About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station -
Playground
Seasonal information
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
Lynelle M
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: D
Tompkins Bend was lovely. Beautiful to see from your RV or walking/biking. The only thing we noticed is the power blinked off and on a few times. We would stay here again.
Arlie H
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 68, Loop: D
I had a wonderful time, I will be staying in the park this winter too. It is spotless, everyone is helpful. I had so much fun & made lifetime friends.
Ruth T
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: D
I love Tompkins Bend but they could clear some trees out for the slideouts and for your big bass boat to be parked by your RV. I have to check the site before ordering because my RV and slideouts don't fit most of the sites. And we bring a big bass boat also. And I would like to see the sites leveled better than they are.
Dianne M
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: D
We always enjoy our time at Tompkins Bend. Clean and well maintained.
Marvin F
VerifiedOctober 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Over the years we have stayed in a lot of different parks. But, Tompkins Bend is our favorite camp ground. We have camped at Tompkins Bend many, many times since 1978. The park is beautiful and you have a view of beautiful Lake Ouachita from nearly every campsite. I hope we get the opportunity to spend many more trips here!
Kimberly H
VerifiedOctober 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
Amazing campsites! Recently trimmed brush piles did need to be removed.
Tim C
VerifiedOctober 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
The campground was nice, but the shower was the worst shower I’ve been in across the entire country.
The walls weee dirty, the floor did t drain, and the water volume of water was so great it ran out of hot water pretty quickly.
The hosts or rangers should be forced to use the showers
Dennis M
VerifiedOctober 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
Tompkins Bend is a wonderful spot on Lake Ouachita!
Scott S
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: B
We really enjoyed our stay. The weather was perfect for camping. Cool mornings, low humidity, and good fishing on lake Ouachita.
John B
VerifiedOctober 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Beautiful sites. On our way in we met the ranger and he was very helpful. That was very helpful
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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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. |
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Check-Out time is 4pm and Check-In time is 6pm |
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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. |
