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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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Reviews (922)
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
Nicholas O
VerifiedApril 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Beautiful campground, stunning lake views from just about every spot in the campground. Clean and quiet!
Nicholas O
VerifiedApril 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Beautiful campground, stunning lake views from just about every spot in the campground. Clean and quiet!
Nancy P
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: D
Very nice site on the lake. Quiet and spacious.
John E
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: B
Had a great time
Bethany B
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
We love that it’s quiet and perfect for our entire family
Nancy P
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: D
Very nice site on the lake. Quiet and spacious.
John E
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: B
Had a great time
Bethany B
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
We love that it’s quiet and perfect for our entire family
Anna S
VerifiedMay 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
This was a very clean and safe place to Camp! The people were really nice and friendly... I had the best time. So if your going to visit Mines or the Mount Ida area and want on the lake, you should camp here. It is very nice and the nature is beautiful.
Debra F
VerifiedMay 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: D
Everything was nicely organized and ran smoothly. The volunteer camp host was willing and able to help if I needed it as well as being friendly and nice. All the people staying there were respectful of others which made it a very pleasant experience. I enjoyed mountain biking on the Vista Trail while I was there. The trail was well maintained and turns were well marked.
Location & Directions for Tompkins Bend
15 Tompkins Bend, Mt. Ida, AR 71957 United States
Elevation: 188 ft
Getting There
From Hot Springs, Arkansas, take US 270 west approximately 24.5 mi to Tompkin
Bend Road. Turn right and follow access road 2.4 mi north to park. <br /><br />From
Mount Ida, Arkansas, take US 270 east about 10.7 mi to Tompkins Bend
Road. Turn left ...
From Hot Springs, Arkansas, take US 270 west approximately 24.5 mi to Tompkin
Bend Road. Turn right and follow access road 2.4 mi north to park.
From
Mount Ida, Arkansas, take US 270 east about 10.7 mi to Tompkins Bend
Road. Turn left and follow access road 2.4 mi north to the park.
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.
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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