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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 (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
Clint L
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
The campground was absolutely beautiful. I grew up on Table Rock Lake but this is my new favorite lake. I loved how the bathrooms/showers had real running and hot water and didn't stink to high heaven like most campgrounds. Will 100% be back. Quiet and peaceful and everything you could want.
Clint L
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
The campground was absolutely beautiful. I grew up on Table Rock Lake but this is my new favorite lake. I loved how the bathrooms/showers had real running and hot water and didn't stink to high heaven like most campgrounds. Will 100% be back. Quiet and peaceful and everything you could want.
Kevin D
VerifiedMay 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Quiet during the week but very busy on the weekend
Kevin D
VerifiedMay 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Quiet during the week but very busy on the weekend
Paul F
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: D
all ok, restrooms and showers clean.
Paul F
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: D
all ok, restrooms and showers clean.
James M
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: D
Super campsite on the water.
James M
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: D
Super campsite on the water.
edward h
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: B
best place if you like your boat at campsite
edward h
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: B
best place if you like your boat at campsite
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 4, 2026
