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Ouachita National Forest › Womble Ranger District › Arkansas
› Montgomery County
› Mount Ida
› Tompkins Bend Campground
› Campsite #59
Campsite #59 at Tompkins Bend Campground, AR
$24
Campsite #59
| 12 people | |
| 35 ft | Back-in |
| 2 | fair |
5/29
6/5
Campsite #59 Features: Back-in parking, 50 amp hookup, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water
Campsite Reviews (6)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 67% |
| 4 star | | 17% |
| 3 star | | 17% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@RichardM612235 · Camped on Nov 22, 2024 at Campsite #59
Dry nice place. We will be back
@DeronF2A10A37D · Camped on Apr 10, 2024 at Campsite #59
Dogs dogs dogs. So many uncontrolled dogs barking and off leash. I just dont understand why people think everyone loves their dog like them. Happens all the time.
@DawnaW0EF6F3ED · Camped on Jun 25, 2023 at Campsite #59
Love Tompkins Bend
@KathrynM762 · Camped on Oct 6, 2021 at Campsite #59
I would give this campground 5 stars IF we could have seen a Ranger, Camp Host, or anyone to provide a map, trails info, and advice. But everything was closed down, we never saw a person or a vehicle at the camp host site, and there were no handouts available. We fumbled around and missed some opportunities we learned about only after leaving.
Otherwise, the COE has done a terrific job siting campsites to maximize the lake views. We camped at site 59D. It was level, gravel, 50 amp and water (pressure ok). Most COE campsite do not have sewer, especially on lakeshores, there was a large dump station on the way out. You need to reserve online, which will specify, by site how long your RV can be. Ours said 35' we were able to park the truck sideways in front of our 35' 5ver. Concrete picnic table on slab, BBQ grill, and campfire ring near the table and away from the RV. Trees provided full shade to the campground, but were thinned out, along with ground scrub, to provide lake views. (We camped at the end of summer, and our neighbors said the lake was very low.) Quiet, peaceful place. Lake Ouachita is one of the top 10 cleanest lakes in the US. If you have a boat you might want to camp closer to the ramp. Roads in and out were easy with a big rig, all paved. We are 13'6" and brushed tree leaves once, so if no one was oncoming we used the middle of the road. We have stayed at this pretty lake three times (commercial resort and state park), and our fav campsite is at the COE.
Otherwise, the COE has done a terrific job siting campsites to maximize the lake views. We camped at site 59D. It was level, gravel, 50 amp and water (pressure ok). Most COE campsite do not have sewer, especially on lakeshores, there was a large dump station on the way out. You need to reserve online, which will specify, by site how long your RV can be. Ours said 35' we were able to park the truck sideways in front of our 35' 5ver. Concrete picnic table on slab, BBQ grill, and campfire ring near the table and away from the RV. Trees provided full shade to the campground, but were thinned out, along with ground scrub, to provide lake views. (We camped at the end of summer, and our neighbors said the lake was very low.) Quiet, peaceful place. Lake Ouachita is one of the top 10 cleanest lakes in the US. If you have a boat you might want to camp closer to the ramp. Roads in and out were easy with a big rig, all paved. We are 13'6" and brushed tree leaves once, so if no one was oncoming we used the middle of the road. We have stayed at this pretty lake three times (commercial resort and state park), and our fav campsite is at the COE.
@PamK227 · Camped on Jun 20, 2021 at Campsite #59
Always love Tompkins. First time staying in D, we liked it. Good spot on the water not far from the bathrooms. One drawback- the asphalt drive was eroded away so that there was a big step down to the ground just outside the camper preventing a nice wide seating area. More than one kid fell over it during the trip. My daughters site next to me had the same issue.
@DebraF933 · Camped on May 3, 2021 at Campsite #59
Everything was nicely organized and ran smoothly. The volunteer camp host was willing and able to help if I needed it as well as being friendly and nice. All the people staying there were respectful of others which made it a very pleasant experience. I enjoyed mountain biking on the Vista Trail while I was there. The trail was well maintained and turns were well marked.
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