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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: 119

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Hunting

Swimming

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
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Currently open - May 15 to Sep 7

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

Reviews (644)

What Guests Are Saying

Tompkins Campground offers spacious, clean sites with friendly staff, making it a favorite for families and returning visitors. The peaceful atmosphere, beautiful lake for paddling, and well-maintained bathrooms contribute to a positive experience. While some areas could benefit from upgrades, many campers appreciate the reasonable prices and the campground's recent extension into the fall season.

Review Summary

4.4
644 reviews
5
59.9%
386
4
27.3%
176
3
5.6%
36
2
4.3%
28
1
2.8%
18

Patricia E

Verified

August 28, 2022 Stayed at: 39, Loop: BENC

5

Our favorite campground if we are in the Bench loop, right at the water because we have a boat! Near the PA Grand Canyon in Wellsboro, PA and also Corning, NY.

Patricia E

Verified

August 28, 2022 Stayed at: 39, Loop: BENC

5

Our favorite campground if we are in the Bench loop, right at the water because we have a boat! Near the PA Grand Canyon in Wellsboro, PA and also Corning, NY.

JAMES H

Verified

August 25, 2022 Stayed at: G, Loop: MEAD

5

I was very impressed with the Ladies that patrolled and kept things in order, very professional and fair ! explained everything and ensured that it was understood ! they kept control and was very business like in their responses to questions ! they where accessible and ready to answer any questions or inquires ! was not impressed with the fact that the boat launch docks where leased or held private for a club to reserve for them and not the campers, after all this is a government place and the tax payers are paying for it , why is this allowed ??

JAMES H

Verified

August 25, 2022 Stayed at: G, Loop: MEAD

5

I was very impressed with the Ladies that patrolled and kept things in order, very professional and fair ! explained everything and ensured that it was understood ! they kept control and was very business like in their responses to questions ! they where accessible and ready to answer any questions or inquires ! was not impressed with the fact that the boat launch docks where leased or held private for a club to reserve for them and not the campers, after all this is a government place and the tax payers are paying for it , why is this allowed ??

John K

Verified

August 22, 2022 Stayed at: 62, Loop: COVE

1

We have been going to Tompkins for about 6 years now. Never have we seen such a mess of overflowing garbage, as on Friday when we arrived the dumpsters were overflowing, which is a health hazard with all of the wildlife around, and dogs that bark all day and night long. And the children, they have no supervision while swimming or riding their bicycles. I fear for their safety. How many dogs are allowed in one site? We saw one camper with 5 dogs. We also had an encounter with the Club People, who evidently own the dock on the lake, something about a 99 year lease, and give everyone a hard time if they not remove their boat from the water after a one time use. We have brought our boat their for years and never heard of this. We thought that campers could dock their boat as long as there was room, but we were wrong. We have reservations for Labor Day weekend and we are hoping that it will be a more positive experience. We were very disappointed in Tompkins, I hope that someone reads this and tries to correct the problems. Also please empty the dumpsters Friday morning, that would solve the overflowing problem.

John K

Verified

August 22, 2022 Stayed at: 62, Loop: COVE

1

We have been going to Tompkins for about 6 years now. Never have we seen such a mess of overflowing garbage, as on Friday when we arrived the dumpsters were overflowing, which is a health hazard with all of the wildlife around, and dogs that bark all day and night long. And the children, they have no supervision while swimming or riding their bicycles. I fear for their safety. How many dogs are allowed in one site? We saw one camper with 5 dogs. We also had an encounter with the Club People, who evidently own the dock on the lake, something about a 99 year lease, and give everyone a hard time if they not remove their boat from the water after a one time use. We have brought our boat their for years and never heard of this. We thought that campers could dock their boat as long as there was room, but we were wrong. We have reservations for Labor Day weekend and we are hoping that it will be a more positive experience. We were very disappointed in Tompkins, I hope that someone reads this and tries to correct the problems. Also please empty the dumpsters Friday morning, that would solve the overflowing problem.

Gregg H

Verified

August 22, 2022 Stayed at: 05, Loop: KNOL

5

Well maintained. Large spaces. Beautiful place. Lots of options for water activity. The only "negative" had nothing to do with the site or accommodations, but rather a few dog owners who let their dogs carry on way too much. Unfortunate. We will definitely be back. Do note there is almost NO Cell reception onsite. Need to walk way over to far dock to get 1x signal on Verizon towers. That did provide for a more relaxed and "quiet" stay away from the typical "intrusions"

Gregg H

Verified

August 22, 2022 Stayed at: 05, Loop: KNOL

5

Well maintained. Large spaces. Beautiful place. Lots of options for water activity. The only "negative" had nothing to do with the site or accommodations, but rather a few dog owners who let their dogs carry on way too much. Unfortunate. We will definitely be back. Do note there is almost NO Cell reception onsite. Need to walk way over to far dock to get 1x signal on Verizon towers. That did provide for a more relaxed and "quiet" stay away from the typical "intrusions"

Dale M

Verified

August 21, 2022 Stayed at: 49, Loop: BENC

5

Beautiful well maintained campground and park! The disc golf course is amazing and a definite must play.

Rodney V

Verified

August 21, 2022 Stayed at: 81, Loop: COVE

5

We love the location, the views, the hosts. Clean well kept (lately) sites with plenty of room at most of them. The lack of cell service, which I understand is NOT the campgrounds problem, is a little bit of an annoyance, but we make it work. Lots of room to maybe add a dog park. Our 2 Brittany's do not like being on a leash or tied up so a little bit of off leash time would be awesome. We will continue to support this campground year after year.

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 41.9808 / -77.1894

Elevation: 348 feet

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: June 5, 2026

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