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
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- 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
Dana W
VerifiedApril 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Very clean park and restrooms. Paved campsites with cement picnic tables, BBQ grills with close by table for cookware. Beautiful views of the lake. Easy check in, just go to your site and camp host will come by later to your site.
mark p
VerifiedApril 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: D
I have been coming here for about 50 years or so and I’m sad to say that this is the filthiest I have ever seen it. The bathrooms not cleaned very well and trash is only picked up if it’s over flowing.
The volunteer that’s supposed to help out does nothing what so ever as far as making sure that the camp sites are cleaned up after campers leave. It’s sad when I walk around an pick up trash an the person staying here for free does not.
I’m not a negative person but this will probably be my last year of this because I don’t see it getting any better, an all people can do is blame it on COVID!!
William D
VerifiedApril 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: D
Second time there. A great experience. Will be back.
Jeannine L
VerifiedApril 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Tompkins Bend is beautiful! The volunteer camp host was very nice. Spot 09A was very tight with trees right along the parking space but I managed backing in finally. It had a great view. The restrooms were clean. I’d love to visit again.
Dana W
VerifiedApril 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Very clean park and restrooms. Paved campsites with cement picnic tables, BBQ grills with close by table for cookware. Beautiful views of the lake. Easy check in, just go to your site and camp host will come by later to your site.
mark p
VerifiedApril 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: D
I have been coming here for about 50 years or so and I’m sad to say that this is the filthiest I have ever seen it. The bathrooms not cleaned very well and trash is only picked up if it’s over flowing.
The volunteer that’s supposed to help out does nothing what so ever as far as making sure that the camp sites are cleaned up after campers leave. It’s sad when I walk around an pick up trash an the person staying here for free does not.
I’m not a negative person but this will probably be my last year of this because I don’t see it getting any better, an all people can do is blame it on COVID!!
William D
VerifiedApril 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: D
Second time there. A great experience. Will be back.
Mark M
VerifiedApril 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: D
Good clean camp ground with a lot of camp spaces.
Lindi C
VerifiedApril 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: D
Vista Trail is phenomenal and mellow mountain biking. Site 66 has a lot of space around it and great ability to walk down to the water. We love this park!
Mark M
VerifiedApril 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: D
Good clean camp ground with a lot of camp spaces.
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
