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

Laura C

Verified

July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 46, Loop: BENC

5

Beautiful, spacious wooded sites. Kids had fun biking, fishing and kayaking. Will definitely be back!

ROBERT F

Verified

July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 82, Loop: COVE

5

Had a great time

Gary C

Verified

July 13, 2022 Stayed at: 68, Loop: COVE

5

A great place to stay a week and enjoy nature. We had an excellent site with good water and electric service.
Paved roads and sites with nice fire pit area and beautiful lake. Would definitely stay here again!

Gary C

Verified

July 13, 2022 Stayed at: 68, Loop: COVE

5

A great place to stay a week and enjoy nature. We had an excellent site with good water and electric service.
Paved roads and sites with nice fire pit area and beautiful lake. Would definitely stay here again!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 9, 2026

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