Tompkins Bend - Lake Ouachita
Andrea J.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 4, 2023

Beautiful spots on the water

I rented 3 spots 6 months in advance (the max) for our annual friends gathering during Memorial Day weekend. This was our first time in the campground (the previous year was Denby Point) and it was gorgeous. I tell everyone that Lake Ouachita is one of the cleanest and most beautiful lakes in the US. Our sites were on the water except for 77. One family brought their boat and parked docked it right next to the site which made it super convenient. There is not sewer at these COE sites so we were prepared with a portable black tank but didn’t end up needed it. There are mountain biking and hiking trails nearby that some took advantage of. My only negative was that there were power surges and low power during random times during our stay. We turned off unnecessary pulls on power and made it just fine. One time my daughter was baking in the convection microwave while the AC was going (so no surprise there) the other times were in the middle of night when the only pull was the AC. Being Memorial Day weekend the campground was completely full and they do allow 2 campers per site so I just chalk it all up to the campground system being overloaded. We will most certainly camp here again and I’ve already put the reminder on my calendar to book 6 months out for next year. People make fun of me for being so obsessive with my camping plans but they don’t complain when they have a front row seat on Memorial Day. ♥️💙

Site77, 76, 74
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Tompkins Bend - Lake Ouachita by Andrea J., June 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Tompkins Bend - Lake Ouachita by Andrea J., June 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Tompkins Bend - Lake Ouachita by Andrea J., June 4, 2023