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About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
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
Randy H
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: D
Very nice area, did my quartz crystal digging and swimming at some cool water holes
Lloyd C
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: B
We go here alot every year. This is our favorit camp ground. Always nice and clean and the Camp groind host are always very nice and helpful.
frank n
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
Enjoyed the week at Tompkins Bend. Weather was great for mid-July. Lots of shade and calm water. volunteers were very attentive and.appreciated the security patrols by Rangers And Sheriffs office. Shanghai- La Cafe was handy & tasty, as usual. Mt Ida had all the necessities we needed close We’ll be back next year.
Cindy B
VerifiedJuly 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: C
Frequently camp there and love the place !
mary m
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
great as always
pamela s
VerifiedJuly 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: B
very clean
Amanda N
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: C
Always loved going to Tompkins Bend. Been doing it for years at exact spot. This year, we were told we could not use generators even though we had used them in the past. The other issue this year was all the ticks. Everyone was covered.
Amanda B
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: D
Beautiful place, VERY SPACIOUS. The squirrels are extremely smart here and can get into anything. That’s really my only complaint.
Ronny F
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: D
Campground was well maintained other than some dead limbs in trees need to be removed as they are a hazard especially when storms too thru !!!!! Several dead limbs fell during a storm and caused damage to some campers and vehicles!!! Luckily no one was injured!!!!! Campground hosts were amazing. I wish there was a designated swimming area as well
Tiffany V
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: C
Excellent Campground!
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
