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
James F
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: C
I arrived at the campground and within 5 minutes, between the group, we had seven ticks on us. The site was infested due to zero site maintenance(Leaf litter was piled over a foot high, the plumbing in the bathrooms was not working, etc.) The staff at the front was unhelpful when I brought all this to their attention. I was forced to get a hotel over an hour and half away from all the planned activities. All of this could have easily been avoided had anyone bothered to pick up the phone and answer my questions one of the sever dozen times I called. When I brought to attention that nobody was answering the phone to recreation.gov, they sent back an automated message with the same phone number that was not being picked up.
Bill D
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: D
This year the campground seemed cleaner and better cared for more than before. The staff were very friendly and professional, even the volunteer host was very active in seeing that things were done right. Well done!
Bill D
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: D
This year the campground seemed cleaner and better cared for more than before. The staff were very friendly and professional, even the volunteer host was very active in seeing that things were done right. Well done!
Scott L
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: A
Very clean park, close to amenities, go cell signal and nice clear water.
Scott L
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: A
Very clean park, close to amenities, go cell signal and nice clear water.
jill o
VerifiedMay 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: B
Great campground!
jill o
VerifiedMay 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: B
Great campground!
Donnie H
VerifiedMay 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: D
need to mow and weed eat, fix water in bathrooms
Donnie H
VerifiedMay 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: D
need to mow and weed eat, fix water in bathrooms
Kenneth S
VerifiedMay 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Nice fish cleaning area. Nice folks.
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
