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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 (903)
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
Michael B
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: B
Awesome place to stay. Very well kept grounds and clean facilities. Campsites are not super bunched up.
Christopher B
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: C
Facilities were fine but the space next to us was playing their music way too loud all night. I had hoped to get away from city noise but no such luck. Dont plan on returning.
Christopher B
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: C
Facilities were fine but the space next to us was playing their music way too loud all night. I had hoped to get away from city noise but no such luck. Dont plan on returning.
tommy b
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: C
Nice, well maintained
tommy b
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: C
Nice, well maintained
Tara S
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: B
Had a great time.
Tara S
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: B
Had a great time.
garry n
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: D
One of my favorite campgrounds.
I had to book a les desireable spot.
But when I get there the campground is half full!
Is recreation.gov broken?
garry n
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: D
One of my favorite campgrounds.
I had to book a les desireable spot.
But when I get there the campground is half full!
Is recreation.gov broken?
Rodney S
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: D
Upon arrival had concern due to fact 50 amp breaker was bad and 30 amp would trip. All was fixed first thing the next morning. During stay realized the different experiences that can be had at different campgounds. While Tompkins is somewhat removed from any nearby towns and conveniences, we did get to see a variety of wildlife including eagles and one of them catching fish.
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.
Elevation: 188 feet
12 mi drive to downtown Mt. Ida (about 17 min)
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: September 4, 2026
