About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (863)
What Guests Are Saying
Tompkins Bend campground offers beautiful lake views, well-maintained facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite among visitors. Many appreciate the easy access to fishing, hiking trails, and nearby amenities, such as Shangri-La resort. While some campers noted tight spaces and age-related wear in facilities, the overall experience is positive, with clean restrooms and friendly camp hosts enhancing the stay.
What Guests Are Saying
Tompkins Bend campground offers beautiful lake views, well-maintained facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite among visitors. Many appreciate the easy access to fishing, hiking trails, and nearby amenities, such as Shangri-La resort. While some campers noted tight spaces and age-related wear in facilities, the overall experience is positive, with clean restrooms and friendly camp hosts enhancing the stay.
Review Summary
Cody W
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: C
Well, unfortunately, there was someone at our spot, 35C, when we showed up at about 10 o’clock. Turned out the only other spot available was just across the street so we made friends with the people who had our spot and set up in 36C. Had a great time and made new friends :)
Larry C
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
This is our favorite campground! The pads are level and flat, campsites are shady which helps in the heat of the summer, and most sites have a convenient location to park your boat overnight close to your site and leave them in the water so you don't have to take the boats out every day.
Larry C
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
This is our favorite campground! The pads are level and flat, campsites are shady which helps in the heat of the summer, and most sites have a convenient location to park your boat overnight close to your site and leave them in the water so you don't have to take the boats out every day.
Tracy N
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: D
Always a great stay at Tompkins Bend! All sites we’ve stayed att have been beautiful! The staff are really nice!
Tracy N
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: D
Always a great stay at Tompkins Bend! All sites we’ve stayed att have been beautiful! The staff are really nice!
Bryan B
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: C
Great spot. Very large
Bryan B
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: C
Great spot. Very large
Lorena W
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: C
Very beautiful area, calm, relaxing and fun!
Lorena W
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: C
Very beautiful area, calm, relaxing and fun!
Nicole C
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 65, Loop: D
Really enjoy our visits here, liked the campsite we stayed at the first time better, but all are very decent size sites. The camp hosts are very kind and helpful, very clean bathrooms we will 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.
Tompkins Bend is accessible via US 270, which is approximately 10.7 miles from Mount Ida and 24.5 miles from Hot Springs.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5688 / -93.4699
Elevation: 188 feet
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: July 11, 2026
