Tompkins Bend Near Mt. Ida, AR

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Tompkins Bend on Lake Ouachita, is a great family camping destination. The combination of lush mountain scenery and roomy sites big enough for two camping units, make this quiet location an ideal place for an outdoor getaway. Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

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🚐 74, Loop: D RV

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Reviews (922)

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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

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4.5

922 reviews

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Patricia N

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March 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: D

The only thing was the bathrooms did not have soap and the sink didn’t work. Washing hands is a must after using the bathroom.

Dianne M

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March 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: D

Weather was not good so a little disappointed. Please put some gravel or dirt around the pads so there won’t be such a step down!!!!

Brenda M

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April 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: C

Nice campsites and not too crowded.

Brenda M

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April 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: C

Nice campsites and not too crowded.

James M

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April 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A

#3 is a great site! Close to the water to park the boat, close to the bathroom.

James M

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April 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A

#3 is a great site! Close to the water to park the boat, close to the bathroom.

Ruth T

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April 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: D

Please cut the sweet gum tree down. Who wants to park under it. And it is half dead.

Ruth T

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April 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: D

Please cut the sweet gum tree down. Who wants to park under it. And it is half dead.

Shea T

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April 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D

We had a great time. However, the parking pad has a large drop of to ground level, very dangerous. My wife fell and sprained her ankle very badly. Other than that, we had a great time.

Shea T

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April 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D

We had a great time. However, the parking pad has a large drop of to ground level, very dangerous. My wife fell and sprained her ankle very badly. Other than that, we had a great time.

Location & Directions for Tompkins Bend

15 Tompkins Bend, Mt. Ida, AR 71957 United States

Elevation: 188 ft

Map of Tompkins Bend location at Mt. Ida, AR, United States

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Getting There

From Hot Springs, Arkansas, take US 270 west approximately 24.5 mi to Tompkin
Bend Road. Turn right and follow access road 2.4 mi north to park. <br /><br />From
Mount Ida, Arkansas, take US 270 east about 10.7 mi to Tompkins Bend
Road. Turn left ...

Nearest town

Mt. Ida, AR - 12 mi

About 17 min to downtown

Highway access

Tompkins Bend is accessible via US 270, which is approximately 10.7 miles from Mount Ida and 24.5 miles from Hot Springs.

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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Joplin

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Joplin Campground on Lake Ouachita offers beautiful lakefront camping with stunning views of the water and mountains. It is known for excellent striper fishing and diverse wildlife, including bobcats and rare freshwater jellyfish. A virtual tour o...

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Denby Point

Mt. Ida, AR

Denby Point offers scenic views and year-round fishing, making it a popular camping destination for groups and families. The campground caters to various activities, including jet skiing, boating, hiking, and birdwatching.

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Charlton Recreation Area

Royal, AR

Charlton Campground, situated 17 mi west of Hot Springs National Park along Highway 270-West, was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and has modern amenities. It is recognized as one of Arkansas's coldest swimming spots, offerin...

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Mount Ida

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Little Rock, AR

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Elevation: 663 ft

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Tompkins Bend

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About Tompkins Bend

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Reviews (922)

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Patricia N

Dianne M

Brenda M

Brenda M

James M

James M

Ruth T

Ruth T

Shea T

Shea T

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