Established Camping
Tompkins Bend
About This Campground
US Army Corps of Engineers
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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Location
Tompkins Bend is located in Arkansas
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.
Address
15 Tompkins Bend
Mt. Ida, AR 71957
Coordinates
34.56878544 N
93.46988828 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Beautiful lakeside camping
We stayed here on the lake for four days. The site was spacious and well spread out from it's neighbours. There are both tent camping and rv sites with power hookups. Most of the sites circle the beautiful lake. The grounds have a small marina to drop your boat, then most people parked right on…
Great lakeside camping
Most sites are right along the lake. Views are great. Well shaded and spaced sites. 30/50 amp here. Water at every site. Dump station on site as well. Campground and lake were very quiet while here. Granted we stayed during the week in the fall. Park rangers are very friendly. Must reserve via…
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Quiet!
Our favorite campground on Lake Ouachita. Quiet. Water/boat access. Coves for kids to play in.
Location
Tompkins Bend is located in Arkansas
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.
Address
15 Tompkins Bend
Mt. Ida, AR 71957
Coordinates
34.56878544 N
93.46988828 W