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About Tompkins
Number of accommodations: 119
Activities & Attractions
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Year-round
Fishing
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Boating
Summer
Boating
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Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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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
Michael H
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 86, Loop: COVE
Very poor cell phone reception and no local TV channels. I didn't need either, so not an issue for me. Was close to the boat dock, so could watch the action. Rest rooms and campground were very clean. Not the first time we've been here, so we knew what was going on.
Michael H
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 86, Loop: COVE
Very poor cell phone reception and no local TV channels. I didn't need either, so not an issue for me. Was close to the boat dock, so could watch the action. Rest rooms and campground were very clean. Not the first time we've been here, so we knew what was going on.
Julia H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: KNOL
Large mostly shady and level sites. Sewer hook ups can be far from water and electric—may need extra hose. No Verizon at #8, had to go to marina/boat ramp. Trails are mowed grass and buggy and muddy. Lots of snapping turtles nesting in early June—be careful as they are on the roads getting to nesting locations. Good road biking on Bliss Road. A few OTA tv stations.
Janice W
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: BENC
One of the nicest campgrounds I’ve stayed at.
Charles P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: BENC
We love to camp at Tompkins on Cowanesque Lake. The sights are spacious and a few provide great views of the lake. There are two loops that offer FHU sites and a third loop with water and electric. It's a great lake for kayaking, canoeing and boating. I love to walk on the roads and trails! My only caveat is, some cell service is limited here, but if you are camping to escape this digital world, you are all set!
Stop at Tompkins Twist, an ice cream shop, just east of the park entrance. It is delicious!
Julia H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: KNOL
Large mostly shady and level sites. Sewer hook ups can be far from water and electric—may need extra hose. No Verizon at #8, had to go to marina/boat ramp. Trails are mowed grass and buggy and muddy. Lots of snapping turtles nesting in early June—be careful as they are on the roads getting to nesting locations. Good road biking on Bliss Road. A few OTA tv stations.
Janice W
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: BENC
One of the nicest campgrounds I’ve stayed at.
Charles P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: BENC
We love to camp at Tompkins on Cowanesque Lake. The sights are spacious and a few provide great views of the lake. There are two loops that offer FHU sites and a third loop with water and electric. It's a great lake for kayaking, canoeing and boating. I love to walk on the roads and trails! My only caveat is, some cell service is limited here, but if you are camping to escape this digital world, you are all set!
Stop at Tompkins Twist, an ice cream shop, just east of the park entrance. It is delicious!
W J H
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: BENC
We started out on the Bench overlooking the water a great site perfect for walking and biking it was so nice we booked another reservation at site U and stayed a few more days no electric or water but was not an issue. Wonderful vacation
Raymond M
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: BENC
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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
