About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
Playground
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- 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
James E
VerifiedOctober 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
Only ding on this camping experience was of the extremely poor cell phone signal. Not the campground’s fault but just a heads up if one needs a good TMoble signal. Otherwise, an older campground that was VERY nice. In the woods by the lake. Very relaxing and our kind of place to spend some time.
Andrew F
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: C
It was a beautiful campsite with a great playground and mountain bike/hiking trails. The trash was picked up on a consistent basis. My only complaint was the spiders in the shower area. I know creepy crawlies love humidity but I could do without! Our family will definitely be back!
Andrew F
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: C
It was a beautiful campsite with a great playground and mountain bike/hiking trails. The trash was picked up on a consistent basis. My only complaint was the spiders in the shower area. I know creepy crawlies love humidity but I could do without! Our family will definitely be back!
Kathryn M
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: D
I would give this campground 5 stars IF we could have seen a Ranger, Camp Host, or anyone to provide a map, trails info, and advice. But everything was closed down, we never saw a person or a vehicle at the camp host site, and there were no handouts available. We fumbled around and missed some opportunities we learned about only after leaving.
Otherwise, the COE has done a terrific job siting campsites to maximize the lake views. We camped at site 59D. It was level, gravel, 50 amp and water (pressure ok). Most COE campsite do not have sewer, especially on lakeshores, there was a large dump station on the way out. You need to reserve online, which will specify, by site how long your RV can be. Ours said 35' we were able to park the truck sideways in front of our 35' 5ver. Concrete picnic table on slab, BBQ grill, and campfire ring near the table and away from the RV. Trees provided full shade to the campground, but were thinned out, along with ground scrub, to provide lake views. (We camped at the end of summer, and our neighbors said the lake was very low.) Quiet, peaceful place. Lake Ouachita is one of the top 10 cleanest lakes in the US. If you have a boat you might want to camp closer to the ramp. Roads in and out were easy with a big rig, all paved. We are 13'6" and brushed tree leaves once, so if no one was oncoming we used the middle of the road. We have stayed at this pretty lake three times (commercial resort and state park), and our fav campsite is at the COE.
Kathryn M
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: D
I would give this campground 5 stars IF we could have seen a Ranger, Camp Host, or anyone to provide a map, trails info, and advice. But everything was closed down, we never saw a person or a vehicle at the camp host site, and there were no handouts available. We fumbled around and missed some opportunities we learned about only after leaving.
Otherwise, the COE has done a terrific job siting campsites to maximize the lake views. We camped at site 59D. It was level, gravel, 50 amp and water (pressure ok). Most COE campsite do not have sewer, especially on lakeshores, there was a large dump station on the way out. You need to reserve online, which will specify, by site how long your RV can be. Ours said 35' we were able to park the truck sideways in front of our 35' 5ver. Concrete picnic table on slab, BBQ grill, and campfire ring near the table and away from the RV. Trees provided full shade to the campground, but were thinned out, along with ground scrub, to provide lake views. (We camped at the end of summer, and our neighbors said the lake was very low.) Quiet, peaceful place. Lake Ouachita is one of the top 10 cleanest lakes in the US. If you have a boat you might want to camp closer to the ramp. Roads in and out were easy with a big rig, all paved. We are 13'6" and brushed tree leaves once, so if no one was oncoming we used the middle of the road. We have stayed at this pretty lake three times (commercial resort and state park), and our fav campsite is at the COE.
Ernie D
VerifiedOctober 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: C
We always enjoy our stay here!
Brian B
VerifiedOctober 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: B
Very well kept. Excellent spacing between spots.
Ernie D
VerifiedOctober 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: C
We always enjoy our stay here!
Brian B
VerifiedOctober 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: B
Very well kept. Excellent spacing between spots.
Carol S
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: D
Beautiful park, large site. Near crystal mines
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
