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
Sherry B
VerifiedMarch 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: D
Beautiful state park! Our site was on the water and had a beautiful fire pit area. The rates are very reasonable. You do have to go online to register as they have no walk up sites.
John B
VerifiedMarch 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: A
I live in the local area and this is normally my husband and my favorite place to camp. My experience this time not so much. We stayed in loop A and the Restrooms had no electricity for lighting at night and there was NO hot water for a shower. I had to go to the other loops to use the showers. I know this might sound petty but the loop shouldn't be open if the facilities don't work properly. At Camp site 8A the Grill to cook on is rusted out so I had to use charcoal on one side only and didn't know how well it would hold up. Usually it is a great experience but I was a little disappointed this time and the volunteers weren't really able to help us on resolving any of it . All they could say was I am just a volunteer. I plan on camping again at Thompkins Bend I just hope the next time will be better for the price we pay. Sorry to complain.
John B
VerifiedMarch 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: A
I live in the local area and this is normally my husband and my favorite place to camp. My experience this time not so much. We stayed in loop A and the Restrooms had no electricity for lighting at night and there was NO hot water for a shower. I had to go to the other loops to use the showers. I know this might sound petty but the loop shouldn't be open if the facilities don't work properly. At Camp site 8A the Grill to cook on is rusted out so I had to use charcoal on one side only and didn't know how well it would hold up. Usually it is a great experience but I was a little disappointed this time and the volunteers weren't really able to help us on resolving any of it . All they could say was I am just a volunteer. I plan on camping again at Thompkins Bend I just hope the next time will be better for the price we pay. Sorry to complain.
Sharon P
VerifiedMarch 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
Very nice and pretty park
Sharon P
VerifiedMarch 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: D
Very nice and pretty park
Walter J
VerifiedMarch 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: D
Everything worked as expected. Nice campground.
Walter J
VerifiedMarch 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: D
Everything worked as expected. Nice campground.
William T
VerifiedMarch 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: C
I stayed the week of Feb 21, 2021 and had the park to myself. The camp host and volunteer were nice and hospitable. The site was clean, the electricity and water worked.
My biggest problem is the men's bathroom/showers were broken. Only one toilet functioned and none of the showers worked. Being a tent camper, this was a big deal to me.
I was also there in mid-December and the hot water in the mens shower went out while I was there. Maintenance of the facilities seems to be a problem. If you don't use the facilities, it is beautiful otherwise.
William T
VerifiedMarch 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: C
I stayed the week of Feb 21, 2021 and had the park to myself. The camp host and volunteer were nice and hospitable. The site was clean, the electricity and water worked.
My biggest problem is the men's bathroom/showers were broken. Only one toilet functioned and none of the showers worked. Being a tent camper, this was a big deal to me.
I was also there in mid-December and the hot water in the mens shower went out while I was there. Maintenance of the facilities seems to be a problem. If you don't use the facilities, it is beautiful otherwise.
Eliza W
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
We had the whole place to ourselves. Sparkling facilities and beautiful area!
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 3, 2026
