Tompkins

Tompkins Campground
Cowanesque Lake
Cowanesque Lake

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

119 total sites

RV Sites

103 sites

Tent Sites

16 sites

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

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

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
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
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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 RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 38, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 40, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 41, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 42, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 44, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 45, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 46, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 47, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 48, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 49, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 50, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 51, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 52, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 53, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 54, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 55, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 57, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 58, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 59, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 60, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 61, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 62, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 63, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 64, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 65, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 66, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 67, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 68, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 69, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 70, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 71, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 72, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 73, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 74, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 75, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 76, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 77, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 78, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 79, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 80, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 81, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 82, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 83, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 84, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 85, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 86, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 G, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 H, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 I, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 J, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 K, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 L, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 M, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 N, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 O, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 P, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
P01, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P02, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P03, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P04, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P05, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P06, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P07, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P08, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P09, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P10, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P11, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P12, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P13, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P14, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P15, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
P16, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 Q, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 R, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 S, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 T, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 U, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 V, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 W, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 X, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.4
716 reviews
5
60.5%
433
4
27.1%
194
3
5.9%
42
2
4.1%
29
1
2.5%
18

Nicole P

Verified

July 19, 2021 Stayed at: O, Loop: MEAD

5

I’m from New York and this was an amazing get away from the city. The other campers are respectful and the grounds are taken care of beautifully, they are kid friendly and relaxing. I am thinking of setting up another trip, this time without my children and husband and just my sister-in -law and myself.

Nicole P

Verified

July 19, 2021 Stayed at: O, Loop: MEAD

5

I’m from New York and this was an amazing get away from the city. The other campers are respectful and the grounds are taken care of beautifully, they are kid friendly and relaxing. I am thinking of setting up another trip, this time without my children and husband and just my sister-in -law and myself.

Timothy S

Verified

July 18, 2021 Stayed at: 44, Loop: BENC

4

This place is awesome for family fun and very kid and pet friendly. The camp Host are great. How ever if you bring a watercraft beware the fishermen that like to fish around your watercraft. We had a hook in a seat last year and no one wanted to fess up to it. It's a real shame the money the campground brings in from the campers the rangers don't want to do anymore to stop the rude fisherman from fishing around thousands of dollars of water crafts. Otherwise the campground itself is great.

MARY S

July 18, 2021

5

A more versatile cell service would be appreciated in case of emergency.

William H

Verified

July 18, 2021 Stayed at: P, Loop: MEAD

4

Didn’t plan ahead just decided to visit ended up with a non electric site the site was large sit at the table in the morning drinking coffee watching the boats go by it was a pleasant experience not elbow to elbow like the electric community after coming from Ives Run that morning it was a beautiful site and probably would go no electric again the dogs loved it and so did we

Timothy S

Verified

July 18, 2021 Stayed at: 44, Loop: BENC

4

This place is awesome for family fun and very kid and pet friendly. The camp Host are great. How ever if you bring a watercraft beware the fishermen that like to fish around your watercraft. We had a hook in a seat last year and no one wanted to fess up to it. It's a real shame the money the campground brings in from the campers the rangers don't want to do anymore to stop the rude fisherman from fishing around thousands of dollars of water crafts. Otherwise the campground itself is great.

MARY S

July 18, 2021

5

A more versatile cell service would be appreciated in case of emergency.

William H

Verified

July 18, 2021 Stayed at: P, Loop: MEAD

4

Didn’t plan ahead just decided to visit ended up with a non electric site the site was large sit at the table in the morning drinking coffee watching the boats go by it was a pleasant experience not elbow to elbow like the electric community after coming from Ives Run that morning it was a beautiful site and probably would go no electric again the dogs loved it and so did we

Michael M

Verified

July 17, 2021 Stayed at: H, Loop: MEAD

5

We have camped at Tomkins for years. It is so nice to get away from cell service for 4 days. We tent camp, but enjoy the grounds come rain or shine. If you forget anything the town of Lawrenceville or Elkland are only 10 minutes away. There is a bakery in Elkland that is open Tuesday to Saturday (Shorts Bakery) fantastic bake goods.

Michael M

Verified

July 17, 2021 Stayed at: H, Loop: MEAD

5

We have camped at Tomkins for years. It is so nice to get away from cell service for 4 days. We tent camp, but enjoy the grounds come rain or shine. If you forget anything the town of Lawrenceville or Elkland are only 10 minutes away. There is a bakery in Elkland that is open Tuesday to Saturday (Shorts Bakery) fantastic bake goods.

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.

Elevation: 348 feet

Distance to downtown

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

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