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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Veronica W
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: BENC
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.
Dwayne B
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: KNOL
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.
Theresa K
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: KNOL
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.
Theresa K
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: KNOL
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.
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…
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…
Elaine C P
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: COVE
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.
Elaine C P
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: COVE
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.
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.
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.
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.
The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 15 and State Route 287.
Elevation: 348 feet
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