Hot Springs National Park 
Located in the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs National Park occupies almost 6,000 acres. Long before the Spanish arrived, the American Indians thought the thermal hot springs had beneficial qualities.
The early Europeans also recognized the springs as having healing properties. A number of bathhouses were erected and the area became a popular area with the wealthy as well as those interested in health.
The early Europeans also recognized the springs as having healing properties. A number of bathhouses were erected and the area became a popular area with the wealthy as well as those interested in health.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
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A number of bathhouses still stand and have been declared a National Historic Landmark.
Hot Springs Reservation was established in 1832, making it the oldest park in the national park system. It became Hot Springs National Park in 1921.
Hot Springs Reservation was established in 1832, making it the oldest park in the national park system. It became Hot Springs National Park in 1921.
Hot Springs National Park
Box 1860
Hot Springs, AR 71902
United States
Box 1860
Hot Springs, AR 71902
United States
Phone 1 (501) 624-3383
Fax 1 (501) 624-3458
Hours
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Related Attractions
Hot Springs Mountain Observation Tower
The Hot Springs Mountain Observation Tower stand 216 feet, offering impressive views of the park and surrounding area. In 1877, a 75-foot wooden fire tower was constucted but burned to the ground. In the mid-twentieth century a 175-foot steel structure was built which later proved unstable and was torn down. The current Hot Springs Mountain Observation Tower was built in 1983.
Hours
March 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
May 16 to September 7
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
November 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center
The Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center is housed in the 1915 Fordyce Bathhouse, with marble and mosaic tile flours and stained-glass windows and ceilings. On display is historical information on the area, as well as a 20 minute video presentation.
The Fordyce Bathhouse has 24 rooms that are refurnished as they were when the building opened for baths in 1915. It was considered an elegant bathhouse in its day and today it is protected along with seven other bathhouses.
The Fordyce Bathhouse has 24 rooms that are refurnished as they were when the building opened for baths in 1915. It was considered an elegant bathhouse in its day and today it is protected along with seven other bathhouses.
Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center
369 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
United States
369 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
United States
Phone 1 (501) 624-2701
Fax 1 (501) 624-3458
Hours
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Mountain Valley Water Spring Visitor Center
The Mountain Valley Water Spring Visitor Center offers self-guided tours and information on this mineral water company. The building that houses the Visitor Center is a fine example of the Classical Revival style. It was constructed in 1910 and was originally home to the DeSoto Mineral Springs.
A collection of Mountain Valley bottles and memorabilia are on display.
A collection of Mountain Valley bottles and memorabilia are on display.
Mountain Valley Spring Company Headquarters and Visitor Center
Box 1610
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71902
United States
Box 1610
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71902
United States
Phone 1 (501) 624-1635
Fax 1 (501) 623-5135
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
