Tompkins
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- sites
- Jul–Sep
- best months
- 122 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 1,145 ft
- Near Tioga
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.
Local outfitters
- Wild Asaph Outfitters17 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jul–Sep
Best time to visit Tompkins
Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
32° / 15°
15 wet · 6 snow
Feb
35° / 15°
12 wet · 5 snow
Mar
44° / 22°
13 wet · 4 snow
Apr
57° / 33°
13 wet · 1 snow
May
69° / 44°
14 wet
Jun
77° / 53°
13 wet
Jul
81° / 58°
12 wet
Aug
80° / 56°
11 wet
Sep
73° / 50°
11 wet
Oct
60° / 39°
13 wet
Nov
48° / 29°
13 wet · 2 snow
Dec
37° / 22°
14 wet · 4 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cowanesque Dam, PA, 1.8 mi away at 1,150 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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~20 min drive
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~21 min drive
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Camp Bell Campground
~30 min drive
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065 Left Asaph
~34 min drive
065 Left Asaph is a campground in Pennsylvania at about 1,665 feet. It is managed by the state natural resources department.
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064 Baker Branch
~34 min drive
064 Baker Branch is a campground in Pennsylvania at about 1,683 feet. It is managed by the state natural resources department.
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Armenia Mountain Campground
~39 min drive
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Canyon Country Campground
~40 min drive
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Tompkins
122 sites for RV and tent camping