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 (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
Sherry G
VerifiedApril 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: B
Campsite was nice and clean. Plenty of room.
Stephanie K
VerifiedApril 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Close to water, nice view! Tight squeeze, could not extend awning due to tree being next to pad. But, the tree helped with shade, so no regrets!
Stephanie K
VerifiedApril 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Close to water, nice view! Tight squeeze, could not extend awning due to tree being next to pad. But, the tree helped with shade, so no regrets!
Howard S
VerifiedApril 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: D
Always a great time & experience. We are always excited to go experience Lake Ouachita and the beautiful lake and great camping venue there. Camp Host Jerry & Cindy and Keith & Stacy are always so pleasant and kind.
Howard S
VerifiedApril 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: D
Always a great time & experience. We are always excited to go experience Lake Ouachita and the beautiful lake and great camping venue there. Camp Host Jerry & Cindy and Keith & Stacy are always so pleasant and kind.
Sudhanshu M
VerifiedMarch 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
Excellent site, was a bit sad that there was a burn ban right when we got there but overall one of the best camping spots. Super clean Toilets/showers. Site was well maintained. It seemed like mostly an RV site so you will see very few tents.
Sudhanshu M
VerifiedMarch 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
Excellent site, was a bit sad that there was a burn ban right when we got there but overall one of the best camping spots. Super clean Toilets/showers. Site was well maintained. It seemed like mostly an RV site so you will see very few tents.
Ruth T
VerifiedMarch 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
Great location and enjoyed our stay. Bathrooms were clean.
Ruth T
VerifiedMarch 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
Great location and enjoyed our stay. Bathrooms were clean.
John Z
VerifiedMarch 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: C
Love the park and the restaurant , The PIE is great!!!/. The only bad thing was the electric at site 33 was messed up, The 30 amp plug was melted and the 50 amp breaker would get really hot and trip with just the 2 air units going, It looks like it got hot at some point, will need to be repaired. Lucky it was mild weather and we just used one A/C unit.
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: July 11, 2026
