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
Robert K
VerifiedOctober 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 65, Loop: D
Lovely site
Reservation system is difficult though
Robert D
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: D
Maybe I didn't check it out carefully enough. The roads were narrow with sharp turns and low hanging tree branches. The site was very narrow with hardly any room to maneuver my 40 ft 5th wheel.
Jeanette B
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: C
We had a wonderful time! The campground is beautiful - almost all of the sites have gorgeous water front access. The only 2 cons were 1) that the tent sites did not have tent pads- no flat area for tents and 2) many of the RVs left bright lights on all night- the light pollution was unnecessary and disappointing.
Bethany B
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
We love that Tompkins Bend is close to Mt. Ida but also close to Hot Springs, but also just down the way is. Shangri-la and quaint little restaurant that takes you back in time!! We love their food! The campground is kept so nice and clean! It will be our regular camping ground for many years to come!
Robert D
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: D
Maybe I didn't check it out carefully enough. The roads were narrow with sharp turns and low hanging tree branches. The site was very narrow with hardly any room to maneuver my 40 ft 5th wheel.
Jeanette B
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: C
We had a wonderful time! The campground is beautiful - almost all of the sites have gorgeous water front access. The only 2 cons were 1) that the tent sites did not have tent pads- no flat area for tents and 2) many of the RVs left bright lights on all night- the light pollution was unnecessary and disappointing.
Bethany B
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
We love that Tompkins Bend is close to Mt. Ida but also close to Hot Springs, but also just down the way is. Shangri-la and quaint little restaurant that takes you back in time!! We love their food! The campground is kept so nice and clean! It will be our regular camping ground for many years to come!
Steve H
VerifiedOctober 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
BEST TAILGATING IN ARKANSAS! Park 2 RVs on just one pad for months on end, with no limits on number of guests or cars (nobody cares). So invite all your pals; they can come and go all night long (nobody cares). Just park your overflow on the pad and the grass of your neighbor’s campsite, even after midnight (the Host won’t say a word, and those nasty campers will depart early the next day, leaving more room for your posse!). Bring your biggest smoker, and a rick of outside wood (nobody cares). Hang a 300-W flood 20 ft up in the trees for a true stadium-lot experience (nobody cares). If you forgot your TV, you can still hear all the games from anywhere in the grounds, all weekend long (nobody cares). Also a great site to just store your unoccupied RV (nobody cares). Note: The comments above are the impressions of this guest, and may not reflect official USACE policy.
Philip J
VerifiedOctober 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: A
My spouse and I had a wonderful stay. The camp site was well kept and the restroom at our area was very clean.
Steve H
VerifiedOctober 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
BEST TAILGATING IN ARKANSAS! Park 2 RVs on just one pad for months on end, with no limits on number of guests or cars (nobody cares). So invite all your pals; they can come and go all night long (nobody cares). Just park your overflow on the pad and the grass of your neighbor’s campsite, even after midnight (the Host won’t say a word, and those nasty campers will depart early the next day, leaving more room for your posse!). Bring your biggest smoker, and a rick of outside wood (nobody cares). Hang a 300-W flood 20 ft up in the trees for a true stadium-lot experience (nobody cares). If you forgot your TV, you can still hear all the games from anywhere in the grounds, all weekend long (nobody cares). Also a great site to just store your unoccupied RV (nobody cares). Note: The comments above are the impressions of this guest, and may not reflect official USACE policy.
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
