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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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/hosp/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=34.5595&b_tl_lng=-93.1133&b_br_lat=34.4988&b_br_lng=-93.0183","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Hot%20Springs%20National%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/hosp/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/C0D8DFDD-F151-C5B0-3004B0088C98BA5A.jpg","title":"Bathhouse Row Evening","alt":"A pink sky above gentle white buildings","caption":"Bathhouse Row as the sun sets","credit":"Mitch 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Hike!","alt":"A person hikes through a deep green forest.","caption":"Hot Springs National Park has 26 miles of hiking trails to explore.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/243E69E8-B5AB-6E14-DDD7BF3A6FEFE437.jpg","title":"Bridge with fall colors","alt":"Stone bridge surrounded by brilliant yellow and green leaves","caption":"The park is beautiful year round","credit":"NPS photo Mark David Artist In Residence 2015","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/C14F1D4A-FAF7-A20F-163F60EBF0B127F9.jpg","title":"Thermal Water Trough","alt":"A stone tough in a green forest with water flowing down","caption":"Along the hiking trails of Hot Springs Mountain are active troughs for directing the thermal water","credit":"Mitch Smith","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/245F811B-A97D-0C77-41A3D373703FB1FB.jpg","title":"Visitor at the edge of the pools of the hot water cascade","alt":"women sitting on the stone wall at the hot water cascade as the vapor rises","caption":"The natural curiosity of the thermal water can be seen and experienced","credit":"NPS photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/C189E13D-FC70-0C3B-AFE8915E5B27F434.jpg","title":"Balanced Rock Overlook","alt":"Sun setting over rolling hills","caption":"Along Sunset Trail is the spectacular view over Balanced Rock","credit":"Mitch Smith","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/C1A14390-C25E-5A82-BA89C2004C3A526B.jpg","title":"Mountain Tower and Pagoda","alt":"A tower and pagoda on the side of a mountain","caption":"For the best views of the Ouachita mountains, the tower and pagoda offer amazing and different sights","credit":"Mitch Smith","source":"NPS"}],"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"],"topics":["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"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Public Areas and Park Roads","description":"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. \n\nRoads to Hot Springs Mountain, North Mountain and West Mountain Summit are open to vehicle traffic from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.","standardHours":{"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"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"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.","weatherInfo":"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.","contacts":{"phone":"5016206715","email":"hosp_park_information@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center and Museum","description":"The Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center and Museum is a restored historic bathhouse with exhibits and interpretive films. Park staff is on-site to offer visitor information and public programming.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/historyculture/fordyce-bathhouse.htm","lat":34.5137634186,"lon":-93.0534056622}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Gulpha Gorge Campground","description":"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.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/hosp/planyourvisit/campground.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/247559","sites":40}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"oak-mountain-national-game-refuge","km":32},{"slug":"ouachita-national-wildlife-refuge","km":64},{"slug":"holla-bend-national-wildlife-refuge","km":69},{"slug":"ouachita-national-forest","km":73},{"slug":"little-rock-central-high-school-national-historic-site","km":74},{"slug":"pigeon-creek-national-game-refuge","km":84}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=hosp"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.614Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Burn Ban in Park","text":"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.","url":null,"updated":"2026-08-19 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-9C514527-4AA4-49EA-AE1C-523E5E418A2D"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/hot-springs-national-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/hot-springs-national-park.geojson"}