Facilities
The Day-Use Pavilion has electrical hook-ups, picnic tables, and lighting. Other amenities include a bathroom facility, a playground, and a grassy wooded scenic view.
Upcoming Availability
11 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Thu, Sep 10
None
available
Fri, Sep 11
None
available
Sat, Sep 12
None
available
Sun, Sep 13
1
site
Mon, Sep 14
1
site
Tue, Sep 15
1
site
Wed, Sep 16
1
site
Thu, Sep 17
1
site
Fri, Sep 18
1
site
Sat, Sep 19
1
site
Sun, Sep 20
1
site
Mon, Sep 21
1
site
Tue, Sep 22
1
site
Wed, Sep 23
1
site
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Tompkins Bend Day-Use Area on Lake Ouachita, is a great spot to getaway for the day. The Day-Use Pavilion has electrical hook-ups, picnic tables, and lighting. Lake Ouachita is fed from the cool waters of the Ouachita River in central Arkansas.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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.
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.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site PAVILION 1
Tompkins Bend Day-Use
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vehicle
125
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
All reservations must be made through recreation.gov.
No off-road vehicles allowed.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Common questions
Is Tompkins Bend Day-Use available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 11 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Sep 13. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Tompkins Bend Day-Use?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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