make it the perfect place to cast a line for your Read more...
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