A pink sky above gentle white buildings

Bathhouse Row Evening

Misty water evaporating from a cascade

Hot Water Cascade

A sky view of large bathhouse buildings

Bathhouse Row From The Waters

Stone entrance pillars in front of a row of four bathouses

Bathhouse Row

Close up of a hiking boot on the trail a hiker in the distance

Take A Hike!

Hiker sits at the edge of the creek, with a bridge in the background

Hiker at bridge Whittington Park Creek

Stone bridge surrounded by brilliant yellow and green leaves

Bridge with fall colors

A stone tough in a green forest with water flowing down

Thermal Water Trough

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

Sun setting over rolling hills

Balanced Rock Overlook

A tower and pagoda on the side of a mountain

Mountain Tower and Pagoda

Hot Springs National Park

Alerts

Weather forecast

Sun, Feb 4
Min: -0.61°C
Max: 9.3°C
Scattered clouds
Mon, Feb 5
Min: -1.69°C
Max: 13.73°C
Broken clouds
Tue, Feb 6
Min: 4.4°C
Max: 20.33°C
Scattered clouds
Wed, Feb 7
Min: 6.25°C
Max: 14.91°C
Clear sky
Thu, Feb 8
Min: 4.85°C
Max: 22.51°C
Scattered clouds
Fri, Feb 9
Min: 14.92°C
Max: 14.92°C
Overcast clouds

Air Quality

050100150200300Air Quality Index: 33
Good (0-50)
Air quality is satisfactory, and there is little to no health risk.

To-Do Activities

  • 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

Things to explore

Sorry, Not have any trail or things you can explore

Campgrounds and More

Lawn chairs posted beside a calming creek
Gulpha Gorge Campground

Camping at Gulpha Gorge Campground costs $34 per night for all sites. All sites have full hookups: 30 and 50 amp electric, water and sewer connections. Sites are not pull-through. Each campsite has a picnic table, pedestal grill, and water. Camping in Gulpha Gorge Campground is limited to a total of 14 consecutive days and a cumulative total of 30 days in any calendar year. Each 14 day consecutive stay must be followed by a minimum of a 7 day break.

Standard Park Information

Standard Opening Information: 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.

Park Directions Information: 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.
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Our Operating Hours

wednesday: 5:00AM - 10:00PM
monday: 5:00AM - 10:00PM
thursday: 5:00AM - 10:00PM
sunday: 5:00AM - 10:00PM
tuesday: 5:00AM - 10:00PM
friday: 5:00AM - 10:00PM
saturday: 5:00AM - 10:00PM

Weather Specific Information

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.

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