About Tompkins
Number of accommodations: 114
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (322)
What Guests Are Saying
Tompkins Campground offers spacious, clean sites and a friendly, helpful staff, making it a favorite for families. Guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful lake views, and well-maintained facilities, though some areas, like certain bathrooms and trails, could use upgrades. Overall, visitors enjoy their stays and hope for the campground to remain open longer into the fall.
What Guests Are Saying
Tompkins Campground offers spacious, clean sites and a friendly, helpful staff, making it a favorite for families. Guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful lake views, and well-maintained facilities, though some areas, like certain bathrooms and trails, could use upgrades. Overall, visitors enjoy their stays and hope for the campground to remain open longer into the fall.
Review Summary
Eric B
VerifiedAugust 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: KNOL
Always a good time staying here. Every site has plenty of room and black topped. Great Kayaking on this large lake.
Randolph G
VerifiedAugust 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: KNOL
Very nice site. Wide, clean and very quiet. Would have no problem going there again and have recommended to other campers in my family.
Zen S
VerifiedAugust 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: BENC
We have stayed at Tompkins a few times now, and always have a great time. One of the best designed campgounds we have been to.
This last visit our son stayed in a different site, (tent site) and joined us for meals. Nice to spend time with family and such a great environment. Sitting by the campfire and watching the water,
We will book for next year again.
Lane D
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: BENC
Fantastic views throughout much of the camp, and many sites were shaded. Lots of shoreline for fishing, a swimming beach and a nature trails as well. Also if you're a boater, you have a free boat slip available on a first come basis.
The camp hosts were all very helpful and friendly. Make sure you look for the eagles and osprey. Just 45 minutes to the Pine Gorge Grand Canyon of the east. Our AT&T cell coverage was spotty, with our signal magically going from 4 bars to no service. Definitely coming back here again. We stayed in a 5th wheel.
Don L
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: KNOL
I was very impressed with the location, I would love to have better cell/internet service. As I am alone I have a greater need to communicate with my home.
Michael S
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: P11, Loop: HIKE
The campsite was really pretty right next to the lake. Be prepared for a somewhat unpleasant hike in and pack light as it is rocky and there are a couple fairly steep hills to navigate if you have heavy things. We will definitely be going back there.
John G
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: BENC
Tight ship….nice
Larry P
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: KNOL
The park is great—quiet and well maintained. Our particular site was a narrow fit for the camper (#7), but the area behind it was flat and a nicer area to gather.
Georgeanne F
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: P, Loop: MEAD
Bathrooms not clean at all.
Another boat parked in our saved slip and when it was reported nothing was done.
We always follow rules,it’s too bad when those who don’t have no consequences.
Daniel K
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: COVE
We have always lived staying at Cowanesque Lake.. this year we had problems with our RV and were unable to contact anyone to cancel or modify our reservation… no answer at the campground, no answer at Recreation.gov 800 # and unable to modify on the website.. we did visit the campsite one day.. the bath houses were filthy and there was NO One at the gate/welcome gatehouse. It is so sad to see this beautiful campground in such a terrible state…
Location Tompkins
Address:
66 North Shore Lane
Lawrenceville, PA, 16929
United States
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 Bliss Road. Continue 5 miles to the campground entrance.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.9808 / -77.1894
Elevation: 348 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
| General |
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. |
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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 |
