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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 (903)
What Guests Are Saying
Tompkins Bend is praised for its beautiful, clean environment, excellent hospitality, and spacious campsites with great access to the lake. Many visitors appreciate the shade, quiet atmosphere, and well-maintained facilities, including showers and bathrooms. Some concerns include cleanliness issues in restrooms and the need for upgrades in certain areas, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Tompkins Bend is praised for its beautiful, clean environment, excellent hospitality, and spacious campsites with great access to the lake. Many visitors appreciate the shade, quiet atmosphere, and well-maintained facilities, including showers and bathrooms. Some concerns include cleanliness issues in restrooms and the need for upgrades in certain areas, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
Scott P
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Awesome facilities.
Scott P
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Awesome facilities.
Traci R
VerifiedMarch 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
A9 is a great camping spot! Great views of the lake, quiet surroundings and easy access. Good level pad.
There are trees in the way of extending an awning but it’s shaded. Within walking distance to the bathhouse and restrooms.
Traci R
VerifiedMarch 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
A9 is a great camping spot! Great views of the lake, quiet surroundings and easy access. Good level pad.
There are trees in the way of extending an awning but it’s shaded. Within walking distance to the bathhouse and restrooms.
Stephanie N
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: D
Great views, clean campgrounds, lots to do close by!
Stephanie N
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: D
Great views, clean campgrounds, lots to do close by!
Kaylee Y
VerifiedApril 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
Nice, Peaceful, Beautiful!!
Kaylee Y
VerifiedApril 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
Nice, Peaceful, Beautiful!!
Joe P
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
Extra nice area for sure. Nothing at the Grand Lake of the Cherokees is nice, kept up or repaired. Everything at Tompkins Bend was immaculate. Beautiful campground and surroundings. Well kept and clean. It's obvious Arkansas allocates their funding appropriately to allow their guests to fully enjoy their outdoor experience. Too bad Oklahoma can't do the same.
Joe P
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
Extra nice area for sure. Nothing at the Grand Lake of the Cherokees is nice, kept up or repaired. Everything at Tompkins Bend was immaculate. Beautiful campground and surroundings. Well kept and clean. It's obvious Arkansas allocates their funding appropriately to allow their guests to fully enjoy their outdoor experience. Too bad Oklahoma can't do the same.
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.
Elevation: 188 feet
12 mi drive to downtown Mt. Ida (about 17 min)
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: September 4, 2026
