Hot Springs National Park
National park · AR, US
Hot Springs National Park in AR, US. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 5:00–22:00
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Visitor center.
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of years. Ancient thermal springs, mountain views, incredible geology, forested hikes, and abundant creeks – all in the middle of town – make Hot Springs National Park a unique and beautiful destination.
At the park
- Visitor center
- Golf
- Playground
- ATV / off-road
- Biking
- Camping
- Disc golf
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Caves & caverns
- Waterfalls
- Wildlife & bird watching
- Hiking trails
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hot springs
- Paddling (kayak/canoe)
- Scuba diving
- Swimming
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
- Junior Ranger Programs - Saturdays
Events
- Hot Springs Hikes
- Park Chats
- Fordyce Tour
- Ranger Guided Walk (Outdoor)
Before you go
- Getting there
- From Little Rock: Take I-30W towards Texarkana. Exit 111 for US 70W/Hot Springs. Turn Right onto Spring St. Turn Right onto Central Ave. Drive North, the Park will be on the right after Reserve St. From Texarkana: Take 1-30E. Exit 78 for AR-7 and turn left under the highway. Follow AR-7 North for 31 miles. AR-7 becomes Central Ave., the Park will be on the right after Reserve Street.
- Weather & when to go
- Average temperatures in Hot Springs can range from about 90°F (32°C) to less than 27°F (-2.7°C). Summer days can be hot and humid, with heat index values up to 110ºF (43ºC). Winter wind chills can make temperatures feel much colder, as low as 15ºF (-9.4ºC). Spring and fall typically have the most rainfall. Generally, Hot Springs experiences mild weather throughout the year.
History
- Opened
- 1921
- Heritage status
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Park opened