Hot Springs National Park
As the oldest federal reserve in the United States, Hot Springs has a lot to offer. Situated in Arkansas, this national park is somewhat of an indulgence. Not only can you enjoy forested hikes and mountain views, but there are also ancient thermal springs where you can relax.
The famous Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs also consists of eight bathhouses built between 1892 and 1923. This area was also designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1987.
Hot Springs National Park is home to lovely hikes like the Sunset Trail, which offers fantastic views of the Ouachita Mountains.
VISIT Hot Springs National Park:
Park Details
Hot Springs National Park was established in .
| Address | |
|---|---|
| Phone | 501-620-6715 |
| Hours | Trails open 24/7 |
| Entrance Fee | Free |
When to Visit: Weather vs. Peak Visitation
We crunched 30 years of historical weather and/or park service data to find the best months to visit Hot Springs National Park. We looked for the optimal temperatures, the least amount of snow and rain, and stayed away from peak visitation months if we could help it. All this data then helped us paint a picture as to what the absolute best time to visit Hot Springs National Park is.
Our data shows the best months to visit Hot Springs National Park are September, March, April & November.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Visits | 62,618 | 75,786 | 128,516 | 145,067 | 311,165 | 363,083 | 382,406 | 192,985 | 144,841 | 148,573 | 118,176 | 89,668 |
| Precipitation | 74 | 74 | 98 | 80 | 92 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 67 | 85 | 93 | 93 |
| Avg Temp | 51 | 55 | 63 | 73 | 81 | 88 | 92 | 92 | 84 | 74 | 62 | 52 |
| Max Temp | 66 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 91 | 95 | 100 | 100 | 94 | 86 | 76 | 67 |
| Avg Temp | 35 | 38 | 45 | 54 | 63 | 70 | 74 | 73 | 66 | 56 | 45 | 37 |
| Min Temp | 18 | 21 | 27 | 37 | 47 | 60 | 66 | 64 | 50 | 39 | 29 | 20 |
Hot Springs National Park Road Trips
Many family vacations consist of stringing one or more national parks together during a week-long trip. Creating these types of trips is our specialty! Here are the road trips we've created where Hot Springs National Park is visited.
| Trip Name | Trip Miles | Trip Days |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch, Ozarks to Hot Springs | 719 | 7 |
Other Nearby National Park Sites
From national monuments, to historic sites to seashores and more, here are the other parks closest to Hot Springs National Park.