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Tompkins

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.

Number of accommodations: 114

Campground Amenities

  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

114 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 11, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 17, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 21, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 26, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 28, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 29, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 31, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 32, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 33, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 34, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 35, Loop: KNOL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 37, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 38, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 39, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 40, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 41, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 42, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 43, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 44, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 45, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 46, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 47, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 48, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 49, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 50, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 51, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 52, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 54, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 55, Loop: BENC
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 57, Loop: COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 58, Loop: COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 59, Loop: COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 60, Loop: COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 61, Loop: COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 62, Loop: COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 63, Loop: COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 64, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 65, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 66, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 67, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 68, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 69, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 70, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 71, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 72, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 73, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 74, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 75, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 76, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 77, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 78, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 79, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 80, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 81, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 82, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 83, Loop: COVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 84, Loop: COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 85, Loop: COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
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🚐 86, Loop: COVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 A, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 B, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 C, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 E, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 F, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 G, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 H, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 J, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 K, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 L, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 M, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 N, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 O, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 P, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
P01, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P02, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P03, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P04, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P05, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P06, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P07, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P08, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P09, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P10, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P11, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P12, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P13, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P14, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P15, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P16, Loop: HIKE
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 Q, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 R, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 S, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 T, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 U, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 V, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 X, Loop: MEAD
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.4
322 reviews
5
59.9%
193
4
27.3%
88
3
5.6%
18
2
4.3%
14
1
2.8%
9

Elaine C P

Verified

July 31, 2022 Stayed at: 58, Loop: COVE

5

We had a 1wk stay at a very nice site just as you enter the Cove camp area. Many nice areas to take walks. Swimming area was quiet with just a few people, although very shallow. Ample garbage/recycle bins. Love the landing area where you can have your RV steps away from your boat. Biggest & only complaint was the shower & toilet areas for women were absolutely deplorable! It didn’t matter what time of day. Talked to several hosts but the uncleanliness was never addressed on our week stay. Don’t miss “Annie’s Market” in Laweranceville. Has great food & good selection & a very nice owner & employees.

Theresa K

Verified

July 30, 2022 Stayed at: 07, Loop: KNOL

2

Our friends have been here numerous times and raved about the park. Our site was Knoll 07 and I vowed I would never come back. This site is TERRIBLE! The stairs of our camper came out to tree roots imbedded in the side of the hill that we were nestled in between. We had barely enough room to walk next to the camper. Each time I emerged from the camper I was afraid I was going to re-injure my knee that had recently healed. Luckily we were able to switch to Knoll 15 after 2 days but had to cut our stay unless we wanted to move again. The bathrooms were NOT cleaned daily. I understand cutting costs but when you and Hosts are unable to access internet to change reservations, it makes it very frustrating. The Hosts should at least have access to the entry with internet availability to assist you if needed. Most of our camping has been at NYS parks where the facilities are cleaned twice daily. The fees are the same for full hookups so even though after changing our site and scouting out other sites, I might consider returning. But you should seriously have Knoll 07 (and08) looked into and either label them for a camper under 25’ or dig out the hill area surrounding it to make it more accessible before someone injures themselves.

Dwayne B

Verified

July 25, 2022 Stayed at: 27, Loop: KNOL

4

This is a beautiful campground. The only concerns we had were the maintenance and cleanliness of the campground. Bathrooms had a sign that stated "cleaned periodically" or something to that effect. Not a bad idea, except, the bathroom was filthy with no hand soap. Only other concern was that it appeared that it hadn't been mowed in a while. This may be because of the dry weather. We were just concerned about hidden roots, stones and snakes while walking around our campsite. We do plan on being back.

Veronica W

Verified

July 25, 2022 Stayed at: 48, Loop: BENC

5

All the camp sites are beautiful. We stayed right on the lake with full hook up. Boat ramp was we kept trailer parking availability was great. Moored our boat on the well maintained dock. Everyone was we met was nice, other campers were peaceful. I loved waking up every morning to a lake view.

Gregory S

Verified

July 25, 2022 Stayed at: 43, Loop: BENC

5

Very good experience and very good facilities will definitely camp again at this location.

Samantha B

Verified

July 23, 2022 Stayed at: 86, Loop: COVE

5

We had a wonderful time at the campground and lake. So relaxing. The lake is absolutely gorgeous. I love the North Shore boat club snack shack. The food is amazing. A must destination.

Stephanie E

Verified

July 19, 2022 Stayed at: P01, Loop: HIKE

5

We love our summer camping trips

Thomas K

Verified

July 18, 2022 Stayed at: 62, Loop: COVE

5

Very nice campground. Sites have shade, electric and water sites are in the south campground, requiring you to cross the stream on a one lane, nearly 100 year old truss bridge. Our 30’ trailer had no problem. The key is to stay as close to the left side of the road, to swing wide, and turn late so the trailer lies up with the bridge. Using the dump station gives room getting off of the bridge, and lines you up to cross the bridge to exit.

July 17, 2022 Stayed at: 06, Loop: KNOL

5

Sites are nice and clean. Lake is fun and boat docks are great to use. Volunteer activity one night for kids to go swimming was fun, and the kids also enjoyed the playgrounds.

Brenda E

Verified

July 14, 2022 Stayed at: 62, Loop: COVE

4

Camping was pleasant, sites are nice, my husband and I enjoy kayaking and just spending quite time together.

Location Tompkins

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

Latitude & Longitude: 41.9808 / -77.1894

Elevation: 348 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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.

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. 

General

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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