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Tompkins Bend Day-Use

Tompkins Bend Day-Use Area on Lake Ouachita, is a great spot to getaway for the day. The combination of lush mountain scenery and wildlife, make this quiet location an ideal place for a family gathering, reunion, or group retreat.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.

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Day-Use Pavilion
USACE Lake Ouachita

Campsites

group shelter electric1
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Amenities & rules

Electric hookupsWater hookupsPets allowedCampfires allowed

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

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.

Campgrounds nearby

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.