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
James B
VerifiedApril 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: C
Have camped in this spot numerous times over the years. Love this spot. Close to bath house and boat ramp. MIght treat for ticks as they are numerous due to the abundant deer population.
Farrel M
VerifiedApril 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
I have to move out of the park on the 29th of April and come back to Tompkins Bend on the 1st of May even though the rec.gov website allowed me to reserve from 3/28 til May 10 with no interruption. The rangers at Tompkins bend are making us move out, but allowing us to come back to the same spot anyway. Doesn’t make a whole lot of sense
John B
VerifiedApril 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: B
It is very peaceful and relaxing campground. We camp here every year.
Doug L
VerifiedApril 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Very nice park. We parked right on the water with a beautiful sunrise
Charles A
VerifiedApril 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: D
Good catfish lake
Dianne M
VerifiedApril 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: D
It would help so much if dirt or gravel could be used to even up the ground between the pads and the ground. My husband has a handicap and this ragged, stump ridden area is very challenging for him. I am talking about sites 58 thru 61.
Ernie D
VerifiedApril 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: C
This place is awesome!
Al C
VerifiedApril 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: D
Beautiful spot on Lake Ouachita. Enjoyable campground. Our site was right on the water.Easy check-in experience (self check-in).
Jeannine L
VerifiedApril 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Tompkins Bend is beautiful! The volunteer camp host was very nice. Spot 09A was very tight with trees right along the parking space but I managed backing in finally. It had a great view. The restrooms were clean. I’d love to visit again.
Dana W
VerifiedApril 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Very clean park and restrooms. Paved campsites with cement picnic tables, BBQ grills with close by table for cookware. Beautiful views of the lake. Easy check in, just go to your site and camp host will come by later to your site.
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. |
