Hot Springs National Park
America's oldest federal reserve, where historic bathhouses line a grand promenade fed by naturally heated thermal springs.
Quick Info
Highlights
- Bathhouse Row
- Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center
- Hot Springs Mountain Tower
- Grand Promenade Trail
- Thermal spring water fountains
Park Map
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Top Trails
Featured trailheads in Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs Mountain Trail
ModerateSunset Trail
StrenuousGrand Promenade Trail
EasyGoat Rock Trail
ModerateDead Chief Trail
ModerateAbout Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs National Park is unique among national parks, located in the heart of an Arkansas city and centered around Bathhouse Row, a collection of elegant early 20th-century bathhouses fed by naturally heated spring water. The park protects 47 hot springs that flow from the western slope of Hot Springs Mountain at an average temperature of 143 degrees Fahrenheit.
Hot Springs National Park Guide: Best Hikes, When to Visit & Where to Stay
Plan your trip to Hot Springs National Park. Top trails, historic bathhouses, best months to visit, where to stay, and essential tips for Arkansas's thermal springs.
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Where to Stay
View all hotelsThe Hotel Hot Springs
$$A charming 3-star hotel in downtown Hot Springs just minutes from the national park, offering a free breakfast buffet, an on-site American restaurant, bar, and a terrace for relaxing.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hot Springs Hotel & Spa
$$$A full-service Hilton hotel in downtown Hot Springs featuring a spa with Swedish massage, daily manager's reception, free full breakfast, indoor pool, and easy access to Bathhouse Row.
Hampton Inn Hot Springs
$$A reliable 2.5-star Hilton hotel in midtown Hot Springs rated 8.8/10, offering free self-serve breakfast, a coffee shop, laundry facilities, and a convenient home base for exploring the park.
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