About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Campground Amenities
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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
Dennis M
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Shower house worn out plumbing gone bathroom overheated
diane s
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: D
We had a great time camping in Tompkins Bend campground. Large trees all around, the fall colors were starting to change, the lake was low but still clear and beautiful, nice trails to walk or ride your bikes. Quite, peaceful and close to Hot Springs. We will definitely be coming back.
Tammy S
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
The park was not as nice a stay as it usually is. The 50 amp to our site was broken so we had to go back home and wait a day and a half for an electrician because we had to contact the website to let them know instead of just notifying the host. Generally we have park hosts, but there were none this time and they are definitely needed. Please bring them back!!. There were a lot of barking dogs that barked continuously which made the trip annoying. It seems that people are taking advantage and being louder than normal with no authority in the park. Also, we had a difficult time getting reservations because it showed the park was full but our entire stay, half the park was empty. Not such a happy camper this time.
Richard B
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: D
We spent two great nights at end of our two week road trip before heading home. The camp site was wonderful and had a great view being on the lake. We enjoyed long walks along the shore line with the dog and will be returning with the kayaks next time.
Mischa M
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: D
Beautiful campsite!
james f
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: D
the campground was terrific, facilities great, RV sites were close to trails, the lake, and the hiking ( Vista Trail)was some of the best for views.....just a great park
Diana L
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
Great find in the Ozarks. Quiet (except for boats in the morning) and beautiful.
Jennifer S
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 72, Loop: D
A nice campground with some great trails to explore.
James E
VerifiedOctober 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
Only ding on this camping experience was of the extremely poor cell phone signal. Not the campground’s fault but just a heads up if one needs a good TMoble signal. Otherwise, an older campground that was VERY nice. In the woods by the lake. Very relaxing and our kind of place to spend some time.
Andrew F
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: C
It was a beautiful campsite with a great playground and mountain bike/hiking trails. The trash was picked up on a consistent basis. My only complaint was the spiders in the shower area. I know creepy crawlies love humidity but I could do without! Our family will definitely be back!
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. |
