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
John H
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
We LOVE Tompkins Bend! It's so peaceful and the resturant is amazing!!
Terry S
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
Beautiful quiet place.
Micky K
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Campsite was nice and clean and lots of shade and the lake was beautiful. The bathroom/shower wasnβt too bad when we got there but was never cleaned while we were there. It was the same day after day and then one day it was all locked up and the sign said to use another facility. The other facility was at another camping area and it was absolutely disgusting! This was very disappointing as this was our first time to visit this beautiful area. I donβt understand why our public use areas that many, many people visit canβt be cleaned and maintained.
Deborah R
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
n/a
William R
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 41, Loop: C
Thompkins is always a beautiful campground that is usually peaceful and quiet. Family oriented and yet still handle a few party gowers
Greg B
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Cindy is always cheerful and happy. Great camp host!
Jessica H
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 74, Loop: D
We had such an amazing time, beautiful location, and clean facilities.
Mable B
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Great camping, fishing and water sports. Also close to Shangri la restaurant with their great food and pie!!!
Tara S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 18, Loop: B
Always a great time!! Coconut cream pie at Shangri La for the win.
Kathryn B
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
Clean campground with shade and near mountain bike trails- bathrooms are very clean!
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. |
