About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station -
Playground
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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
Arlie H
VerifiedDecember 22, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 70, Loop: D
Tompkins Bend is the best place I have camped, it is clean & the park rangers are so very helpful. I have decided to make it my winter home.
Ronnie W
VerifiedDecember 12, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 50, Loop: D
Excellent
Bruce G
VerifiedDecember 4, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
The water hookup is in the ground. You have to get on your hands and knees to hook up your hose. Other than that it is a good place to camp.
Karen W
VerifiedNovember 30, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 39, Loop: C
The sunsets were beautiful.
Corri E
VerifiedNovember 20, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 19, Loop: B
Gorgeous views, wonderful campsite! Woke up to the lake view and the sound of fall leaves rustling.
MARK A
VerifiedNovember 20, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
This was an awesome stay. The only real complaint that I have is that the showers are shared b/w Loops B & C, which is a bit of a walk. Loops A&D have their own showers, but they are not near the boat ramp.
Fully shaded, which would be most welcome during warm months. In any case, the facilities are well-kept and I enjoyed my stay. Can't wait to go back.
Cerin P
VerifiedNovember 11, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 77, Loop: D
Pretty campground with mostly level spots. Quiet, except for the gunshots during hunting season. No employees at gate for six months of the year (October-April). Sites do NOT have water hookups even though they say they do. There is one shared faucet in the loop.
Samantha P
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 58, Loop: D
We loved the campground. Our site had a beautiful view of the lake. We enjoyed traveling into Hot Springs. We also hiked at Lake Cathrine and Ouachita State Park.
Frank B
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
An excellent campground.
Shelia and Barry C
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
My only concern is people who do not keep their dogs on leashes. This needs to be enforced and the area patrolled more frequently for this. I encountered several dogs when I tried to walk the campground. Beautiful camp ground and nice facilities.
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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| General |
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. |
| General |
Check-Out time is 4pm and Check-In time is 6pm |
| General |
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. |
