Hot Springs

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.

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.

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.

The Arlington Lawn holds a beautiful thermal cascade

The Waters offers a great view of bathhouse row

Visitors and patients come to take the thermal waters

Hot Springs National Park has 26 miles of hiking trails to explore.

Visitors hike and enjoy the cool shady places in the park.

The park is beautiful year round

Along the hiking trails of Hot Springs Mountain are active troughs for directing the thermal water

The natural curiosity of the thermal water can be seen and experienced

Along Sunset Trail is the spectacular view over Balanced Rock

For the best views of the Ouachita mountains, the tower and pagoda offer amazing and different sights