A pink sky above gentle white buildings
Bathhouse Row as the sun sets Mitch Smith

Hot Springs National Park

National Park · Arkansas · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
5016206715
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: Architecture and Building · Archeology · Arts · Photography · Explorers and Expeditions · Landscape Design · Medicine · Native American Heritage · Science, Technology and Innovation · Tragic Events · Catastrophic Fires · Floods · Urban America · Animals · Birds · Tortoises and Turtles · Forests and Woodlands · Coniferous Forests · Deciduous Forests · Geology · Mineral Deposits · Groundwater · Freshwater Springs · Geothermal · Hot Springs · Mountains · Scenic Views · Trails · Watersheds

Activities & features: Auto and ATV · Scenic Driving · Biking · Camping · Car or Front Country Camping · RV Camping · Fishing · Food · Dining · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Hiking · Junior Ranger Program · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store · Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Photos

  • Misty water evaporating from a cascade
    Mitch Smith
  • A sky view of large bathhouse buildings
    Mitch Smith
  • Stone entrance pillars in front of a row of four bathouses
    NPS photo
  • A person hikes through a deep green forest.
    NPS Photo
  • Stone bridge surrounded by brilliant yellow and green leaves
    NPS photo Mark David Artist In Residence 2015
  • A stone tough in a green forest with water flowing down
    Mitch Smith
  • women sitting on the stone wall at the hot water cascade as the vapor rises
    NPS photo
  • Sun setting over rolling hills
    Mitch Smith

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12