Tompkins Bend

Lake Ouachita

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.5 (482)

🟢 56 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 78 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Tompkins Bend in Arkansas has 56 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, B #28–B #30 next to each othersites A #02, #06, #11, #12, B #22, #23, #28, #29, #30, C #31, #32, #35, #40, #42, #44, #45, #46, D #47, #54, #60, #64, #69, #70, #73, #74, #75

Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites A #07, C #34, #36, #43, D #55, #65

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 B #26 & B #27 next to each othersites A #01, #14, #16, B #26, #27, C #41, D #50, #59, #61, #77

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites D #72

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →👥 C #38 & C #39 next to each othersites B #20, C #38, #39, D #58

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites D #51

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites A #13, #15

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →sites B #17

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite A #02 — TB2 — **Site A #02** · TB2USACE

Campsite A #06 — TB6 — **Site A #06** · TB6USACE

Campsite A #06 — Tompkins Bend Campground, campsite # 6 — **Site A #06** · Tompkins Bend Campground, campsite # 6USACE Lake Ouachita

Campsite A #11 — Tompkins Bend Campground, campsite # 11 — **Site A #11** · Tompkins Bend Campground, campsite # 11USACE Lake Ouachita

Campsite A #11 — TB11 — **Site A #11** · TB11USACE

Campsite A #12 — TB12 — **Site A #12** · TB12USACE

Campsite B #22 — Tompkins Bend Campground, campsite # 22 — **Site B #22** · Tompkins Bend Campground, campsite # 22USACE Lake Ouachita

Campsite B #22 — TB22 — **Site B #22** · TB22USACE

Campsite B #23 — TB23 — **Site B #23** · TB23USACE

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $14–$50/nightStandard ElectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆482 ratings

5★324

4★102

3★28

2★15

1★13

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.9/4

Verizon2.9/4

T-Mobile2.1/4

Sprint retired2.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Tompkins Bend FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Tompkins Bend?

Tompkins Bend in Arkansas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Tompkins Bend?

Campsite fees at Tompkins Bend run about $14–$50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Tompkins Bend when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Tompkins Bend often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Tompkins Bend a good campground?

Tompkins Bend holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 482 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Tompkins Bend?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Tompkins Bend, AT&T rates highest at 2.9 out of 5 from 209 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Tompkins Bend located?

Tompkins Bend is located in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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