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About Tompkins
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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
Anthony B
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: COVE
We had some site confusion on our part but a call to rec,gov succeeded in getting that sorted out
Weather wasn't the best on arrival or day one so we visited nearby Watkins Glen a favorite with us, also Corning NY and The Grand Canyon of the East near Wellsboro pa.
Day 3 the weather cleared and we were able to take advantage of Kayaking on Cowanesque Lake which is why we come to Tompkins campground.
With the increased popularity of camping it is more difficult than ever to get a reservation
We wonder with climate change also if the camping season could be extended from labor day as far out as November
Anthony B
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: COVE
We had some site confusion on our part but a call to rec,gov succeeded in getting that sorted out
Weather wasn't the best on arrival or day one so we visited nearby Watkins Glen a favorite with us, also Corning NY and The Grand Canyon of the East near Wellsboro pa.
Day 3 the weather cleared and we were able to take advantage of Kayaking on Cowanesque Lake which is why we come to Tompkins campground.
With the increased popularity of camping it is more difficult than ever to get a reservation
We wonder with climate change also if the camping season could be extended from labor day as far out as November
Amanda W
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: P12, Loop: HIKE
Great sites shore was perfect for beaching boats will be back again
Amanda W
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: P12, Loop: HIKE
Great sites shore was perfect for beaching boats will be back again
Donald M
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: BENC
It was a very nice experience. Ives Run has a band that comes in Friday night that is a nice change
Donald M
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: BENC
It was a very nice experience. Ives Run has a band that comes in Friday night that is a nice change
MARY S
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: KNOL
Lots of shady sites. Pretty quiet during the week. Many families with kids on the weekends.
MARY S
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: KNOL
Lots of shady sites. Pretty quiet during the week. Many families with kids on the weekends.
Sandra Z
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: KNOL
Tompkins was great! We stayed there twice this summer and loved it.
Beautiful area.
Sandra Z
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: KNOL
Tompkins was great! We stayed there twice this summer and loved it.
Beautiful area.
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
