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
Richard M
VerifiedApril 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: D
Very nice campsite
Mehdi D
VerifiedMarch 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: D
We enjoyed camping for 3 nights there. The bathrooms needed soap I guess, but they were clean and warm.
Mehdi D
VerifiedMarch 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: D
We enjoyed camping for 3 nights there. The bathrooms needed soap I guess, but they were clean and warm.
P W
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: D
Nice campground. Bathrooms were ok. Dogs off leash. Seems to be that way everywhere we go.
P W
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: D
Nice campground. Bathrooms were ok. Dogs off leash. Seems to be that way everywhere we go.
Nancy R
VerifiedOctober 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
A beautiful and serene campground! The bathrooms and showers are warm and clean. Noticed a few reviews mentioned a sewer smell from bathrooms but it’s actually likely from a camper as I never noticed a smell from bathrooms but occasionally from the camper next door. The campsites are large. But if your are tent camping be sure to check descriptions because we did have a bit of a slope.
Nancy R
VerifiedOctober 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
A beautiful and serene campground! The bathrooms and showers are warm and clean. Noticed a few reviews mentioned a sewer smell from bathrooms but it’s actually likely from a camper as I never noticed a smell from bathrooms but occasionally from the camper next door. The campsites are large. But if your are tent camping be sure to check descriptions because we did have a bit of a slope.
Chelsea Z
VerifiedOctober 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
We had a great experience at this campground. The hosts were friendly and helpful, the campground was clean and I was really impressed how clean they kept their bathrooms. The sites were spacious as well. Excellent tree coverage but also beautiful views of the lake. There was even a playground the kids could play on toward the entrance of the camp. We will definitely come again!
Chelsea Z
VerifiedOctober 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
We had a great experience at this campground. The hosts were friendly and helpful, the campground was clean and I was really impressed how clean they kept their bathrooms. The sites were spacious as well. Excellent tree coverage but also beautiful views of the lake. There was even a playground the kids could play on toward the entrance of the camp. We will definitely come again!
William R
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: C
Very small campsite but the camping was great. It was very peaceful and quiet! Beautiful location just wish we’d have had a bit more room
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: July 11, 2026
