Tompkins Bend

$16.00–$30.00/night

Show on map 870-867-4476 lakeouachita@usace.army.mil

15 Tompkins Bend
Mt. Ida, AR 71957

Overview

Tompkins Bend on Lake Ouachita, is a great family camping destination. The combination of lush mountain scenery and roomy sites big enough for two camping units, make this quiet location an ideal place for an outdoor getaway.

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Recreation

Water skiers, jet skiers and anglers can all enjoy the crystal clear waters of the lake, while hikers enjoy the campground's location on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT), which meanders across the south end of the lake. Wildlife enthusiasts can find everything from bobcats to black bears and deer in the forested mountains surrounding the lake, and Bald eagles are often spotted in winter.

Facilities

The campground consists of 77 sites including 63 sites with electric hookups and 69 sites with water hookups. Most sites will accommodate two camping units. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, playground and a boat ramp.

Natural Features

Lake Ouachita is fed from the cool waters of the Ouachita River in central Arkansas. Surrounded by the Ouachita Mountains and National Forest, it's crystal waters span over 40,000 acres and extend for 30 miles, making it the largest lake completely in the state of Arkansas.

Nearby Attractions

Head to Hot Springs National Park and discover how it earned the nickname, "The American Spa." Or take a scenic drive through the 1.8 million-acres of Ouachita National Forest. Here, off-roading enthusiasts can take on the Wolf Pen Gap Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (501) 767-2101.

Camp site features

Across 75 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 61 of 75 sites
Water hookups: 61 of 75 sites
Picnic table: all 75 sites
Pets allowed: all 75 sites
Longest RV: 20 ft
Largest party: 12 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Hot Springs, Arkansas, take US 270 west approximately 24.5 miles to Tompkin Bend Road. Turn right and follow access road 2.4 miles north to park. From Mount Ida, Arkansas, take US 270 east about 10.7 miles to Tompkins Bend Road. Turn left and follow access road 2.4 miles north to the park.

Stay Limit

Check in from 6 PM, check out by 4 PM.

Reviews

505 reviews

5 stars

340

4 stars

104

3 stars

2 stars

1 stars

Joshua m

Loop:A

Site:

Reviewed 10 days ago

Didn’t get to camp my tent uses stakes and guy lines to stay up couldn’t drive the stakes in far enough to rocky. So if you have a tent similar I do not recommend camping here. Requested a refund still no word on that

Hannah H

Loop:B

Site:

Reviewed 10 days ago

As tent campers, this is one of the quietest campgrounds that is primarily for RVs. The spot is right on the lake, elevated where I could watch my child play by the water from camp. The bathroom near the boat ramp was clean and close enough (unless your 6 year old has to go #2 at 6am 🤪) but the shower house was further than I would have liked. Overall though, would definitely stay again!

Kevin N

Loop:B

Site:

Reviewed 11 days ago

We were in number 26. We normally stay in the B loop because we can get our 37’ travel trailer in and out easy. My wife and I have been coming to this lake for 47 years and her even longer. The bathrooms and showers are handy as is the boat ramp. All 4 loops are clean but A loop is tight with bigger units. Great overall!

Kristin W

Loop:D

Site:

Reviewed 13 days ago

Nice , clean and quiet.

Paul D

Loop:C

Site:

Reviewed 13 days ago

Enjoyable time in mid October. I very much like the site layouts, many facing the water where possible, rather side by side with other campers. Restrooms were old but very well maintained. Park host did not clean sites, empty fire pits etc between visitors. Take the scenic route to Hot springs over the Dam, and on in to Hot springs, visit the scenic Tower and stroll the Main Street. We had Pie and ice cream at Shang ra la .

Sagar Jalindar K

Loop:B

Site:

Reviewed 16 days ago

The location is really good. Best spot for both sunrise and sunset views right on the lake

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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