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About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (903)
What Guests Are Saying
Tompkins Bend is praised for its beautiful, clean environment, excellent hospitality, and spacious campsites with great access to the lake. Many visitors appreciate the shade, quiet atmosphere, and well-maintained facilities, including showers and bathrooms. Some concerns include cleanliness issues in restrooms and the need for upgrades in certain areas, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Tompkins Bend is praised for its beautiful, clean environment, excellent hospitality, and spacious campsites with great access to the lake. Many visitors appreciate the shade, quiet atmosphere, and well-maintained facilities, including showers and bathrooms. Some concerns include cleanliness issues in restrooms and the need for upgrades in certain areas, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
Mark J
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: C
Such an immaculate park with awesome hospitality. Highly recommend.
Dolly Missy S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: C
Bathrooms were not very clean, lots of bugs more than the normal. Had to go to another camp site bathroom to shower. Biggest issue was dump station was FULL FULL and over flowing after people tried to use it. So inconvenient and gross/unsanitary
Kate E
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: B
We had the best time at Tompkins Bend. It was clean. It was quiet and relaxing. The water was beautiful. We were in 17b and had access to the water. We will be back.
Alan E
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: D
Great spots with water and electricity hookup. Showers are exceptional. Lots of shade to hide from the blistering sun. Playground for the kiddos. Minutes from shopping in Mt. Ida. We visited Little Missouri Falls(hour and a half drive) on the hottest day and found cold water to get into.
Doug L
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: D
We love this place Site needs a little work to level the site to get up to the pavement grade
Michael R
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: A
None
Jim P
VerifiedAugust 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: D
We had a very good time at this campsite. No electrical issues which we have had at Tompkins bend before.
Charlie B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 77, Loop: D
Great campground with nice bathrooms and many choices for camp spots. Cell service was fine here and views of the lake from almost every site.
Cristy H
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
Great location for a relaxing time! Close to restrooms. Great water view!
robin y
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: B
We had site 26B. It was peaceful and right by the water. We made friends with the squirrels. A great end-of- summer camping spot. The heat didn’t even dampen the enjoyment.
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.
Elevation: 188 feet
12 mi drive to downtown Mt. Ida (about 17 min)
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: September 4, 2026
