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
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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
Frank B
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
An excellent campground.
Shelia and Barry C
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
My only concern is people who do not keep their dogs on leashes. This needs to be enforced and the area patrolled more frequently for this. I encountered several dogs when I tried to walk the campground. Beautiful camp ground and nice facilities.
Shelia and Barry C
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
My only concern is people who do not keep their dogs on leashes. This needs to be enforced and the area patrolled more frequently for this. I encountered several dogs when I tried to walk the campground. Beautiful camp ground and nice facilities.
Lynelle M
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: D
Tompkins Bend was lovely. Beautiful to see from your RV or walking/biking. The only thing we noticed is the power blinked off and on a few times. We would stay here again.
Arlie H
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 68, Loop: D
I had a wonderful time, I will be staying in the park this winter too. It is spotless, everyone is helpful. I had so much fun & made lifetime friends.
Lynelle M
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: D
Tompkins Bend was lovely. Beautiful to see from your RV or walking/biking. The only thing we noticed is the power blinked off and on a few times. We would stay here again.
Arlie H
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 68, Loop: D
I had a wonderful time, I will be staying in the park this winter too. It is spotless, everyone is helpful. I had so much fun & made lifetime friends.
Ruth T
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: D
I love Tompkins Bend but they could clear some trees out for the slideouts and for your big bass boat to be parked by your RV. I have to check the site before ordering because my RV and slideouts don't fit most of the sites. And we bring a big bass boat also. And I would like to see the sites leveled better than they are.
Ruth T
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: D
I love Tompkins Bend but they could clear some trees out for the slideouts and for your big bass boat to be parked by your RV. I have to check the site before ordering because my RV and slideouts don't fit most of the sites. And we bring a big bass boat also. And I would like to see the sites leveled better than they are.
Dianne M
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: D
We always enjoy our time at Tompkins Bend. Clean and well maintained.
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
