Hot Springs National Park
National Park · AR
1 noticefrom the National Park Service
Information · Burn Ban in Park
Due to high fire danger, Hot Springs National Park has enacted a BURN BAN, August 15, 2026. Only gas and charcoal grills are currently allowed for use in the campground and picnic areas.
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/hosp
- Location
- Hot Springs National Park (34.524, -93.063)
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Passport stamp locations
- Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center and Museum
- Lamar Bathhouse Emporium
Hours
Public Areas and Park Roadstoday: 5:00AM - 10:00PM
- Sat Oct 35:00AM - 10:00PM
- Sun Oct 45:00AM - 10:00PM
- Mon Oct 55:00AM - 10:00PM
- Tue Oct 65:00AM - 10:00PM
- Wed Oct 75:00AM - 10:00PM
- Thu Oct 85:00AM - 10:00PM
- Fri Oct 95:00AM - 10:00PM
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.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center and Museumtoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Explore Hot Springs National Park30–120 minutes · 11 stops
Walk along Bathhouse Row and then take a scenic drive to take in the sights and learn more about Hot Springs National Park.
Hidden Hot Springs: A Walking Tour of the Park as Told Through the Springs1–2 hours · 11 stops
Dozens of springs cover the lower slopes of Hot Springs Mountain. However, most are hidden after two centuries of development and efforts to keep the water clean for consumption. This 1-mile loop along Bathhouse Row, to Happy Hollow Spring, and back along the Grand Promenade reveals the stories and images of some of the hottest, most famed springs from the 19th century. Along the way, you’ll learn about the hydrology and the cultural significance of the springs that help explain the park you see today.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.