Tompkins

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

122Sites

68 ftMax rig

The place

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. Recreation Cowanesque Lake offers a variety of outdoor activities. With a boat ramp and overnight mooring, campers can easily spend time on the water. Keep reading

There are a variety of indigenous fish that inhabit the area's streams and lakes, and fishing tournaments are held frequently. The North and South Tailrace areas provide access for fishing downstream of Cowanesque Dam. The fields and forests around the lakes are popular destinations for both local and out-of-state hunters looking for large and small game species native to the eastern hardwood forests. The 4 mile Moccasin Trail within the facility leads hikers on a trek through reclaimed farm fields and wood lots inhabited by a variety of watchable wildlife. Facilities Tompkins has a variety of shoreline sites, most of which have electric hookups. The campground includes 109 traditional campsites and, 16 tent only hike-in sites. A boat ramp, drinking water, hot showers, playgrounds and a dump station are also provided. There are two overlooks and two downstream fishing access points. Natural Features The partially forested campground sits in the pristine setting of the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains. The surrounding land paints a scenic picture of rolling mountains and open fields. Charges & Cancellations Reservations to include any reservation changes, such as cancel, refund requests, site transfer, or date changes cannot be made at facility location.

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The sites · 122

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
BENC	37	standard electric	49 ft	50
BENC	38	standard electric	36 ft	50
BENC	39	standard electric	38 ft	50
BENC	40	standard electric	45 ft	50
BENC	41	standard electric	56 ft	50
BENC	42	standard electric	51 ft	50
BENC	43	standard electric	50 ft	50
BENC	44	standard electric	44 ft	50
BENC	45	standard electric	48 ft	50
BENC	46	standard electric	45 ft	50	yes
BENC	47	standard electric	46 ft	50
BENC	48	standard electric	42 ft	50	yes
BENC	49	standard electric	48 ft	50
BENC	50	standard electric	47 ft	50
BENC	51	standard electric	45 ft	50
BENC	52	standard electric	54 ft	50
BENC	53	standard electric	54 ft	50
BENC	54	standard electric	57 ft	50
BENC	55	standard electric	49 ft	50
COVE	56	management	29 ft	30
COVE	57	standard electric	52 ft	30
COVE	58	standard electric	42 ft	30
COVE	59	standard electric	52 ft	30
COVE	60	standard electric	47 ft	30
COVE	61	standard electric	50 ft	30
COVE	62	standard electric	43 ft	30
COVE	63	standard electric	53 ft	30
COVE	64	standard electric	36 ft	50
COVE	65	standard electric	55 ft	50
COVE	66	standard electric	39 ft	50
COVE	67	standard electric	49 ft	50
COVE	68	standard electric	41 ft	50
COVE	69	standard electric	68 ft	50
COVE	70	standard electric	50 ft	50
COVE	71	standard electric	47 ft	50
COVE	72	standard electric	56 ft	50
COVE	73	standard electric	49 ft	50
COVE	74	standard electric	47 ft	50
COVE	75	standard electric	47 ft	50
COVE	76	standard electric	56 ft	50
COVE	77	standard electric	46 ft	50
COVE	78	standard electric	47 ft	50
COVE	79	standard electric	49 ft	50
COVE	80	standard electric	56 ft	50
COVE	81	standard electric	45 ft	50
COVE	82	standard electric	42 ft	50
COVE	83	standard electric	49 ft	50
COVE	84	standard electric	48 ft	30
COVE	85	standard electric	54 ft	30
COVE	86	standard electric	44 ft	30
HIKE	P01	hike to	—	—
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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

All reservations must be made on www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777 prior to arrival Shelter Weekdays-$40.00 (Reservations can be made as well as first come first served) Shelter Nonelectric Weekends $75.00 Shelter Electric Weekends $100.00 Boat mooring slips are first-come-first-served for campers only.

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Your representative

This campground sits in PA-15. This member’s public-lands record →

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