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About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
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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.
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
Richard B
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: D
We spent two great nights at end of our two week road trip before heading home. The camp site was wonderful and had a great view being on the lake. We enjoyed long walks along the shore line with the dog and will be returning with the kayaks next time.
Mischa M
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: D
Beautiful campsite!
james f
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: D
the campground was terrific, facilities great, RV sites were close to trails, the lake, and the hiking ( Vista Trail)was some of the best for views.....just a great park
Richard B
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: D
We spent two great nights at end of our two week road trip before heading home. The camp site was wonderful and had a great view being on the lake. We enjoyed long walks along the shore line with the dog and will be returning with the kayaks next time.
Tammy S
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
The park was not as nice a stay as it usually is. The 50 amp to our site was broken so we had to go back home and wait a day and a half for an electrician because we had to contact the website to let them know instead of just notifying the host. Generally we have park hosts, but there were none this time and they are definitely needed. Please bring them back!!. There were a lot of barking dogs that barked continuously which made the trip annoying. It seems that people are taking advantage and being louder than normal with no authority in the park. Also, we had a difficult time getting reservations because it showed the park was full but our entire stay, half the park was empty. Not such a happy camper this time.
Tammy S
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
The park was not as nice a stay as it usually is. The 50 amp to our site was broken so we had to go back home and wait a day and a half for an electrician because we had to contact the website to let them know instead of just notifying the host. Generally we have park hosts, but there were none this time and they are definitely needed. Please bring them back!!. There were a lot of barking dogs that barked continuously which made the trip annoying. It seems that people are taking advantage and being louder than normal with no authority in the park. Also, we had a difficult time getting reservations because it showed the park was full but our entire stay, half the park was empty. Not such a happy camper this time.
Dennis M
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Shower house worn out plumbing gone bathroom overheated
diane s
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: D
We had a great time camping in Tompkins Bend campground. Large trees all around, the fall colors were starting to change, the lake was low but still clear and beautiful, nice trails to walk or ride your bikes. Quite, peaceful and close to Hot Springs. We will definitely be coming back.
Dennis M
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Shower house worn out plumbing gone bathroom overheated
diane s
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: D
We had a great time camping in Tompkins Bend campground. Large trees all around, the fall colors were starting to change, the lake was low but still clear and beautiful, nice trails to walk or ride your bikes. Quite, peaceful and close to Hot Springs. We will definitely be coming 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.
Elevation: 188 feet
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
