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
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.
Wade G
VerifiedOctober 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: D
Beautiful campground. We loved the woods. Horrible speed bump coming in and exiting the entrance gate, way too harsh; even seems like it could damage vehicles. It is tight going to get large RV's back through to some of the sites and tight getting into some. However we loved the woods and peacefulness of the campground. If you have a fishing boat it would be a great place. I do not understand their policy of a 6:00 pm check-in time because if they abide by that a lot of people will be finding their site and setting up in the dark for a good portion of the year. We called and no one was in our site so they allowed us to arrive early.
Wade G
VerifiedOctober 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: D
Beautiful campground. We loved the woods. Horrible speed bump coming in and exiting the entrance gate, way too harsh; even seems like it could damage vehicles. It is tight going to get large RV's back through to some of the sites and tight getting into some. However we loved the woods and peacefulness of the campground. If you have a fishing boat it would be a great place. I do not understand their policy of a 6:00 pm check-in time because if they abide by that a lot of people will be finding their site and setting up in the dark for a good portion of the year. We called and no one was in our site so they allowed us to arrive early.
Jerry H
VerifiedOctober 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: C
Park is old, roads are very narrow and very crooked with low hanging limbs that scratched our motorhome. The first site that we were assigned was extremely unlevel. the camp host came and looked at it and moved us to another site. The reservation center did not honor our Golden Age card that entitled us a 50% discount on the parking fee. Not happy at all with our experience!
Kirk A
VerifiedOctober 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
We camped at #37 and it was the 1st time at that site! It was great and the weather was awesome!! We love camping at Tompkins Bend!!
Anna B
VerifiedOctober 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: D
Our favorite place so far!
Jerry H
VerifiedOctober 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: C
Park is old, roads are very narrow and very crooked with low hanging limbs that scratched our motorhome. The first site that we were assigned was extremely unlevel. the camp host came and looked at it and moved us to another site. The reservation center did not honor our Golden Age card that entitled us a 50% discount on the parking fee. Not happy at all with our experience!
Kirk A
VerifiedOctober 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
We camped at #37 and it was the 1st time at that site! It was great and the weather was awesome!! We love camping at Tompkins Bend!!
Anna B
VerifiedOctober 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: D
Our favorite place so far!
James C
VerifiedOctober 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Great campsite with awesome view. Good facilities.
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
