About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station -
Playground
Seasonal information
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
Julia H
VerifiedApril 25, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 75, Loop: D
Beautiful camp sites, large, level with water and electric. Some have views of lake. Verizon signal weak and no OTA tv. Great hiking trail although lots of ticks and water moccasins at stream crossings in mid April. Noise from speed boats break the tranquil setting.
Brenda M
VerifiedApril 24, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 27, Loop: B
Always enjoy Tompkins Bend!
Deron F
VerifiedApril 20, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 59, Loop: D
Dogs dogs dogs. So many uncontrolled dogs barking and off leash. I just donβt understand why people think everyone loves their dog like them. Happens all the time.
Jesse C
VerifiedApril 20, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 61, Loop: D
Stayed in 61D. Absolutely gorgeous. Our 20 ft travel trailer fit perfectly. Backs right up to the lake and has a beautiful view of the sunset.
chris d
VerifiedApril 17, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
Loop B - Site 22 is a gem. Right out on the peak of the peninsula with lots of cool rocks around.
Pro Tip: The crows will stay away from you but when your back is turned, make sure your food isn't sitting out.
Paul Y
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 34, Loop: C
While Joplin CG a couple of miles down the road has magnificent views, we stayed at Tompkins Bend and not disappointed. Well maintained, clean (including restrooms and showers), and lots of sites with great lake views. Sites 1-16 are least desirable due to noise from COE pump/water facility. Sites 50-77 have great views of sunset. We were at 34-C which was level and ample room, but not the best lake view. Would definitely stay again!
Judy C
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 19, Loop: B
Love this campground
lawrence k
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 53, Loop: D
We had a site right on the water and the sunset was spectacular. The showers had great pressure and were a good way to end the day. We mountain bike and the LOViT trail is a beautiful and buff trail from the campground to Joplin.
Richard M
VerifiedApril 1, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 66, Loop: D
Very nice campsite
Mehdi D
VerifiedMarch 30, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 50, Loop: D
We enjoyed camping for 3 nights there. The bathrooms needed soap I guess, but they were clean and warm.
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. |
