Tompkins Bend

Tompkins Bend Campground
Tompkins Bend Campground
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Showers
Playground

About Tompkins Bend

Tompkins Bend on Lake Ouachita, is a great family camping destination. The combination of lush mountain scenery and roomy sites big enough for two camping units, make this quiet location an ideal place for an outdoor getaway. Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

Number of accommodations: 75

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

75 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: A
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: A
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: A
Water & Electric
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🚐 04, Loop: A
Water & Electric
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🚐 05, Loop: A
Water & Electric
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🚐 06, Loop: A
Water & Electric
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🚐 07, Loop: A
Water & Electric
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🚐 08, Loop: A
Water & Electric
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🚐 09, Loop: A
Water & Electric
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🚐 10, Loop: A
Water & Electric
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11, Loop: A
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: A
Water & Electric
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🚐 13, Loop: A
Water & Electric
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14, Loop: A
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 15, Loop: A
Water & Electric
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16, Loop: A
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: B
Water & Electric
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🚐 18, Loop: B
Water & Electric
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🚐 19, Loop: B
Water & Electric
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🚐 20, Loop: B
Water & Electric
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🚐 21, Loop: B
Water & Electric
Price not available
22, Loop: B
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
23, Loop: B
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: B
Water & Electric
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🚐 25, Loop: B
Water & Electric
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🚐 26, Loop: B
Water & Electric
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🚐 27, Loop: B
Water & Electric
Price not available
28, Loop: B
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: B
Water & Electric
Price not available
30, Loop: B
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
31, Loop: C
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
32, Loop: C
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: C
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: C
Water & Electric
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🚐 35, Loop: C
Water & Electric
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🚐 36, Loop: C
Water & Electric
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🚐 37, Loop: C
Water & Electric
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🚐 38, Loop: C
Water & Electric
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🚐 39, Loop: C
Water & Electric
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🚐 40, Loop: C
Water & Electric
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🚐 41, Loop: C
Water & Electric
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🚐 42, Loop: C
Water & Electric
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🚐 43, Loop: C
Water & Electric
Price not available
44, Loop: C
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
45, Loop: C
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
46, Loop: C
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 47, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 48, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 49, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 50, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 51, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 52, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 53, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 54, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 55, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 57, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 58, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 59, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 60, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 61, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 62, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 63, Loop: D
Water & Electric
Price not available
64, Loop: D
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 65, Loop: D
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 66, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 68, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 69, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 70, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 71, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 72, Loop: D
Water & Electric
Price not available
73, Loop: D
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 74, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 75, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 76, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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🚐 77, Loop: D
Water & Electric
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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.

Review Summary

4.5
863 reviews
5
67.7%
584
4
20.7%
179
3
5.8%
50
2
3.0%
26
1
2.8%
24

Teresa E

Verified

August 14, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: A

5

We stayed in 13A. This is the best all around site at this campground. We have camped in various sites over the years with great views but not good walk downs to lake with muddy entrance into water for swimming. This site is higher with rock making it cleaner for swimming and playing with dog. Beautiful views, shady most of the day, walking the campground peninsulas or trails is great, if you don’t want to cook there is a great cafe at the marina just a short drive or walk away. Trash receptacles close to campsite emptied daily, quiet and peaceful but we stayed during the week and school was starting thr next week. We didn’t use the bathhouse but noticed it had cleaners twice daily and even the bugs and spider webs were removed from the lighted entry and sitting area around it. Boat ramp and dock within sight of area A and B. We will be back every year!

Ann M

Verified

August 10, 2025 Stayed at: 57, Loop: D

3

If you have a big rig you probably want to stay in sites 1 - 57. You can get more ice if needed over at the Shangri La Resort. The gravel around the campsites can be slippery even when dry.

Ann M

Verified

August 10, 2025 Stayed at: 57, Loop: D

3

If you have a big rig you probably want to stay in sites 1 - 57. You can get more ice if needed over at the Shangri La Resort. The gravel around the campsites can be slippery even when dry.

Deborah W

Verified

July 31, 2025 Stayed at: 57, Loop: D

4

This is a wonderful campground. My only complaint is that trees are being taken down and the debris piled up in various spots among the campsites. Makes it difficult for the workers that mow to do a good job of keeping the weeds at bay.

Deborah W

Verified

July 31, 2025 Stayed at: 57, Loop: D

4

This is a wonderful campground. My only complaint is that trees are being taken down and the debris piled up in various spots among the campsites. Makes it difficult for the workers that mow to do a good job of keeping the weeds at bay.

kate l

Verified

July 29, 2025 Stayed at: 22, Loop: B

5

truly a great spot. so much space and open water. has a bbq pit, fire pit, a pole to hang trash or wet clothes, and a concrete picnic table.

kate l

Verified

July 29, 2025 Stayed at: 22, Loop: B

5

truly a great spot. so much space and open water. has a bbq pit, fire pit, a pole to hang trash or wet clothes, and a concrete picnic table.

Brian M

Verified

July 9, 2025 Stayed at: 44, Loop: C

5

We had a fantastic time! Site 44 was perfect - shaded, on the water and relatively close to two bathrooms.

Brian M

Verified

July 9, 2025 Stayed at: 44, Loop: C

5

We had a fantastic time! Site 44 was perfect - shaded, on the water and relatively close to two bathrooms.

Tina S

Verified

July 4, 2025 Stayed at: 75, Loop: D

5

This was an amazing spot to have some wonderful time with the family. The sunsets were breathtaking! We parked our boat right at camp. I lounged in my lounger about every day listening to the waves crash in shore and the constant breeze across the lake. The grandbaby had swim access whenever she wanted and we never had to leave camp. She rode her bike around the loop and met lots of kids when she wasn’t swimming or out with poppy in the boat. The bathrooms were clean each night. Dump station was clean and easily accessible to pull in and out. We had a fantastic week!
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Location Tompkins Bend

Address:
15 Tompkins Bend
Mt. Ida, AR, 71957
United States

Highway access

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: July 11, 2026

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