Hot Springs National Park
National Park · Arkansas

Hot Springs National Park

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Hot Springs protects the thermal springs and the grand early 1900s bathhouses of Bathhouse Row in the town of Hot Springs. Highlights include the Fordyce Bathhouse visitor center, a soak at the Buckstaff or Quapaw, the Grand Promenade and Hot Springs Mountain Tower. Book bathhouse treatments ahead, since they can fill weeks in advance.

Good to know

Tickets
There is no entry fee. The Buckstaff and Quapaw bathhouses charge for baths and spa treatments.
Time needed
1 day to tour Bathhouse Row, take a bath and walk a trail.
Best time
Spring and fall for mild weather on the trails. The baths are open all year.
Getting there
The park is in downtown Hot Springs. Little Rock's Clinton National Airport is about 1 hour away by car.

Where to stay nearby

Gateway towns with hotels and food, close to the park entrances:
Hot Springs, Arkansas
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Hot Springs National Park questions

Can you bathe in the hot springs?

Yes, at the Buckstaff for a traditional bath or the Quapaw for modern thermal pools. You cannot soak in the springs outdoors.

Is Hot Springs National Park free?

Yes, there is no entrance fee. You only pay for bathhouse services, camping or the mountain tower.

What are the best hikes in Hot Springs?

The Grand Promenade is an easy stroll, and the Sunset Trail is the park's longest hike.

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