About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Kenneth S
VerifiedJune 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Hip hip hooray! Jolly good! Bloody well done oh chap!
sandra e
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: D
Lovely lakeside setting. Great nature trails. Easy check in.
sandra e
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: D
Lovely lakeside setting. Great nature trails. Easy check in.
Anna B
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
We departed 2 days early and called and spoke to the ranger. They said a refund would be issues but I have yet to see the refund on my card.
James M
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
Great site on the water, bathroom/shower clean and close, will definitely be coming back!
Chris B
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: D
Love this campground but found the restrooms and showers to not be as clean as they have been in the past. The fire pit also looked as it had not been cleaned out in quite a while.
Anna B
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
We departed 2 days early and called and spoke to the ranger. They said a refund would be issues but I have yet to see the refund on my card.
James M
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
Great site on the water, bathroom/shower clean and close, will definitely be coming back!
Chris B
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: D
Love this campground but found the restrooms and showers to not be as clean as they have been in the past. The fire pit also looked as it had not been cleaned out in quite a while.
Tommy S
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
The park and the trails are so well maintained!! It was such a peaceful, relaxing stay!! We will ABSOLUTELY BE BACK!!
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
