About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Playground
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- Dump station on site
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- 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
Mackenzie M
VerifiedApril 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: C
Easy check-in, very clean sites, clean bathroom facilities, beautiful views!
christopher h
VerifiedApril 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: D
Peaceful, quiet, beautiful ... or a typical Corps campground. Great place for boats as you can pull them up to your site.
Plenty of fallen dead dry firewood around. Hassel free check in, too. In late March it was full up on Saturday and pretty empty the rest of the week.
christopher h
VerifiedApril 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: D
Peaceful, quiet, beautiful ... or a typical Corps campground. Great place for boats as you can pull them up to your site.
Plenty of fallen dead dry firewood around. Hassel free check in, too. In late March it was full up on Saturday and pretty empty the rest of the week.
Mike T
VerifiedApril 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
The site was flat and close to water. Made for some great sunset views.
Mike T
VerifiedApril 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
The site was flat and close to water. Made for some great sunset views.
Dianne M
VerifiedApril 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: D
Fishing was not good and weather was bad part of the week. But the views and the company were excellent. I always enjoy just being there.
Kent B
VerifiedApril 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
Great site
Wayne S
VerifiedApril 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
It rained the 1st 2 days, wind blew very hard and it was cold! The last day of our stay was nice for us to pack up and go home.. But it is always better to be camping than being home. LOL!!
Vicki K
VerifiedApril 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: B
We had an enjoyable time!
Dianne M
VerifiedApril 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: D
Fishing was not good and weather was bad part of the week. But the views and the company were excellent. I always enjoy just being there.
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
