About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Playground
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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- 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
David B
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: C
The only reason it’s not a 5 star review is that the space we had we couldn’t open one of our awnings due to the trees being so close to the space. We walked the area and saw other spots like ours and others that were clear to open awnings. Other than that, the experience was great! Quiet setting and the views are always great when you’re at the lake.
Lisa C
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: C
We go here every year and love it! This year, we took our adult kids and they loved it as well!
Corinne B
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Great spot by the water. I set my tent up amongst the trees close to the other site. It was simply lovely.
Andy F
VerifiedMay 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: C
We left a day early because of approaching storms. Was very surprised to receive a refund (12 bucks for us old farts) for that one day when we did not request it. Somebody was on the ball. Fishing was poor but the dogs enjoyed the trails and none of the 4 types of snakes we saw were the bad kind. Nice to have a lakeside sites with not much boat traffic. We'll be back.
Andy F
VerifiedMay 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: C
We left a day early because of approaching storms. Was very surprised to receive a refund (12 bucks for us old farts) for that one day when we did not request it. Somebody was on the ball. Fishing was poor but the dogs enjoyed the trails and none of the 4 types of snakes we saw were the bad kind. Nice to have a lakeside sites with not much boat traffic. We'll be back.
Ryan S
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: C
Don't leave nothing in your campground around here some will steal all your stuff. No camp host present, your on your own.
julie h
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: D
We came to the area for crystal digging. There could be an improved signage for the different sites. Finding our campground at night was difficult due to minimum signage and hard to see.
Ryan S
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: C
Don't leave nothing in your campground around here some will steal all your stuff. No camp host present, your on your own.
julie h
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: D
We came to the area for crystal digging. There could be an improved signage for the different sites. Finding our campground at night was difficult due to minimum signage and hard to see.
Maxine L
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: D
we had a good time meeting up with family. Little disappointed at filling it looked run down compared to other campsites we have visited over the years. and being in the Hot Springs area and all. Know you can't do anything about the low water but lake is full of turtles no luck fishing.. empressed how quick the park works fixed the clip that broke on the site board.
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
