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
Beverly F
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 54, Loop: D
There are several nice areas to camp here with nice views of Lake Ouachita. Good areas for walking. Restaurant not far from the campground.
Cynthia B
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 47, Loop: D
Beautiful park! Beautiful lake! Bath houses were very clean. Even though the grounds needed attention regarding scattered trash (I picked up two used syringes near the picnic table at my site), it was a magnificent experience. I will most definitely return and have already recommended this campground and Lake Ouachita. Also, the camp host who greeted us at the gate was very helpful and pleasant. Regarding the trash, itβs a shame that itβs even needed. Itβs such a beautiful place to be so disrespected.
Debbie M
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
Wonderful area, very nice and helpful people in check in booth
Jenny C
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
One of the best campgrounds!
Brittany L
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
This was our 2nd time to visit Tompkins Bend and we love it! The spots on the lake are beautiful and large enough for 3 tents.
Diane B
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Enjoyed. Lake is beautiful. Kayaking and fishing. Breakfast at cafe Shangrila. Rockhounding.
Kelly G
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 49, Loop: D
Very nice campground, it was clean and well maintained.
Christi V
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 51, Loop: D
We are here about every other weekend and again not disappointed! From check in at the booth to our sweet campground host you will not be disappointed. Grounds are kept up and the bathrooms and showers are always the cleanest we have ever seen. We love coming to our home away from home. Thank you Tompkins Bend for a great summer!
Lori P
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 71, Loop: D
This campground is very well maintained. The spots are shady and there's plenty of space between them. We had a peaceful visit and will return.
John H
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 50, Loop: D
Tompkins Bend at Lake Ouachita is a very nice spot that we thoroughly enjoy. Most sites are roomy, and the bath houses are clean. This is an older campground, but it remains nice and maintained fairly well. I don't think they mow very often, but that wasn't a big deal for us. Sites on the waterfront are hard to get, but access to shore or swimming areas is easy and no problem. Lots of large hardwood shade trees over most of this campground are a plus as well.
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. |
