Tompkins Campground, near Tioga, Pennsylvania, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a few comforts. This spot is managed by the Army Corps of Engineers and sits right by Cowanesque Lake, offering stunning views and plenty of space to spread out.

The campground features paved sites that are level and spacious, making it easy to set up your tent, RV, or even a cabin. Visitors rave about the cleanliness and upkeep, with one camper noting, “It is always clean.” You can also enjoy a beach for swimming and a marina for boating, which adds a nice touch to your stay.

For those who love hiking, the area around Tompkins is pretty scenic, with rolling hills and trails nearby. Campers have enjoyed exploring the Pine Creek Rail Trail, which is about an hour away and offers breathtaking views of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Just keep in mind that there are no showers on-site, but you’ll find toilets and drinking water available.

If you’re bringing your furry friend along, pets are welcome here, so you can enjoy the outdoors together. With a friendly atmosphere and a variety of activities, Tompkins Campground is a great spot for families and friends looking to unwind and connect with nature.

## Overview

 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. 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.
## 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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Just off US 15 at the New York border.  All roads and parking pads are paved.  The sites are closer together than most other COE parks where we’ve stayed.  We stayed in the Bench Loop which is very busy since it is waterfront.  Our first week, we were on site 54 (W/E 50A) and waterfront.  Our second week, we stayed on site 44 (FHU 50A) right across from the seldom used playground.  Quite wooded here but we managed to get satellite TV.  No Verizon phone service and very slow internet with a booster. This area is pretty with rolling hills all around so we enjoyed a couple of scenic drives.  About an hour away is the Pine Creek Rail Trail in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.

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I have been camping at this campground for years,but I would say it not as kept up as it us to be. it still a nice campground but it’s nothing like it’s sister campground Ives run.

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We love this campground. We come every year. It is run by Army Corp of Engineers because it is on a lake with a dam. Spots are level and paved. It is always clean. There is a beach for swimming, marina for boating and the sites are huge and grassy.

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