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 (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
Martha H
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: D
Campgrounds are always clean. Had electricity issue and campground host got someone out to fix it as soon as possible. We always enjoy our stay at Thompkins Bend.
Andrea M
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: B
We had a great camping trip. This was our first time here and it was beautiful! Our site was facing the cove and the sunsets were beautiful.
Andrea M
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: B
We had a great camping trip. This was our first time here and it was beautiful! Our site was facing the cove and the sunsets were beautiful.
Erik C
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: D
Tompkins Bend use to be our favorite campsite for several years, but this year I'm having a change of heart.
1. Nothing has been fixed in years! Same broken fence posts, same retaining walls falling a part, same run-down bathrooms, same deteriorating parking pads. 2. The boat ramp is absolutely beat to death! 3. No enforcement on campsite rules (number of campers, tents, and vehicles) has encouraged a great amount of.....riff raff showing up.
It is in an absolute beautiful location, but its losing its glory quickly.
Erik C
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: D
Tompkins Bend use to be our favorite campsite for several years, but this year I'm having a change of heart.
1. Nothing has been fixed in years! Same broken fence posts, same retaining walls falling a part, same run-down bathrooms, same deteriorating parking pads. 2. The boat ramp is absolutely beat to death! 3. No enforcement on campsite rules (number of campers, tents, and vehicles) has encouraged a great amount of.....riff raff showing up.
It is in an absolute beautiful location, but its losing its glory quickly.
Terrie S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: D
Stayed at site D66, it was a nice spot. The parking space was fairly level with close water and electricity hook ups. It had a good distance between it and other sites with plenty of shade. The campsite had a trail down to the lake, some people nearby tied their boat up by the shore and some kids waded in to swim. The site wasn’t too far from the bathroom/showers. The bathrooms are not the nicest but everything worked well. The campground has a playground but it is not near any campsites. The campground host was kind and helpful at check in. Verizon didn’t work very well- I was not able to FaceTime and had to resend some photo texts. This was my family's first time at Tompkins Bend campground and we had a wonderful time!
Terrie S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: D
Stayed at site D66, it was a nice spot. The parking space was fairly level with close water and electricity hook ups. It had a good distance between it and other sites with plenty of shade. The campsite had a trail down to the lake, some people nearby tied their boat up by the shore and some kids waded in to swim. The site wasn’t too far from the bathroom/showers. The bathrooms are not the nicest but everything worked well. The campground has a playground but it is not near any campsites. The campground host was kind and helpful at check in. Verizon didn’t work very well- I was not able to FaceTime and had to resend some photo texts. This was my family's first time at Tompkins Bend campground and we had a wonderful time!
Preston W
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: B
Stayed 4 nights ,enjoyed so many things while being there . Did experience 1 problem = apparently I was on the end of 1 elec service so when others ran the 50 Amp my volts went below 108v my surge protector shut off power 2 prevent damage 2 the camper. When they left early sun ,there was no issues. I did let the people at the gate know when checking out. Pretty awesum trip.
Preston W
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: B
Stayed 4 nights ,enjoyed so many things while being there . Did experience 1 problem = apparently I was on the end of 1 elec service so when others ran the 50 Amp my volts went below 108v my surge protector shut off power 2 prevent damage 2 the camper. When they left early sun ,there was no issues. I did let the people at the gate know when checking out. Pretty awesum trip.
William J
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
We had a great stay, campsites are very spacious and facilities are very well maintained!
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
