Tompkins Bend Campground, AR - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Tompkins Bend Campground is located in the Womble Ranger District, Ouachita National Forest (42 min west of Hot Springs, AR) with an elevation of 584 feet. There are a total of 75 campsites including 14 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 61 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 78 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 61 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $14.00 to $24.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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4.6 out of 5

5 star		71%
4 star		19%
3 star		5%
2 star		3%
1 star		1%

@AngelaB3904301 · Camped on Aug 21, 2025 at Campsite #51

Site 51 is an large spot on the point. Pad is level. Only negative is the large drop off from pad to gravel. Have to be very careful with the drop off. Picnic concrete pad is breaking on ends making unstable walking around table

@CharlieB783016 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #10

Great spot and great cell service with t-mobile internet and AT&T cell phone!

@JohnnyBC12B842 · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #74

We stayed 2 weeks at site number 74, loved watching the deer on the island and other deer swimming out to them every evening

@TeresaE4649311 · Camped on Aug 5, 2025 at Campsite #13

We stayed in 13A. This is the best all around site at this campground. We have camped in various sites over the years with great views but not good walk downs to lake with muddy entrance into water for swimming. This site is higher with rock making it cleaner for swimming and playing with dog. Beautiful views, shady most of the day, walking the campground peninsulas or trails is great, if you dont want to cook there is a great cafe at the marina just a short drive or walk away. Trash receptacles close to campsite emptied daily, quiet and peaceful but we stayed during the week and school was starting thr next week. We didnt use the bathhouse but noticed it had cleaners twice daily and even the bugs and spider webs were removed from the lighted entry and sitting area around it. Boat ramp and dock within sight of area A and B. We will be back every year!

@AnnM1012312 · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #57

If you have a big rig you probably want to stay in sites 1 - 57. You can get more ice if needed over at the Shangri La Resort. The gravel around the campsites can be slippery even when dry.

@DeborahW920812 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #57

This is a wonderful campground. My only complaint is that trees are being taken down and the debris piled up in various spots among the campsites. Makes it difficult for the workers that mow to do a good job of keeping the weeds at bay.

@KATEL7335508 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #22

truly a great spot. so much space and open water. has a bbq pit, fire pit, a pole to hang trash or wet clothes, and a concrete picnic table.

@BrianM6776107 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #44

We had a fantastic time! Site 44 was perfect - shaded, on the water and relatively close to two bathrooms.

@TinaS5EFEA16F9 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #75

This was an amazing spot to have some wonderful time with the family. The sunsets were breathtaking! We parked our boat right at camp. I lounged in my lounger about every day listening to the waves crash in shore and the constant breeze across the lake. The grandbaby had swim access whenever she wanted and we never had to leave camp. She rode her bike around the loop and met lots of kids when she wasnt swimming or out with poppy in the boat. The bathrooms were clean each night. Dump station was clean and easily accessible to pull in and out. We had a fantastic week!QTR

@PacerdN8F9D8D6 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #6

Had a great trip to Tompkin bend very nice and clean park. Very good prices and nice camp ground. Host very nice and looking forward to another visit.

@sandyj480F1170 · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #43

Tompkins Bend is a great place to camp and meet campers.

@RodneyB5766346 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #59

Very beautiful area! Camping spaces are nice and maintained. Right on the water. Our only complaint are the restroom and showers. Very out dated. They don't clean them regularly. Even thought the restrooms and shower weren't great, We will be back.

@TinaC9402389 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #13

Favorite spot on Lake Ouachita.

@HeatherJ578117 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #49

Camp hosts were great. Nice to have a spot on the water(#49 - but most are) and nice to have walking areas.

@AndrewB2067797 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #75

Nice shaded park. Water hookups were a little confusing but we found them on the ground by the electrical plugins. Fair cell phone service. Park roads couldve used signage to show numbers of campsites and loops. Otherwise, very nice!

@marilynB541427 · Camped on May 12, 2025 at Campsite #29

You cant go wrong with a campsite at Townsend! We had a fishing boat that was easy to beach on the shore. Our site was easy to get into with a cement pad. The lake is stunning! Great times for our kayak friends and hubby who caught big bass.

@LeviG2A6F3CB56 · Camped on May 8, 2025 at Campsite #3

We had site #2 and #3. Super nice and water on three sides of the sites. Could land dock your boats very close to your sites. All in all very nice and quiet area of Thompkins bend. Nice showers area, kept up daily. Definitely would stay again. No sewer hookups

@PaulF2981841 · Camped on May 5, 2025 at Campsite #50

Fishing good, lake great.

@RAYMONDS813751 · Camped on May 1, 2025 at Campsite #47

Tompkins Bend on Lake Ouachita is a great place to camp with the family. The playgrounds for kids, trails to hike, or just relaxing next to the water, it's a fun place to stay. Great fishing as well. If you get a chance, go the Shangri-La Resort and get a slice of the homemade pie. Just like Grandma used to make..............

@LARRYD7070149 · Camped on Apr 10, 2025 at Campsite #42

Beautiful campground. Spaces are close together.

@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Apr 9, 2025 at Campsite #55

Great spot

@SherryG8278919 · Camped on Mar 24, 2025 at Campsite #25

Campsite was nice and clean. Plenty of room.

@howards5966886 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #47

Always a great time & experience. We are always excited to go experience Lake Ouachita and the beautiful lake and great camping venue there. Camp Host Jerry & Cindy and Keith & Stacy are always so pleasant and kind.

@Sudhanshu39005 · Camped on Mar 21, 2025 at Campsite #16

Excellent site, was a bit sad that there was a burn ban right when we got there but overall one of the best camping spots. Super clean Toilets/showers. Site was well maintained. It seemed like mostly an RV site so you will see very few tents.

@StephanieK6294 · Camped on Mar 20, 2025 at Campsite #9

Close to water, nice view! Tight squeeze, could not extend awning due to tree being next to pad. But, the tree helped with shade, so no regrets!

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