Hot Springs National Park • Arkansas

A pink sky above gentle white buildings

Misty water evaporating from a cascade

A sky view of large bathhouse buildings

Stone entrance pillars in front of a row of four bathouses

A person hikes through a deep green forest.

Stone bridge surrounded by brilliant yellow and green leaves

A stone tough in a green forest with water flowing down

women sitting on the stone wall at the hot water cascade as the vapor rises

Sun setting over rolling hills

A tower and pagoda on the side of a mountain

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.

Bathhouse Row as the sun sets
Mitch Smith

The Arlington Lawn holds a beautiful thermal cascade
Mitch Smith

The Waters offers a great view of bathhouse row
Mitch Smith

Visitors and patients come to take the thermal waters
NPS photo

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

The park is beautiful year round
NPS photo Mark David Artist In Residence 2015

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

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

Along Sunset Trail is the spectacular view over Balanced Rock
Mitch Smith

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

Thermal pool with green algae

Want to take a soak? Or have a drink of ancient water? Learn about the various ways that you can experience the thermal springs in the Park.

A female ranger walks up a curved trail.

With 26 miles of hiking trails in the Park, you can find great views, beautiful forest scenery, and feel like you're not in the City.

Two camp chairs next to an RV by the creek.

Learn more about camping, picnicking, and swimming at Gulpha Gorge Campground

An areal view of bathhouse row during golden hour

Explore, Learn, and Relax! Learn all about the things to do in our Park.

Sepia toned photograph of a historic bathtub in the Fordyce Bathhouse.

Fully submerge yourself in the thermal water and let your worries melt away.

An active scene in front of the Fordyce Bathhouse; people sitting ,walking, and looking joyous.

Bathhouse Row is home to the Park's historic bathhouses. Learn about what is available in each of the bathhouses today.

A tall ranger stands at a table with kids looking through microscopes.

Learn more about the educational opportunities at the park - planning a field trip, curriculum resources, and suggested reading.

African American woman wearing white shirt and holding towel and scrub stands indoors.

Explore the historic lives and legacies of the national park's bath attendants.

An aerial view of Hot Springs, AR

Find out more information on the city of Hot Springs and surrounding parks.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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Mailing Address:

101 Reserve Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901

Phone:

501 620-6715

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