About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (863)
What Guests Are Saying
Tompkins Bend campground offers beautiful lake views, well-maintained facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite among visitors. Many appreciate the easy access to fishing, hiking trails, and nearby amenities, such as Shangri-La resort. While some campers noted tight spaces and age-related wear in facilities, the overall experience is positive, with clean restrooms and friendly camp hosts enhancing the stay.
What Guests Are Saying
Tompkins Bend campground offers beautiful lake views, well-maintained facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite among visitors. Many appreciate the easy access to fishing, hiking trails, and nearby amenities, such as Shangri-La resort. While some campers noted tight spaces and age-related wear in facilities, the overall experience is positive, with clean restrooms and friendly camp hosts enhancing the stay.
Review Summary
Lois Jane L
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
55 is a very nice site with views of lake & sunset. 53 is slightly better because it is a little raised. Power and water at sites. Easy access. Very well kept CG, even though the facilities are showing their age.
Get pie at Shangri-La resort!
Terry Z
VerifiedMay 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: B
Lake is clear, fishing is fun and try the trails for extra view.
Jamie D
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
Beautiful campsite
Richard C
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: C
Wonderful campground. Our spot #34C was a bit tight for backing our 25’ trailer into due to trees limiting our turning radiance. It was even hard to pull back out forward. They need to remove a couple trees that are right on the road.
Ruth T
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: C
Good location
Ruth T
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
One of my favorite spots
Brenda M
VerifiedMay 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: B
Easy to reserve; check in and check out easy!
Lisa C
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: C
We go here every year and love it! This year, we took our adult kids and they loved it as well!
David B
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: C
The only reason it’s not a 5 star review is that the space we had we couldn’t open one of our awnings due to the trees being so close to the space. We walked the area and saw other spots like ours and others that were clear to open awnings. Other than that, the experience was great! Quiet setting and the views are always great when you’re at the lake.
Corinne B
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Great spot by the water. I set my tent up amongst the trees close to the other site. It was simply lovely.
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.
Tompkins Bend is accessible via US 270, which is approximately 10.7 miles from Mount Ida and 24.5 miles from Hot Springs.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5688 / -93.4699
Elevation: 188 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- No off-road vehicles allowed in park
- 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.
- Check-Out time is 4pm and Check-In time is 6pm
- 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.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
