Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas
Tompkins Bend
Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas, United States
- Sites
- 78
- Hookups
- 61 electric, 64 with water, 14 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 70 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 643 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Lake Ouachita
- Nearest town
- Mt. Ida
- Address
- 15 Tompkins Bend, Mt. Ida, AR, 71957
- Phone
- 870-867-4476
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Water Activities
77 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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 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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 33° | 9° | 71° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 56° | 37° | 1° | 73° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 63° | 47° | 29° | 81° | 3 of 11 |
| April | 72° | 55° | 38° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 82° | 66° | 50° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 88° | 72° | 62° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 75° | 67° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 93° | 75° | 67° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 88° | 69° | 58° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 74° | 55° | 37° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 65° | 47° | 24° | 79° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 53° | 39° | 25° | 72° | 5 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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