Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park

This is the travel page for Hot Springs National Park.

Located in Arkansas, Hot Springs National Park is one of the country's oldest and most visited parks, with more than a million visitors a year. It is also the smallest national park by area in the United States. As the name suggests, hot springs can be found in this park: the water is widely used for rheumatism therapies, and this explains the park's nickname, "The American Spa", (Please note, this has not been medically proven). Buckstaff Baths is the only operational bath house within the boundaries of the Hot Springs National Park. Stretch out and enjoy a European style bath with fresh 98-100-degree water. The Hot Springs National Park, however is not only a thermal resort, but it is also a great place for hiking (with its 26 miles of trails) and camping. Tourists can also enjoy horseback riding, fishing, golfing and quartz crystal mining (crystals that you can actually keep!).

Fast Facts:

Covers 5,550 acres
Established in March 4, 1921
Located in central Arkansas
The park gets its water from 47 springs
Temperature of the springs reach an average of 143 Fahrenheit
Once known as "The Valley of Vapors"
Visitor's center is located at the Fordyce Bathhouse
Open year-round
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Official Site: Hot Springs National Park
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Hot Springs National Park Destinations

Official Site: Things to do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
U.S. National Park Service: Guided Tours | Nearby Attractions
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Hot Springs AR Info: Downtown Attractions
RealTravel: Hot Springs National Park Attractions

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Hot Springs National Park Camping

Official Site: Hot Springs Arkansas Camping and RV Facilities
U.S. National Park Service: Campgrounds
The State Parks of Arkansas: Camping in Arkansas
Wildernet: Camping Guide | Camping-KOA Guide
GORP: Camping

Hot Springs National Park Lodging and Hotels

Official Site: Arkansas Hotels, Motels and Resorts
Hot Springs AR Info: Hotels and Resorts
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Hot Springs National Park Hiking and Walking

Official Site: Hiking Trails
U.S. National Park Service: Hiking Trails | Choose A Trail
Wildernet: Hot Springs National Park Hiking and Walking Guide
GORP: Hiking | Trails

Hot Springs National Park Boating and Fishing

Arkansas Stripers: World Class Striped Bass Fishing | Striped Bass Fishing Guides
Hot Springs AR Info: Boats and Boating
Online Highways: Belle of Hot Springs Cruises

Hot Springs National Park Birds and Wildlife

U.S. National Park Service: Amphibians (35.0 KB) | Birds (34.5 KB)
Adventure-Crew: Hot Springs National Park Wildlife Warnings
GORP: Wildlife Viewing

Hot Springs National Park History

Official Site: Historic Hot Springs, Arkansas | Facts
U.S. National Park Service: History and Culture | Park Statistics
Wikipedia: Hot Springs National Park | History and Culture
Adventure-Crew: Facts | Uniqueness
Hot Springs AR Info: Hot Springs AR History
The State Parks of Arkansas: Arkansas State Parks 75th Anniversary History

Hot Springs National Park News

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Hot Springs National Park Blogs and Message Boards

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National Parks Traveler: Park History: Hot Springs National Park
Fodor's Travel Talk: Staying in Hot Springs
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Frommer's Travel Talk: Hot Springs Arkansas
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Hot Springs National Park Photos

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Hot Springs National Park Books

Official Site: Free Vacation Guide to Hot Springs National Park Arkansas
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