About Tompkins
Number of accommodations: 119
Nearby Activities & Attractions
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Hiking
Hunting
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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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.
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
Nancy H
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: BENC
It was wonderful, Perfect time of the year. Leaves changing, geese on the lake. Please stay open for September and October next year.
Nancy H
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: BENC
It was wonderful, Perfect time of the year. Leaves changing, geese on the lake. Please stay open for September and October next year.
Kay L
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: J, Loop: MEAD
I've been camping at this park on my trips from Arizona to Vermont and back for around 15 years. It's a peaceful first stop on my way back from Vermont. it's always been a favorite since it is situated so nicely above the lake, it's quiet, and it's often not very full. I loved being greeted and helped by the nice woman at the entry kiosk. I was very frustrated by the new online only registration process, I wasn't expecting it as you had always been so available and friendly there. I was already down at my campsite when I found out I had to do it that way. I had to go down by the lake to get cell service. I tried the phone # but it had a long wait, I tried the website but needed the correct password, I had to go back up to the camper for that. It was nearly an hour before I finally got settled into camp.
Kay L
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: J, Loop: MEAD
I've been camping at this park on my trips from Arizona to Vermont and back for around 15 years. It's a peaceful first stop on my way back from Vermont. it's always been a favorite since it is situated so nicely above the lake, it's quiet, and it's often not very full. I loved being greeted and helped by the nice woman at the entry kiosk. I was very frustrated by the new online only registration process, I wasn't expecting it as you had always been so available and friendly there. I was already down at my campsite when I found out I had to do it that way. I had to go down by the lake to get cell service. I tried the phone # but it had a long wait, I tried the website but needed the correct password, I had to go back up to the camper for that. It was nearly an hour before I finally got settled into camp.
Nancy R
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: KNOL
Wonderful campground So glad it has stayed open into October! We love fall camping
Nancy R
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: KNOL
Wonderful campground So glad it has stayed open into October! We love fall camping
Eisha C
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: BENC
We very much enjoyed our stay. Bathrooms were clean and our site was well maintained. We visit the lake often but haven’t camped before and we were very pleased to finally give it a go. We will definitely be back!
Kelly G
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: BENC
We love Tompkins campground at cowanesque lake! We loved being able to camp in sept & Oct which was new this year. Please continue this great opportunity!!
David C
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: KNOL
Spacious wooded campsites near a beautiful lake. The host was very helpful. Cell coverage was poor with Verizon so it helps to have a reservation before arrival.
Nice bathroom facilities.
Lynn M
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: BENC
Was so happy this campground opened after initially stating they would be closed for the season. One of our favorites. Wishing they would state open later every season as they did this year.
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.
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
