Tompkins

Tompkins Campground
Cowanesque Lake
Cowanesque Lake

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

119 total sites

RV Sites

103 sites

Tent Sites

16 sites

About Tompkins

Tompkins Campground is on the north shore of Cowanesque Lake in the northern tier of Pennsylvania, less than one mile from the New York state border. Surrounded by lush forested ridges, the lake offers recreation for the entire family, including picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting and wildlife watching. The campground is a great place for kids of any age.

Number of accommodations: 119

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

119 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 38, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 40, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 41, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 42, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 44, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 45, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 46, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 47, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 48, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 49, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 50, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 51, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 52, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 53, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 54, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 55, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 57, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 58, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 59, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 60, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 61, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 62, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 63, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 64, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 65, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 66, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 67, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 68, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 69, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 70, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 71, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 72, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 73, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 74, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 75, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 76, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 77, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 78, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 79, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 80, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 81, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 82, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 83, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 84, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 85, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 86, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 G, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 H, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 I, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 J, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 K, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 L, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 M, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 N, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 O, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 P, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
P01, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P02, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P03, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P04, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P05, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P06, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P07, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P08, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P09, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P10, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P11, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P12, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P13, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P14, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P15, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P16, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 Q, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 R, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 T, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 U, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 V, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 W, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 X, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (716)

What Guests Are Saying

Tompkins Campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly hosts and beautiful views of the lake, making it a popular choice for campers. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere and excellent recreational activities like swimming and fishing. While some noted issues with cell service, shower facilities, and sewage odors, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.4
716 reviews
5
60.5%
433
4
27.1%
194
3
5.9%
42
2
4.1%
29
1
2.5%
18

Tony S

Verified

September 11, 2020 Stayed at: P16, Loop: HIKE

3

The walk in sites are beautiful and relatively secluded. There were a few issues that mitigated our enjoyment of the camp. Potable water was only obtainable from the campground that hosts RV's. The only tap in that RV section was not working, so we had to go to either the fish cleaning station or find an empty RV site to get drinkable water. There is a pump in the walk in site but it says not potable, not for cooking, not for cleaning. What's left??? The road across the lake ends up being very noisy day and night, and the sound travels across the lake easily. We found it to be like camping near a highway. The last issue was a little weird. A night fishing boat kept us up half the night with super bright stadium lights. No joke, it was probably a mile away on the other side of the lake and it was casting bright shadows in our camp. Might have been a fluke, but this was a new one for us. On the weekend the lake is very busy. There are no HP restrictions, so you get the big boats tearing around. We were in our kayaks so had to keep vigilant, and got lots of roller coaster wake action which can be fun, but it is not a quiet lake on weekends in good weather. The campground people were great, friendly and helpful, and the bathroom at the RV site was very clean. We are veteran campers and not particularly picky, having done our share of backcountry camping, but the previous issues will probably keep us from returning.

Tony S

Verified

September 11, 2020 Stayed at: P16, Loop: HIKE

3

The walk in sites are beautiful and relatively secluded. There were a few issues that mitigated our enjoyment of the camp. Potable water was only obtainable from the campground that hosts RV's. The only tap in that RV section was not working, so we had to go to either the fish cleaning station or find an empty RV site to get drinkable water. There is a pump in the walk in site but it says not potable, not for cooking, not for cleaning. What's left??? The road across the lake ends up being very noisy day and night, and the sound travels across the lake easily. We found it to be like camping near a highway. The last issue was a little weird. A night fishing boat kept us up half the night with super bright stadium lights. No joke, it was probably a mile away on the other side of the lake and it was casting bright shadows in our camp. Might have been a fluke, but this was a new one for us. On the weekend the lake is very busy. There are no HP restrictions, so you get the big boats tearing around. We were in our kayaks so had to keep vigilant, and got lots of roller coaster wake action which can be fun, but it is not a quiet lake on weekends in good weather. The campground people were great, friendly and helpful, and the bathroom at the RV site was very clean. We are veteran campers and not particularly picky, having done our share of backcountry camping, but the previous issues will probably keep us from returning.

Patricia W

Verified

September 14, 2020 Stayed at: 43, Loop: BENC

5

Beautiful lake! Love that place.

Patricia W

Verified

September 14, 2020 Stayed at: 43, Loop: BENC

5

Beautiful lake! Love that place.

Melvin H

Verified

September 15, 2020 Stayed at: 29, Loop: KNOL

4

Had some lack of enough electric one time. Other than that it was great. Only thing is that it closed on labor day weekend. It used to be open until the end of September. Wondering why it cant go back to that. The weather is still good at that time. I wish it would. We are there all summer. Have to go someplace else to finish out the season. Ives Run is open until Mid October. 6 weeks later. Not fair.

Melvin H

Verified

September 15, 2020 Stayed at: 29, Loop: KNOL

4

Had some lack of enough electric one time. Other than that it was great. Only thing is that it closed on labor day weekend. It used to be open until the end of September. Wondering why it cant go back to that. The weather is still good at that time. I wish it would. We are there all summer. Have to go someplace else to finish out the season. Ives Run is open until Mid October. 6 weeks later. Not fair.

Sabrina L

Verified

September 22, 2020 Stayed at: C, Loop: MEAD

4

I couldn't find the showers but it was a nice stay overall. Good for a night if you're just passing through. Might be nice for fishing but I wouldn't know. Beautiful view of the sunrise though.

Sabrina L

Verified

September 22, 2020 Stayed at: C, Loop: MEAD

4

I couldn't find the showers but it was a nice stay overall. Good for a night if you're just passing through. Might be nice for fishing but I wouldn't know. Beautiful view of the sunrise though.

Larrie H

Verified

October 17, 2020 Stayed at: 59, Loop: COVE

4

When making reservations, check the map. Sites on "The Cove" side on the right are on a hill and more difficult to back into....also have much more sun. Overall a terrific place and they have laundry!

Larrie H

Verified

October 17, 2020 Stayed at: 59, Loop: COVE

4

When making reservations, check the map. Sites on "The Cove" side on the right are on a hill and more difficult to back into....also have much more sun. Overall a terrific place and they have laundry!

Location Tompkins

Address:
66 North Shore Lane
Lawrenceville, PA, 16929
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 15 and State Route 287.

Elevation: 348 feet

Distance to downtown

4 mi drive to downtown Lawrenceville (about 6 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • All reservations must be made on www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777 prior to arrival. Reservations to include any reservation changes, such as cancel, refund requests, site transfer, or date changes cannot be made at facility location. 
  • Campers are limited to 3 camping units per site, 2 of which must be a tent or 3 tents in total. No more than 7 people per site or one family

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Last updated: September 6, 2026

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