Tompkins Campground
Cowanesque Lake
Cowanesque Lake

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.

Available sites

119 total sites

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
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Jul
Aug
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
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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
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 02, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 03, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 04, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 05, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 06, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 07, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 08, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 09, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 10, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 11, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 15, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 16, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 17, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 18, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 20, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 21, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 22, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 23, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 24, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 25, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 26, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 27, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 28, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 29, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 30, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 31, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 32, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 33, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 34, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 35, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 37, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 38, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 39, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 40, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 41, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 42, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 43, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 44, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 45, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 46, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 47, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 48, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 49, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 50, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 51, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 52, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 53, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 54, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 55, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 57, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 58, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 59, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 60, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 61, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 62, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 63, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 64, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 65, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 66, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 67, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 68, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 69, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 70, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 71, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 72, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 73, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 74, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 75, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 76, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 77, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 78, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 79, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 80, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 81, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 82, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 83, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 84, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 85, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 86, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 I, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 J, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 K, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 L, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 M, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 N, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 O, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 P, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ P01, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ P02, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P03, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P04, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P05, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P06, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P07, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P08, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P09, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P10, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P11, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P12, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P13, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P14, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P15, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P16, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 Q, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 R, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 S, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 T, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 U, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 V, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 W, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 X, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

739 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 739 reviews

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5 stars 60.5% (447)
4 stars 27.2% (201)
3 stars 5.8% (43)
2 stars 4.1% (30)
1 star 2.4% (18)

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Edward J

Verified

May 26, 2021 Stayed at: 50, Loop: BENC

We enjoy this campground and have been going here for years. Our biggest complaint is the fact you cannot get the internet. This campground is located in a no service area so you cannot get a weather forecast, ball scores or any internet.

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David H

Verified

May 26, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: KNOL

Camp hosts very pleasant, Bill was an excellent source of information on the fishing and lake. Thanks for keeping this area clean and quiet.

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Edward J

Verified

May 26, 2021 Stayed at: 50, Loop: BENC

We enjoy this campground and have been going here for years. Our biggest complaint is the fact you cannot get the internet. This campground is located in a no service area so you cannot get a weather forecast, ball scores or any internet.

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David H

Verified

May 26, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: KNOL

Camp hosts very pleasant, Bill was an excellent source of information on the fishing and lake. Thanks for keeping this area clean and quiet.

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Michael W

Verified

May 27, 2021 Stayed at: 25, Loop: KNOL

Nicest campground in the Northeast. We actually love it there.

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Steven W

Verified

May 27, 2021 Stayed at: 28, Loop: KNOL

A great Campground with waterfront sites, secluded options. There are full hookup all the wat to Rustic sites. This is a no thrills Campground. Not a ton of amenities but what they do have is quiet, shade, and water. Boat parking and mooring are available. A small swimming area and playground are on site. Showers and laundry along with a fish cleaning station and fire wood available to purchase make this a perfect retreat for some quiet rest!!

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Michael W

Verified

May 27, 2021 Stayed at: 25, Loop: KNOL

Nicest campground in the Northeast. We actually love it there.

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Steven W

Verified

May 27, 2021 Stayed at: 28, Loop: KNOL

A great Campground with waterfront sites, secluded options. There are full hookup all the wat to Rustic sites. This is a no thrills Campground. Not a ton of amenities but what they do have is quiet, shade, and water. Boat parking and mooring are available. A small swimming area and playground are on site. Showers and laundry along with a fish cleaning station and fire wood available to purchase make this a perfect retreat for some quiet rest!!

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Susan I

Verified

May 28, 2021 Stayed at: 76, Loop: COVE

My site was completely in the sun. With temps at 80+, there was no place to stay cool. Overall the sites here are very nice. The parking area is very small but the picnic area is a nice distance away. We have been coming to this park at least twice a year recently. Although I think check in is a little late, I enjoy the park overall. Bathroom facilities are kept clean and showers are nice. There is little room for a camper and 2 cars. So far the swimming area has not been opened. For sites around the area, there is mostly outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, boating and not much more but the town is a short distance away. It is a nice quiet camping area not an amusement area like so many campgrounds seem to be so if you’re looking to relax, this is perfect. There are limited playgrounds and horseshoe pits
The dumping station is not convenient as you have to leave the campground area and go back in to the camping area to get to dump station and I completely missed it but that’s because of my memory.
The price is right. We will be back.

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Phyllis D

Verified

May 28, 2021 Stayed at: 73, Loop: COVE

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Restrooms very clean.

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Location & Directions for Tompkins

66 North Shore Lane, Lawrenceville, PA 16929 United States

Elevation: 348 ft

Getting There

Take U.S. Highway 15 to the Lawrenceville/Route 49 exit. Go one mile east on Route 49 to Lawrenceville. At the traffic light turn left onto State Route 287. Cross the Cowanesque River Bridge at the edge of town and make an immediate left turn onto...

Nearest town

Lawrenceville, PA - 4 mi

About 6 min to downtown

Highway access

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

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: October 24, 2026

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