About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
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Playground
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (420)
What Guests Are Saying
Tompkins Bend is praised for its peaceful atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and well-maintained campgrounds, making it an ideal spot for families and nature lovers. Campers enjoy clean facilities, great views, and proximity to recreational activities like fishing and hiking. While some concerns were raised about restroom maintenance and tree proximity for larger rigs, the overall sentiment remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Tompkins Bend is praised for its peaceful atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and well-maintained campgrounds, making it an ideal spot for families and nature lovers. Campers enjoy clean facilities, great views, and proximity to recreational activities like fishing and hiking. While some concerns were raised about restroom maintenance and tree proximity for larger rigs, the overall sentiment remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Karen W
VerifiedApril 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: D
It was such a peaceful, quiet place. The variety of birds was impressive and enjoyable.
Joe P
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
Extra nice area for sure. Nothing at the Grand Lake of the Cherokees is nice, kept up or repaired. Everything at Tompkins Bend was immaculate. Beautiful campground and surroundings. Well kept and clean. It's obvious Arkansas allocates their funding appropriately to allow their guests to fully enjoy their outdoor experience. Too bad Oklahoma can't do the same.
Kaylee Y
VerifiedApril 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
Nice, Peaceful, Beautiful!!
Stephanie N
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: D
Great views, clean campgrounds, lots to do close by!
Traci R
VerifiedMarch 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
A9 is a great camping spot! Great views of the lake, quiet surroundings and easy access. Good level pad.
There are trees in the way of extending an awning but it’s shaded. Within walking distance to the bathhouse and restrooms.
Scott P
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Awesome facilities.
Monica S
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: C
Nice, level site with lovely view. Bathrooms were cleaned daily.
Blake W
VerifiedMarch 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: D
It was a great campground. There seems to be plenty of trees for shade when it gets hot (though we went when it was cool and there were no leaves) the spots are not on top of each other especially if you pay attention to the map placement - and during our visit it was quiet and peaceful. The bathrooms were clean, we were very impressed. The water of the lake was great/seemed clean, the shores by our campground were excellent, clear and easy to get to the water. We wished we brought kayaks. Also close by entrances to the hiking trails which were super fun and gentle enough for kids. Overall a great visit, I would come back in a heartbeat.
Charlie B
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: D
Always love this spot it’s shaded and large with easy access to the bathroom if you need it
Kimberly B
VerifiedMarch 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: C
We reserved spots 44, 45 and 46. These are right in the cove and tent only spots. It was a perfect spot for our big group of 10. Walking distance to each bathroom. The bathrooms and showers were real clean and the water was hot. Quiet at night. We also ate at the cafe nearby. Would camp here again.
Location Tompkins Bend
Address:
15 Tompkins Bend
Mt. Ida, AR, 71957
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5688 / -93.4699
Elevation: 188 feet
Policies & Rules
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No off-road vehicles allowed in park |
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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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Check-Out time is 4pm and Check-In time is 6pm |
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Camper Self-Check In Cards are located at the entrance of the campground. Please grab a card apon entry, fill it out and attach it to your campsite post. A ranger will verify the information written on the card later and check you in. |
