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.

Available sites

119 total sites

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
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 02, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 03, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 04, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 05, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 06, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 07, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 08, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 09, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 10, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 11, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 15, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 16, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 17, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 18, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 20, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 21, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 22, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 23, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 24, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 25, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 26, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 27, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 28, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 29, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 30, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 31, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 32, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 33, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 34, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 35, Loop: KNOL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 37, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 38, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 39, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 40, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 41, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 42, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 43, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 44, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 45, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 46, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 47, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 48, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 49, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 50, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 51, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 52, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 53, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 54, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 55, Loop: BENC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 57, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 58, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 59, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 60, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 61, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 62, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 63, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 64, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 65, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 66, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 67, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 68, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 69, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 70, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 71, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 72, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 73, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 74, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 75, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 76, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 77, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 78, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 79, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 80, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 81, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 82, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 83, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 84, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 85, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 86, Loop: COVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 A, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 I, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 J, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 K, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 L, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 M, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 N, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 O, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 P, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ P01, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ P02, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P03, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P04, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P05, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P06, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P07, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P08, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P09, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P10, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P11, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P12, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P13, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P14, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P15, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ P16, Loop: HIKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 Q, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 R, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 S, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 T, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 U, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 V, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 W, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 X, Loop: MEAD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

739 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 739 reviews

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5 stars 60.5% (447)
4 stars 27.2% (201)
3 stars 5.8% (43)
2 stars 4.1% (30)
1 star 2.4% (18)

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Lynn M

Verified

October 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.

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Nancy R

Verified

October 14, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: KNOL

Wonderful campground So glad it has stayed open into October! We love fall camping

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Nancy R

Verified

October 14, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: KNOL

Wonderful campground So glad it has stayed open into October! We love fall camping

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Kay L

Verified

October 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.

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Kay L

Verified

October 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.

Helpful

Nancy H

Verified

October 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.

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Nancy H

Verified

October 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.

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Brad R

Verified

October 17, 2025 Stayed at: 33, Loop: KNOL

Hope that you keep the campground open that late in the season or even a little later in the year. Always looking for places to go in October and November.

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Brad R

Verified

October 17, 2025 Stayed at: 33, Loop: KNOL

Hope that you keep the campground open that late in the season or even a little later in the year. Always looking for places to go in October and November.

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Daniel j

Verified

October 20, 2025 Stayed at: 79, Loop: COVE

Camped on the Halloween weekend ,fall camping is the best wish you would extend season every year ty for great weekend

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Location & Directions for Tompkins

66 North Shore Lane, Lawrenceville, PA 16929 United States

Elevation: 348 ft

Getting There

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...

Nearest town

Lawrenceville, PA - 4 mi

About 6 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 15 and State Route 287.

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: October 24, 2026

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