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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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Dec
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
Price not available
🚐 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

MARY LOU V

Verified

June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 73, Loop: COVE

4

Very nice campground with beautiful wooded sites. Kayaking on the lake is awesome!

Janeen S

Verified

June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 33, Loop: KNOL

4

The campground is very nice. The only downside is that the pavement in some of the sites is narrow. Some of the sites are difficult to back into.

MARY LOU V

Verified

June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 73, Loop: COVE

4

Very nice campground with beautiful wooded sites. Kayaking on the lake is awesome!

Janeen S

Verified

June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 33, Loop: KNOL

4

The campground is very nice. The only downside is that the pavement in some of the sites is narrow. Some of the sites are difficult to back into.

Rosemary M

Verified

June 25, 2021 Stayed at: 79, Loop: COVE

5

Was clean, bathrooms need water on toilet , eye to slow down, all way going off, come out of the toilet and over floor, But we had a good time with friends, thank you

Rosemary M

Verified

June 25, 2021 Stayed at: 79, Loop: COVE

5

Was clean, bathrooms need water on toilet , eye to slow down, all way going off, come out of the toilet and over floor, But we had a good time with friends, thank you

Patricia E

Verified

June 24, 2021 Stayed at: 42, Loop: BENC

5

One of favorite campgrounds! Especially if we can get waterfront.

TANYA L

Verified

June 24, 2021 Stayed at: 44, Loop: BENC

5

Awesome!

Patricia E

Verified

June 24, 2021 Stayed at: 42, Loop: BENC

5

One of favorite campgrounds! Especially if we can get waterfront.

TANYA L

Verified

June 24, 2021 Stayed at: 44, Loop: BENC

5

Awesome!

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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