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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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Reviews (922)
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
Karen G
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
Truly one of the nicest parks I've stayed at! Water views (access) everywhere, clean bathrooms and pleasant neighbors that aren't on top of you. Will make this the only place I stay when in Mt Ida!
Karen G
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
Truly one of the nicest parks I've stayed at! Water views (access) everywhere, clean bathrooms and pleasant neighbors that aren't on top of you. Will make this the only place I stay when in Mt Ida!
trisha v
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
We camped at campsite 23b which was absolutely amazing! Great setup, close to the water, great swimming spot for the kids, everything you want in a campsite!!!!! We will definitely be going back!
Gail B
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: C
Shady campsite close to the water. Even tho campground was full our spot offered privacy. Would love to stay here again.
Preston W
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Awesum camping trip 4 us . Just note host are volunteer host so may not b available 2 ur needs if any = no one was at the gate 2 check in or out . Never met them seen them on golf cart putting out tags. Campground seems 2 b well maintained - dump station was fairly easy access- all the campers in our area observed and respected the quiet times. Restaurant within 3 mi but did not go there
trisha v
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
We camped at campsite 23b which was absolutely amazing! Great setup, close to the water, great swimming spot for the kids, everything you want in a campsite!!!!! We will definitely be going back!
Gail B
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: C
Shady campsite close to the water. Even tho campground was full our spot offered privacy. Would love to stay here again.
Preston W
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Awesum camping trip 4 us . Just note host are volunteer host so may not b available 2 ur needs if any = no one was at the gate 2 check in or out . Never met them seen them on golf cart putting out tags. Campground seems 2 b well maintained - dump station was fairly easy access- all the campers in our area observed and respected the quiet times. Restaurant within 3 mi but did not go there
Dianne M
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: D
My husband is somewhat disabled making the drop off from many of the pads to the ground dangerous! Please try to add gravel/dirt to even these out. Maybe a few a year. We love our time at Tompkins Bend.
Dianne M
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: D
My husband is somewhat disabled making the drop off from many of the pads to the ground dangerous! Please try to add gravel/dirt to even these out. Maybe a few a year. We love our time at Tompkins Bend.
Location & Directions for Tompkins Bend
15 Tompkins Bend, Mt. Ida, AR 71957 United States
Elevation: 188 ft
Getting There
From Hot Springs, Arkansas, take US 270 west approximately 24.5 mi to Tompkin
Bend Road. Turn right and follow access road 2.4 mi north to park. <br /><br />From
Mount Ida, Arkansas, take US 270 east about 10.7 mi to Tompkins Bend
Road. Turn left ...
From Hot Springs, Arkansas, take US 270 west approximately 24.5 mi to Tompkin
Bend Road. Turn right and follow access road 2.4 mi north to park.
From
Mount Ida, Arkansas, take US 270 east about 10.7 mi to Tompkins Bend
Road. Turn left and follow access road 2.4 mi north to the park.
Highway access
Tompkins Bend is accessible via US 270, which is approximately 10.7 miles from Mount Ida and 24.5 miles from Hot Springs.
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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