Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park is located in the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas. This park is by far the smallest national park by area in the United States. The hot springs flow from the western slope of Hot Springs Mountain, part of the Ouachita Mountain range.

While it was a reservation, the area developed into a well-known resort nicknamed "The American Spa" which attracted not only the wealthy but indigent health seekers from around the world as well.

The National Park was established from Hot Springs Reservation, which was initially created by an act of the United States Congress on April 20, 1832.

Location

Hot Springs National Park
Garland County, Arkansas
USA

Getting There

Here are some ways to get there depending on your starting location:

If you are coming from the north, take I-30 southbound until you reach Benton, Arkansas. Then, take exit 121 for US-70 westbound and follow it until you reach Hot Springs. Turn left onto Central Avenue, which will take you directly into the park.

If you are coming from the south, take US-71 northbound until you reach Texarkana, Arkansas. Then, take US-67 northbound until you reach Malvern, Arkansas. From Malvern, take US-270 westbound until you reach Hot Springs. Turn left onto Central Avenue, which will take you directly into the park.

If you are coming from the west, take US-70 eastbound until you reach Hot Springs. Turn right onto Central Avenue, which will take you directly into the park.

If you are coming from the east, take US-70 westbound until you reach Hot Springs. Turn left onto Central Avenue, which will take you directly into the park.

There is parking available at several locations throughout Hot Springs National Park, including along Central Avenue and in several parking lots near the park's visitor center.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Arkansas that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.