About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Tompkins Bend.
Rates, Sites & Availability
75 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
75 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
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!
russell p
VerifiedApril 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
The camp and trails along Lake Ouachita were beautiful. Very kind campground host and immaculate bathrooms/showers.
Russell
russell p
VerifiedApril 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
The camp and trails along Lake Ouachita were beautiful. Very kind campground host and immaculate bathrooms/showers.
Russell
Derek B
VerifiedApril 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Such a beautiful campsite. Super clean restrooms!
Derek B
VerifiedApril 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Such a beautiful campsite. Super clean restrooms!
JAY W
VerifiedApril 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: D
Lake was being drawn down with no notification to campers. REALLY messed up the fish spawn. A few people even hit stumps not used to the lake.
I wish the CORP would help notify campers , through this website , if there is some sort of major water level difference to be prepared for in any instance.
JAY W
VerifiedApril 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: D
Lake was being drawn down with no notification to campers. REALLY messed up the fish spawn. A few people even hit stumps not used to the lake.
I wish the CORP would help notify campers , through this website , if there is some sort of major water level difference to be prepared for in any instance.
Jacob I
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: D
All of he sites were clean and beautiful.
Jacob I
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: D
All of he sites were clean and beautiful.
Debra T
VerifiedApril 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: D
Enjoyed our stay here.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Last updated: July 11, 2026
