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
Evva C
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Tompkins Bend Campground is one of the prettiest places on Lake Quachita. Always enjoy camping there. The views are wonderful.
Deborah O
VerifiedMay 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
This campground was perfect (clean bathrooms, trash emptied every day, grounds maintained/mowed, playground safe) except for one thing THE BARKING DOG rule was not followed. Several campers had more than one dog and they barked constantly and into the late evening. We couldn’t even enjoy sitting out by the campfire. Thank goodness we were they to fish. By the way, the fish cleaning shelter was amazingly clean!
Deborah O
VerifiedMay 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
This campground was perfect (clean bathrooms, trash emptied every day, grounds maintained/mowed, playground safe) except for one thing THE BARKING DOG rule was not followed. Several campers had more than one dog and they barked constantly and into the late evening. We couldn’t even enjoy sitting out by the campfire. Thank goodness we were they to fish. By the way, the fish cleaning shelter was amazingly clean!
Eric W
VerifiedMay 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: D
Great place to stay. It’s quiet and well taken care of. My power was high voltage the whole week. It sat at 126-130V most of the time, but kicked off at 132V several times, usually around sunset or in the middle of the night unfortunately.
Eric W
VerifiedMay 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: D
Great place to stay. It’s quiet and well taken care of. My power was high voltage the whole week. It sat at 126-130V most of the time, but kicked off at 132V several times, usually around sunset or in the middle of the night unfortunately.
Deborah P
VerifiedMay 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: C
Beautiful park... beautiful spot we had. Very pleasant. We hope to come back again.
Deborah P
VerifiedMay 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: C
Beautiful park... beautiful spot we had. Very pleasant. We hope to come back again.
Cheryl S
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: B
19B - great spot! Watch the boats launch and return from 19b. Watch the family of Canada geese. Stayed a month during the off season - still not long enough! Volunteer host - Casey, wife and doggie (Cisco) were great!
Cheryl S
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: B
19B - great spot! Watch the boats launch and return from 19b. Watch the family of Canada geese. Stayed a month during the off season - still not long enough! Volunteer host - Casey, wife and doggie (Cisco) were great!
Amanda Q
VerifiedMay 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: D
What a beautiful campground! Site 62 was perfect for us. It has easy access to the bathroom, which was important for us as we camp with tents. Important note for tent campers, the hookup site have both water and electric but the water hookup basically requires a hose to access and is underground. The bathroom was so clean and warm! And had two outdoor sinks with hot and cold water. The sites here are all well spaced so you don't feel on top of your neighbors. The LOViT trail is right at the entrance to the campground for great hiking, there's a boat ramp (didn't use but saw many using it), and a playground as well. We had a great stay and would come 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
