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
Susan J
VerifiedNovember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
Loved our site (C37) on the lake. Plenty of room, close enough to the restrooms which were cleaned every day. Happy the campground is open all year. Enjoyed having access to the LOViT trail system right from the campground.
Kimberly L
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Our 1st time out in our motorhome. The view was gorgeous, people friendly, nice clean sites. Can’t wait to go back.
Jennifer R
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
We are tent campers and needed a place to stay with only a few days lead time, so we reluctantly booked a site amongst the RV sites. It's a pretty setting, right on the lake, but our Saturday night was louder and brighter than we would prefer (RVs with lots of lights, big screen TV outside, loud talking and boozing). The facility is nice, however, and we appreciated having easy access to potable water and toilets.
Kimberly L
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Our 1st time out in our motorhome. The view was gorgeous, people friendly, nice clean sites. Can’t wait to go back.
Jennifer R
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
We are tent campers and needed a place to stay with only a few days lead time, so we reluctantly booked a site amongst the RV sites. It's a pretty setting, right on the lake, but our Saturday night was louder and brighter than we would prefer (RVs with lots of lights, big screen TV outside, loud talking and boozing). The facility is nice, however, and we appreciated having easy access to potable water and toilets.
Teresa S
VerifiedNovember 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: B
awesome time!
Teresa S
VerifiedNovember 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: B
awesome time!
daniel w
VerifiedNovember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Campsites were close to the water and not each other. Bathrooms were the best maintained and serviced of anywhere we have previously camped with the possible exception of Disney World. We had a great experience, thanks
daniel w
VerifiedNovember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Campsites were close to the water and not each other. Bathrooms were the best maintained and serviced of anywhere we have previously camped with the possible exception of Disney World. We had a great experience, thanks
Gerald T
VerifiedNovember 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: C
We loved our time there and are coming back very soon. The staff that we interacted with were all very nice and friendly. The surroundings were great. It is now our favourite place to go for some time in our RV.
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
