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Stone entrance pillars in front of a row of four bathouses

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Hot Springs National Park

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Bathhouse Row. Photo: NPS photo

Entrance
Free
Nonresident fee
None
Park annual pass
Not sold
Payment
Not listed

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About 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 the National Park Service.

Things to do

36 ideas in total on nps.gov. Descriptions from the National Park Service.

Photos

  • A person hikes through a deep green forest.
    Take A Hike! Photo: NPS Photo
  • Stone bridge surrounded by brilliant yellow and green leaves
    Bridge with fall colors Photo: NPS photo Mark David Artist In Residence 2015
  • women sitting on the stone wall at the hot water cascade as the vapor rises
    Visitor at the edge of the pools of the hot water cascade Photo: NPS photo

Entrance fees

This park has no entrance fee.

Reservations

NPS lists no entry reservation for this park as of October 26, 2026. Campgrounds and tours may still need booking.

Weather and seasons

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.

Hours

Arlington Lawn, Grand Promenade, sidewalks on Bathhouse Row, Reserve Street, and Fountain Street, except for walk through traffic, are open from to 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, daily. Roads to Hot Springs Mountain, North Mountain and West Mountain Summit are open to vehicle traffic from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Getting there

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.

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Alerts

  • Information: Burn Ban in Park

As of October 26, 2026. Current alerts on nps.gov

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Sources

Hot Springs National Park fees on nps.gov. Prices, park information and photos from the NPS Data API, checked October 26, 2026. Photos credited to the National Park Service.