About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station -
Playground
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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
Alana W
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
This was my third visit to Tompkins Bend. It never disappoints!
Kristalin B
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
We LOVE Tompkins Bend! Great campsite layout & always clean! Facilities are close by & the lake is beautiful! Always our top pick when camping Lake Ouachita!
William O
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 36, Loop: C
I had nothing but electrical problems for four days. Either my surge protector was kicking off their electricity, or the breaker was flipping. I wonβt be coming back. I have been to Brady Mountain on this lake which is also a Corps of Engineers park and had no trouble.
Tommy S
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 58, Loop: D
It was great!!
Julie M
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 60, Loop: D
Stayed at #60, close to bathroom and water across the road. Didnβt rate excellent due to the fact they need more bathhouses, had to wait for showers.
Cody W
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Love Tompkins. Good people, clean facilities, best spot on the lake!
Shannon W
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 48, Loop: D
not sure what the camp hut folks do at this point???? Seems that it is government paid job and can't see that they do anything.
check in on-line (if you don't then nothing happens)
Park ranger drives around and places signs on post.
I saw one of them sitting in the booth as a drove by playing a game on their phone....didnt even look up.
Calvin H
VerifiedJune 5, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
Awesome campsite. Quiet and beautiful. Toilets kept adequately clean even though the fixtures sre showing their age. Many campsites are close enough to the water, so launch your boat at the big ramp and beach it by your campsite. Fish cleaning station at the ramp with trash cans to dispose of the carcasses. Again, camp is beautiful and quiet You will enjoy your stay.
Kenneth S
VerifiedJune 1, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Hip hip hooray! Jolly good! Bloody well done oh chap!
sandra e
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 61, Loop: D
Lovely lakeside setting. Great nature trails. Easy check in.
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. |
