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
Frank W
VerifiedJuly 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: C
Tent sites 44-46 are next to each other and right on the water with a great view. Bathrooms could use some improving - very hot in the summer
Vicki K
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: D
Enjoyed our stay and had a relaxing time!
Wish it could of been longer than four days!
Seems that weekend campers have the first choice on most sites! So many say they have a hard time reserving sites for a full week because weekends are held unavailable and so many of them were empty! Losing a lot of money and why?
Vicki K
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: D
Enjoyed our stay and had a relaxing time!
Wish it could of been longer than four days!
Seems that weekend campers have the first choice on most sites! So many say they have a hard time reserving sites for a full week because weekends are held unavailable and so many of them were empty! Losing a lot of money and why?
Alana W
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
This was my third visit to Tompkins Bend. It never disappoints!
Alana W
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
This was my third visit to Tompkins Bend. It never disappoints!
Kristalin B
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
We LOVE Tompkins Bend! Great campsite layout & always clean! Facilities are close by & the lake is beautiful! Always our top pick when camping Lake Ouachita!
Kristalin B
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
We LOVE Tompkins Bend! Great campsite layout & always clean! Facilities are close by & the lake is beautiful! Always our top pick when camping Lake Ouachita!
William O
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: C
I had nothing but electrical problems for four days. Either my surge protector was kicking off their electricity, or the breaker was flipping. I won’t be coming back. I have been to Brady Mountain on this lake which is also a Corps of Engineers park and had no trouble.
William O
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: C
I had nothing but electrical problems for four days. Either my surge protector was kicking off their electricity, or the breaker was flipping. I won’t be coming back. I have been to Brady Mountain on this lake which is also a Corps of Engineers park and had no trouble.
Tommy S
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: D
It was great!!
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: June 4, 2026
