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About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
John B
VerifiedMarch 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: A
I live in the local area and this is normally my husband and my favorite place to camp. My experience this time not so much. We stayed in loop A and the Restrooms had no electricity for lighting at night and there was NO hot water for a shower. I had to go to the other loops to use the showers. I know this might sound petty but the loop shouldn't be open if the facilities don't work properly. At Camp site 8A the Grill to cook on is rusted out so I had to use charcoal on one side only and didn't know how well it would hold up. Usually it is a great experience but I was a little disappointed this time and the volunteers weren't really able to help us on resolving any of it . All they could say was I am just a volunteer. I plan on camping again at Thompkins Bend I just hope the next time will be better for the price we pay. Sorry to complain.
John B
VerifiedMarch 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: A
I live in the local area and this is normally my husband and my favorite place to camp. My experience this time not so much. We stayed in loop A and the Restrooms had no electricity for lighting at night and there was NO hot water for a shower. I had to go to the other loops to use the showers. I know this might sound petty but the loop shouldn't be open if the facilities don't work properly. At Camp site 8A the Grill to cook on is rusted out so I had to use charcoal on one side only and didn't know how well it would hold up. Usually it is a great experience but I was a little disappointed this time and the volunteers weren't really able to help us on resolving any of it . All they could say was I am just a volunteer. I plan on camping again at Thompkins Bend I just hope the next time will be better for the price we pay. Sorry to complain.
Sherry B
VerifiedMarch 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: D
Beautiful state park! Our site was on the water and had a beautiful fire pit area. The rates are very reasonable. You do have to go online to register as they have no walk up sites.
Sherry B
VerifiedMarch 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: D
Beautiful state park! Our site was on the water and had a beautiful fire pit area. The rates are very reasonable. You do have to go online to register as they have no walk up sites.
Dianne M
VerifiedMarch 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: D
Always enjoy sites by the water in a clean well maintained area.
Rhonda A
VerifiedMarch 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Nice park. We always find something on the water. Sites are not too close together. Love it there!
Kimberly H
VerifiedMarch 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
Had an amazing time as always!
Dianne M
VerifiedMarch 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: D
Always enjoy sites by the water in a clean well maintained area.
Kimberly H
VerifiedMarch 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
Had an amazing time as always!
Rhonda A
VerifiedMarch 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Nice park. We always find something on the water. Sites are not too close together. Love it there!
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
