About Tompkins Bend
Number of accommodations: 75
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Lori P
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: D
This campground is very well maintained. The spots are shady and there's plenty of space between them. We had a peaceful visit and will return.
John H
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: D
Tompkins Bend at Lake Ouachita is a very nice spot that we thoroughly enjoy. Most sites are roomy, and the bath houses are clean. This is an older campground, but it remains nice and maintained fairly well. I don't think they mow very often, but that wasn't a big deal for us. Sites on the waterfront are hard to get, but access to shore or swimming areas is easy and no problem. Lots of large hardwood shade trees over most of this campground are a plus as well.
Jean M
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: D
Great park. Clean, quiet and fun!
John H
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: D
Tompkins Bend at Lake Ouachita is a very nice spot that we thoroughly enjoy. Most sites are roomy, and the bath houses are clean. This is an older campground, but it remains nice and maintained fairly well. I don't think they mow very often, but that wasn't a big deal for us. Sites on the waterfront are hard to get, but access to shore or swimming areas is easy and no problem. Lots of large hardwood shade trees over most of this campground are a plus as well.
Jean M
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: D
Great park. Clean, quiet and fun!
Charles L
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: C
Great experience wonderful camp site quite and peaceful beautiful lake to explore and relax in the sun
Charles L
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: C
Great experience wonderful camp site quite and peaceful beautiful lake to explore and relax in the sun
Tony S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
Great place to relax. Plenty of shorefront for everybody. Bathrooms are kept very nice. Kids playground is a little out of reach and there is no swim beach. Everyone just jumps in where ever.
Tony S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
Great place to relax. Plenty of shorefront for everybody. Bathrooms are kept very nice. Kids playground is a little out of reach and there is no swim beach. Everyone just jumps in where ever.
Sherri N
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: C
We love the beauty here and the people are so friendly.
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
