Tompkins
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About Tompkins
Tompkins is a national park campground at Cowanesque Lake in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Tompkins is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 54 ft. Campers rate it 4.3/5 across 66 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Cowanesque Lake include Lawrence Recreation Area and South Shore Recreation Area.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 322 · 2024: 342 · 2025: 206
Location
Address
Tioga, Pennsylvania
Coordinates
41.9808, -77.1894
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 748 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Lawrence Recreation Area
Cowanesque Lake
South Shore Recreation Area
Cowanesque Lake
Ives Run
Tioga-Hammond Lakes
Lambs Creek Recreation Area
Tioga-Hammond Lakes
Hills Creek State Park
Hills Creek State Park
Tioga State Forest
Tioga State Forest
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Tompkins FAQ
How far in advance should I book Tompkins?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Tompkins?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Tompkins. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Tompkins right now?
Tompkins is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Tompkins located?
Tompkins is located in Cowanesque Lake, near Tioga, Pennsylvania.
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