Tompkins Bend

Tompkins Bend Campground
Tompkins Bend Campground
Campground Map

Featured amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

75 total sites

RV Sites

61 sites

Tent Sites

14 sites

About Tompkins Bend

Tompkins Bend on Lake Ouachita, is a great family camping destination. The combination of lush mountain scenery and roomy sites big enough for two camping units, make this quiet location an ideal place for an outdoor getaway. Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

Number of accommodations: 75

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Currently open - May 1 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

75 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: A RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: A RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: A RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: A RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: A RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: A RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: A RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: A RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: A RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: A RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
11, Loop: A Tent
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: A RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: A RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
14, Loop: A Tent
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: A RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
16, Loop: A Tent
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: B RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: B RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: B RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: B RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: B RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
22, Loop: B Tent
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
23, Loop: B Tent
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: B RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: B RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: B RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: B RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
28, Loop: B Tent
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: B RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
30, Loop: B Tent
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
31, Loop: C Tent
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
32, Loop: C Tent
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: C RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: C RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: C RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 36, Loop: C RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: C RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 38, Loop: C RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: C RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 40, Loop: C RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 41, Loop: C RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 42, Loop: C RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: C RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
44, Loop: C Tent
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
45, Loop: C Tent
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
46, Loop: C Tent
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 47, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 48, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 49, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 50, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 51, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 52, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 53, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 54, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 55, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 57, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 58, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 59, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 60, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 61, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 62, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 63, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
64, Loop: D Tent
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 65, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 66, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 68, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 69, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 70, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 71, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 72, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
73, Loop: D Tent
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 74, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 75, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 76, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 77, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (903)

What Guests Are Saying

Tompkins Bend is praised for its beautiful, clean environment, excellent hospitality, and spacious campsites with great access to the lake. Many visitors appreciate the shade, quiet atmosphere, and well-maintained facilities, including showers and bathrooms. Some concerns include cleanliness issues in restrooms and the need for upgrades in certain areas, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
903 reviews
5
67.6%
610
4
20.9%
189
3
5.8%
52
2
3.0%
27
1
2.8%
25

Larry C

Verified

July 1, 2026 Stayed at: 39, Loop: C

5

The campsites are awesome and several are close the lake where you can tie your boat up, level pads, lots of shade, showers and bathrooms on every loop! The campground hosts/ attendants and rangers are top notch and very helpful when needed!

Laura T

Verified

June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 20, Loop: B

5

Love the sites so close to the water!!

Gary G

Verified

June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 33, Loop: C

5

It’s a really nice place to camp on one of the most beautiful lakes in the USA

James B

Verified

June 24, 2026 Stayed at: 27, Loop: B

5

Stayed in 27b with a 43 foot 5th wheel. Miss Cindy was wonderful.. She helped insure i was able to fit my monster 5th wheel in my spot.

Anita S

Verified

June 23, 2026 Stayed at: 26, Loop: B

4

Great place

Bert W

Verified

June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 62, Loop: D

4

The camp hosts were very nice and friendly. camp site 62 was roomy. Bathrooms were very outdated with rust on vents and fixtures. Water and electric worked well. This is a beautiful gramp ground, but has a run down appearance. Please update it.

Tommy S

Verified

June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 58, Loop: D

5

Very nice campground showers were very clean

Douglas H

Verified

June 20, 2026 Stayed at: 50, Loop: D

4

Older campground which needs some upgrades. Lake access was the best. Sites need new resurfacing and leveling. No deer connection were available.

Philip J

Verified

June 17, 2026 Stayed at: 25, Loop: B

5

When we arrived at site 27B there was a huge RV blocking our view of the lake. I talked with a Ranger and asked if we could move one site over to 25B in which she checked and the site was not going to be occupied during our stay and the Ranger was able to quickly move us. Very nice Ranger and we were thankful for her professional approach to us the customer.

Joe B

Verified

June 14, 2026 Stayed at: 70, Loop: D

4

Sites are pretty. Many are a bit difficult to park as there are many close trees. It is shady and beautiful.

Location Tompkins Bend

Address:
15 Tompkins Bend
Mt. Ida, AR, 71957
United States

Highway access

Tompkins Bend is accessible via US 270, which is approximately 10.7 miles from Mount Ida and 24.5 miles from Hot Springs.

Elevation: 188 feet

Distance to downtown

12 mi drive to downtown Mt. Ida (about 17 min)

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: September 4, 2026

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