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
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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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Anthony B

Verified

July 22, 2020 Stayed at: 42, Loop: BENC

A nice quiet full hookup and water feature park with many area attractions a short drive away should you desire Grand Canyon of Pa. (Wellsboro) , Corning Ny (Glass Center and main drag restaurant museum and outlet stores, Watkins Glen a little further, or stay at Tompkins for Boating ,fishing skiing ,kayaking or swimming

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Bruce C

Verified

July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 53, Loop: BENC

Everything was good. My only complaint was my sister set some wood at my site just before we arrived as it was evening before I got there. The camp host stole my wood 1/2 hour before I arrived. The neighbor camp told me who stole my wood. My sister confronted them. They would not respond. The wood was kiln dried cut offs being unique. Host just sat there not responding. Such a shame to deal with someone so dishonest.

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Bruce C

Verified

July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 53, Loop: BENC

Everything was good. My only complaint was my sister set some wood at my site just before we arrived as it was evening before I got there. The camp host stole my wood 1/2 hour before I arrived. The neighbor camp told me who stole my wood. My sister confronted them. They would not respond. The wood was kiln dried cut offs being unique. Host just sat there not responding. Such a shame to deal with someone so dishonest.

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Scott B

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July 17, 2020 Stayed at: 85, Loop: COVE

This particular campsite (#85) was not very well-shaded.

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Scott B

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July 17, 2020 Stayed at: 55, Loop: BENC

Very nice campsite. Well shaded, near the water. Plenty of firewood around to forage for, and right next to a nice fishing hole - if you're into those things. Would definitely stay again.

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Scott B

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July 17, 2020 Stayed at: 85, Loop: COVE

This particular campsite (#85) was not very well-shaded.

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Scott B

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July 17, 2020 Stayed at: 55, Loop: BENC

Very nice campsite. Well shaded, near the water. Plenty of firewood around to forage for, and right next to a nice fishing hole - if you're into those things. Would definitely stay again.

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Robert H

Verified

July 15, 2020 Stayed at: 64, Loop: COVE

Been coming here since being opened.Found no one at the check-in building and just wander around to find the camp site.The site was clean but the pad was all moss and needed a good cleaning.All an all this is not what expect from what we know the sites where in the pass.Virus is not an excuse for what we found. We will probley stay again but will have to find a better site.

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Brian S

Verified

July 15, 2020 Stayed at: 86, Loop: COVE

Tompkins Campground at Cowenesque Lake is a very nice "basic" campground. I say basic because it is not an RV resort with playgrounds and amusements for the kids, just good old fashioned camping. There is a nice beach at the lake for swimming and if you want to boat or fish, this is a great place. We stayed in a loop with water and electric, while most of the rest of the loops had full hookups. The sites are well spaced and nicely arranged. Once they complete the sewer hookups in the Cove loop, this facility would rate 5 stars, especially for those with a Senior Interagency Pass.

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Robert H

Verified

July 15, 2020 Stayed at: 64, Loop: COVE

Been coming here since being opened.Found no one at the check-in building and just wander around to find the camp site.The site was clean but the pad was all moss and needed a good cleaning.All an all this is not what expect from what we know the sites where in the pass.Virus is not an excuse for what we found. We will probley stay again but will have to find a better site.

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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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