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
Tommy S
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: D
It was great!!
Julie M
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: D
Stayed at #60, close to bathroom and water across the road. Didn’t rate excellent due to the fact they need more bathhouses, had to wait for showers.
Julie M
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: D
Stayed at #60, close to bathroom and water across the road. Didn’t rate excellent due to the fact they need more bathhouses, had to wait for showers.
Cody W
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Love Tompkins. Good people, clean facilities, best spot on the lake!
Cody W
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Love Tompkins. Good people, clean facilities, best spot on the lake!
Shannon W
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: D
not sure what the camp hut folks do at this point???? Seems that it is government paid job and can't see that they do anything.
check in on-line (if you don't then nothing happens)
Park ranger drives around and places signs on post.
I saw one of them sitting in the booth as a drove by playing a game on their phone....didnt even look up.
Shannon W
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: D
not sure what the camp hut folks do at this point???? Seems that it is government paid job and can't see that they do anything.
check in on-line (if you don't then nothing happens)
Park ranger drives around and places signs on post.
I saw one of them sitting in the booth as a drove by playing a game on their phone....didnt even look up.
Calvin H
VerifiedJune 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
Awesome campsite. Quiet and beautiful. Toilets kept adequately clean even though the fixtures sre showing their age. Many campsites are close enough to the water, so launch your boat at the big ramp and beach it by your campsite. Fish cleaning station at the ramp with trash cans to dispose of the carcasses. Again, camp is beautiful and quiet You will enjoy your stay.
Calvin H
VerifiedJune 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
Awesome campsite. Quiet and beautiful. Toilets kept adequately clean even though the fixtures sre showing their age. Many campsites are close enough to the water, so launch your boat at the big ramp and beach it by your campsite. Fish cleaning station at the ramp with trash cans to dispose of the carcasses. Again, camp is beautiful and quiet You will enjoy your stay.
Kenneth S
VerifiedJune 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Hip hip hooray! Jolly good! Bloody well done oh chap!
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
