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Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs, AR

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Sports & Outdoors

Hot Springs National Park

A federal park in the middle of Hot Springs, Arkansas, known for historic bathhouses, thermal springs, and forested trails.

101 Reserve Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901 · Hot Springs, AR

About Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park sits in and around the city of Hot Springs in central Arkansas. Its historic bathhouses line Bathhouse Row, and its warm mineral springs have drawn visitors for centuries. Visitors can hike about 26 miles of trails on Hot Springs Mountain and nearby forest, see thermal water channels and cascades, and enjoy mountain views. The park was first set aside by Congress in 1832, before the national park idea existed, and the surrounding city grew into a spa town. Gulpha Gorge Campground offers camping, picnicking, and swimming.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Hot Springs National Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Bathhouse Row

    No admission fee

    Stroll past eight historic bathhouses in Hot Springs National Park, two of which still offer thermal baths.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    National Park Duck Tours

    $25–$50

    A 75-minute amphibious DUKW ride that rolls past Bathhouse Row in downtown Hot Springs, then splashes into Lake Hamilton to circle St. John's Island.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Tours

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    It's About Rocks

    No admission fee

    A downtown Hot Springs shop selling crystals, minerals, gemstones and handmade jewelry.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Date Night

    The Golf Shack

    Under $25

    An indoor golf simulator lounge in Hot Springs with Trackman bays, instruction and a bar.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    0.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Outdoor Adventure

    Hot Springs Marina

    $50+

    The oldest full-service marina on Lake Hamilton, renting pontoon boats and water toys and offering visitor docking.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    4.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Outdoor Adventure

    Hot Springs Off-Road Park

    $25–$50

    1,242-acre off-road park with trails for ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes and 4x4s of every difficulty level.

    5.2 mi awayMore like this

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