Tompkins
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Cowanesque Lake, near Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania.
How it compares
- With 119 sites it is the #8 largest of 29 Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($40) is $30 above the Pennsylvania median of $10/night.
- There are 9 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 33% of Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (68 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (80 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 119 of 119 sites.
- Straight-line distance: Philadelphia ~175 mi, Pittsburgh ~181 mi, Baltimore ~188 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers3 accessible sites
Fee notes from the agency: 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.
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BoatingCampingDay Use AreaEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Recreation Area Cowanesque Lake |
1.1 | PA | $40–$100 | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| South Shore Recreation Area Cowanesque Lake |
1.1 | PA | $40–$100 | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Ives Run Tioga-Hammond Lakes |
6.5 | PA | $75–$100 | 181 | E 50A W S | 100 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Hills Creek State Park Campground Hills Creek State Park |
11.6 | PA | From $16 (PA schedule) | — | E W S | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Lambs Creek Recreation Area Tioga-Hammond Lakes |
11.8 | PA | $75 | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - PA Wilds OpenStreetMap listing |
12.2 | PA | — | — | E | yes | — | ? | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.