Hot Springs National Park

The state of Arkansas is home to one national park, Hot Springs. This park, located just 37 miles southwest of Bryant was named for the abundance of hot mineral water springs that are found in the area.

Hot Springs Reservation was set aside on April 20, 1832, by the Federal Government to protect the resource for future generations: the 47 hot springs flowing from the southwestern slope of Hot Springs Mountain, at a temperature of 143 degrees Fahrenheit. The name was changed to Hot Springs National Park on March 4, 1921. The main attraction has always been the hot spring water and baths, given at magnificent bathhouses (a total of eight) on Bathhouse Row.

Since business declined after the advent of modern medicines, only the Buckstaff remains open for the traditional bath on the Row. The former Fordyce Bathhouse has been restored as the park Visitor Center/Museum and is open for touring

Visitors to the park may also enjoy scenic hiking trails, mountain drives, the Grand Promenade and Gulpha Gorge Campground.

For More Information

Hot Springs National Park
P. O. Box 1860
Hot Springs, AR 71902-1860

Arkansas Parks & Tourism Department
One Capitol Mall, 4A-900
Little Rock, AR 72201
Telephone: 501-682-1191

Bryant Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 261
Bryant, AR 72089-0261
Phone: 501-847-4702
Fax: 501-847-7576
bryantcofc@aristotle.net