About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
William R
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: C
Very small campsite but the camping was great. It was very peaceful and quiet! Beautiful location just wish we’d have had a bit more room
Roselli S
VerifiedOctober 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: D
We spent 4 nights during Columbus Day weekend. It’s a nice place to camp, quiet and sites spread out. Unfortunately, we camped the weekend before the federal government shut down that was averted last minute. Some workers may have decided to take leave and not show up. The trash cans near our site were overflowing and the RV dump station was closed and campers were asked to go to nearby campgrounds instead. The day we left, the bins were emptied and the dump station was open. We were relieved not to drive to another campground just to empty our tanks. All in all, we would still camp here whenever we can’t get a site at Lake Ouachita State Park campground.
Roselli S
VerifiedOctober 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: D
We spent 4 nights during Columbus Day weekend. It’s a nice place to camp, quiet and sites spread out. Unfortunately, we camped the weekend before the federal government shut down that was averted last minute. Some workers may have decided to take leave and not show up. The trash cans near our site were overflowing and the RV dump station was closed and campers were asked to go to nearby campgrounds instead. The day we left, the bins were emptied and the dump station was open. We were relieved not to drive to another campground just to empty our tanks. All in all, we would still camp here whenever we can’t get a site at Lake Ouachita State Park campground.
Shane M
VerifiedOctober 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: D
Shane M
VerifiedOctober 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: D
Deanna H
VerifiedOctober 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: D
We love Tompkins Bend! It’s our favorite place to camp. The camp volunteers are pleasant and helpful, and the sites have beautiful views.
mark j
VerifiedOctober 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: D
The only problem I had was that the 50 amp current system would kick my serge protection out once or twice daily
Deanna H
VerifiedOctober 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: D
We love Tompkins Bend! It’s our favorite place to camp. The camp volunteers are pleasant and helpful, and the sites have beautiful views.
mark j
VerifiedOctober 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: D
The only problem I had was that the 50 amp current system would kick my serge protection out once or twice daily
David W
VerifiedOctober 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
Campsites are large and not to close together. Bathrooms and showers were clean. The sunrises and sunsets over the lake were gorgeous.
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
