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

Amy S

Verified

June 3, 2020 Stayed at: 70, Loop: D

5

Wonderful weekend at Tompkins Bend. Site and weather were perfect.

Amy S

Verified

June 3, 2020 Stayed at: 70, Loop: D

5

Wonderful weekend at Tompkins Bend. Site and weather were perfect.

Bobby S

Verified

June 8, 2020 Stayed at: 20, Loop: B

5

Park was very good rest rooms and showers where very clean and nice we had a good time there and are planning on booking again as soon as we can. The only thing I had to complain about was the copper head snake in the men's rest room. But I guess that is the best place to be on the pot when you see a snake. Lol

Bobby S

Verified

June 8, 2020 Stayed at: 20, Loop: B

5

Park was very good rest rooms and showers where very clean and nice we had a good time there and are planning on booking again as soon as we can. The only thing I had to complain about was the copper head snake in the men's rest room. But I guess that is the best place to be on the pot when you see a snake. Lol

Terry Z

Verified

June 23, 2020 Stayed at: 27, Loop: B

5

Easy excess to boat ramp and leaving boat trailer by boat ramp and very peaceful and relaxing

Terry Z

Verified

June 23, 2020 Stayed at: 27, Loop: B

5

Easy excess to boat ramp and leaving boat trailer by boat ramp and very peaceful and relaxing

Matthew T

Verified

June 27, 2020 Stayed at: 41, Loop: C

3

Very tight sites to get into, tree limbs need to be trimmed and everybody parks wherever they want. But all in all a nice campground...out there (no TV, no cell service for us at least and two radio stations). Nice folks come to camp here.

Matthew T

Verified

June 27, 2020 Stayed at: 41, Loop: C

3

Very tight sites to get into, tree limbs need to be trimmed and everybody parks wherever they want. But all in all a nice campground...out there (no TV, no cell service for us at least and two radio stations). Nice folks come to camp here.

Tommy S

Verified

July 13, 2020 Stayed at: 55, Loop: D

5

Was great

Tommy S

Verified

July 13, 2020 Stayed at: 55, Loop: D

5

Was great

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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