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
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 RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 02, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 03, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 04, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 05, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 06, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 07, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 08, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 09, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 10, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 11, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 15, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 16, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 17, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 18, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 20, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 21, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 22, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 23, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 24, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 25, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 26, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 27, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 28, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 29, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 30, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 31, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 32, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 33, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 34, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 35, Loop: KNOL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 37, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 38, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 39, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 40, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 41, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 42, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 43, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 44, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 45, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 46, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 47, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 48, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 49, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 50, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 51, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 52, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 53, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 54, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 55, Loop: BENC RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 57, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 58, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 59, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 60, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 61, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 62, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 63, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 64, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 65, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 66, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 67, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 68, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 69, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 70, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 71, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 72, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 73, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 74, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 75, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 76, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 77, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 78, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 79, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 80, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 81, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 82, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 83, Loop: COVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 84, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 85, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 86, Loop: COVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 B, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 C, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 E, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 F, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 G, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 H, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 I, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 J, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 K, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 L, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 M, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 N, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 O, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 P, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
P01, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
P02, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
P03, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
P04, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
P05, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
P06, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
P07, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
P08, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
P09, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
P10, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
P11, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
P12, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
P13, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
P14, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
P15, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
P16, Loop: HIKE Tent
7 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 Q, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 R, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 S, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 T, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 U, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 V, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 W, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups
🚐 X, Loop: MEAD RV
No Hookups

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

Christine V

Verified

October 7, 2025 Stayed at: 22, Loop: KNOL

5

We love this campground. Always clean and quiet, it's a lovely place to stay.

Christine B

Verified

October 7, 2025 Stayed at: 23, Loop: KNOL

2

No Verizon cell service at campsite #23. Have to drive to boat ramp for spotty service. Lots of dogs barking the weekend we stayed. We will probably not return. Ives Run is a much better campground.

Judy S

Verified

October 9, 2025 Stayed at: 47, Loop: BENC

5

Really enjoyed my time there

Roger F

Verified

October 9, 2025 Stayed at: 15, Loop: KNOL

5

Very nice quiet park. Could see other campers but our sites felt private. We had three... ( my mistake) . Easy walk to the lake and many campsites right on the lake. We had poor cell coverage. Had to walk to lake shore to get texts or call. Heard a TMobile guy had no issues. Overall l, we loved our time here and would come back.

Judy S

Verified

October 9, 2025 Stayed at: 47, Loop: BENC

5

Really enjoyed my time there

Roger F

Verified

October 9, 2025 Stayed at: 15, Loop: KNOL

5

Very nice quiet park. Could see other campers but our sites felt private. We had three... ( my mistake) . Easy walk to the lake and many campsites right on the lake. We had poor cell coverage. Had to walk to lake shore to get texts or call. Heard a TMobile guy had no issues. Overall l, we loved our time here and would come back.

David C

Verified

October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: KNOL

5

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.

Kelly G

Verified

October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 41, Loop: BENC

5

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!!

Eisha C

Verified

October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 45, Loop: BENC

5

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!

Lynn M

Verified

October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 50, Loop: BENC

5

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

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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