About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
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
robert k
VerifiedNovember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: D
Beautiful scenery, good location for fishing.
Shannon W
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
Pretty and peaceful
Shannon W
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
Pretty and peaceful
Karen W
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: C
It was relaxing and quiet. The large variety of birds provided much entertainment.
Karen W
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: C
It was relaxing and quiet. The large variety of birds provided much entertainment.
MICHAEL S
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: A
Great place.
MICHAEL S
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: A
Great place.
Jessica M
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
My daughter had her backpack stolen and there was no one to report it to. I wrote it on the back of the card when we left. Several hundred dollars worth of stuff was in her backpack and she is heartbroken and I'm heartbroken because of her and some stuff I lost in her backpack. My rock hammer my now deceased mom bought me over 31 years ago and my hori hori and hand pruners I've had for 22 years and my hunting knife I've had for 12 years from a now deceased friend. Jewelry from her boyfriend when he went out of town. Her boyfriend was with us and we were so upset we left early. Stayed one night. I will never be back to this campsite.
Jessica M
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
My daughter had her backpack stolen and there was no one to report it to. I wrote it on the back of the card when we left. Several hundred dollars worth of stuff was in her backpack and she is heartbroken and I'm heartbroken because of her and some stuff I lost in her backpack. My rock hammer my now deceased mom bought me over 31 years ago and my hori hori and hand pruners I've had for 22 years and my hunting knife I've had for 12 years from a now deceased friend. Jewelry from her boyfriend when he went out of town. Her boyfriend was with us and we were so upset we left early. Stayed one night. I will never be back to this campsite.
Dewayne M
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
Park is great, but needs to be updated for the modern bigger rigs. There are some trees that are to close to the camper pads causing damage to campers when backing in or opening slides. To make matters worse, they are listed to accommodate 45ft rigs. Maybe the pad is that long once you’re in it.
Crystal Springs did a great job making there sights more modern rig friendly.
Also the dump station was in bad repair.
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: July 11, 2026
