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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 (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
MARK A
VerifiedNovember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
This was an awesome stay. The only real complaint that I have is that the showers are shared b/w Loops B & C, which is a bit of a walk. Loops A&D have their own showers, but they are not near the boat ramp.
Fully shaded, which would be most welcome during warm months. In any case, the facilities are well-kept and I enjoyed my stay. Can't wait to go back.
Corri E
VerifiedNovember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: B
Gorgeous views, wonderful campsite! Woke up to the lake view and the sound of fall leaves rustling.
MARK A
VerifiedNovember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
This was an awesome stay. The only real complaint that I have is that the showers are shared b/w Loops B & C, which is a bit of a walk. Loops A&D have their own showers, but they are not near the boat ramp.
Fully shaded, which would be most welcome during warm months. In any case, the facilities are well-kept and I enjoyed my stay. Can't wait to go back.
Karen W
VerifiedNovember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: C
The sunsets were beautiful.
Karen W
VerifiedNovember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: C
The sunsets were beautiful.
Bruce G
VerifiedDecember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
The water hookup is in the ground. You have to get on your hands and knees to hook up your hose. Other than that it is a good place to camp.
Bruce G
VerifiedDecember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
The water hookup is in the ground. You have to get on your hands and knees to hook up your hose. Other than that it is a good place to camp.
Ronnie W
VerifiedDecember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: D
Excellent
Ronnie W
VerifiedDecember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: D
Excellent
Arlie H
VerifiedDecember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 70, Loop: D
Tompkins Bend is the best place I have camped, it is clean & the park rangers are so very helpful. I have decided to make it my winter home.
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 7, 2026
