Tompkins Bend
Tompkins Bend is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Arkansas. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 34.56879, -93.46989
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 870-867-4476
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Tompkins Bend
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. Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour. 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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Thermal Water Jug Fountain · 24 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 208 designated routes (224 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tompkins Bend CoE | RV park | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Joplin | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.6 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Denby Point | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.0 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Hickory Nut Mountain Campground | Private campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
| Hickory Nut Mountain | National forest campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
| Highway 27 Fishing Village | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.