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As the nation's largest federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you and your family to have a safe and enjoyable visit to one of the Corps' more than 400 lakes and more than 2,400 recreation sites nationwide. During your visit to these sites or the thousands of other federal lands and waters, we encourage you and your loved ones to always wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating or playing on or near the water. We need your help to reduce the number of water-related injuries and deaths. Visitor safety is the Corps' number one priority. We actively promote water and boater safety and education programs. For more on these efforts and recreation opportunities, visit www.Corpslakes.us

TOMPKINS BEND (AR), AR

Description

Tompkins Bend Campground is located on Lake Ouachita in Arkansas. The lake at normal power pool extends approximately 30 miles and has a water surface of 40,000 acres. Visitors enjoy fishing, skiing, scuba diving, boating, and other water activities. Bald eagles are an attraction for the visitors during the winter. The campground consists of 77 sites, 63 with electric hookups and 15 have water hook-ups. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, and a boat ramp.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Comfort Station
  • Dump Station
  • Flush Toilet
  • Potable Water
  • Public Marina
  • Restroom
  • Showers

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. This campground requires a 2 night minimum stay on weekends. This campground requires a 3 night minimum stay on holidays. This campground also have first-come, first served sites. The peak season for the campground is May 1 - September 30. Sites are $10-$12 for tent sites and $14-18 for electric sites Most sites will accommodate two camping units. A park attendant operates the fee booth during the reservation season. Reservations will be taken 1 May to 30 September. No ATVs allowed.

Getting There:

Tompkins Bend (AR)
1201 BLAKELY DAM RD
Royal AR 71968-9493

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
34.57306, -93.46889

From Hot Springs, AR: 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, AR: Take US 270 east approximately 10.7 miles to Tompkins Bend Road. Turn left and follow access road 2.4 miles north to the park.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (501)767-2108