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Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas features 43 natural springs along with several historic bathhouses. One of the bathhouses is now a brewery, while another is home to the park’s visitor center. The visitor center is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The peak season for visiting is summer, even with the hot temperatures and high humidity. You may prefer visiting during the spring when the temperatures are cooler, which is ideal when hiking along the 26 miles of trails. A fall visit is rewarded with spectacular fall colors. You’ll enjoy a beautiful drive to the park when traveling through the Ouachita Mountains in your RV. Looking for RV rentals near Hot Springs National Park? You can find RV rentals in nearby Sheridan or Alexander. RVs and travel trailers up to 60 feet in length are welcome in the park. There’s only one exception. The maximum length allowed on Hot Springs Mountain is 30 feet. Use caution when driving on Hot Springs Mountain Drive and North Mountain Drive. These roads are narrow, winding, and steep. The best RV entry points are found on I-30, US 70, and State Road 7. You’ll find plenty of free parking around the town of Hot Springs. RV parking in Hot Springs National Park is found one block south of the visitor center.
- Spring 65-80 F
- Summer 88-95 F
- Fall 75-85 F
- Winter 50-55 F
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Hot Springs National Park Hiking Trails
There are 26 miles of paths and hiking trails in Hot Springs National Park that allow you to explore the hot springs and their natural surroundings. These trails range from easy to moderate. You’ll need good walking shoes and a backpack for water and other necessities.
Hot Springs and North Mountain Trails
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Things to do Outside Hot Springs National Park
You’ll find restaurants in the town of Hot Springs offering American fare and Latin cuisine, including Bone's Chophouse and Vault. Shoppers will enjoy searching for antiques and gifts in the nearby shops such as Bathhouse Soapery and Bathhouse Row Antiques. If you’re interested in sightseeing during your visit, you’ll discover everything from formal gardens such as the Garvan Woodland Gardens to petting zoos in the surrounding areas. The Hot Springs Haunted Tours are also popular with visitors of all ages.
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RV Resorts & Campsites near Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs National Park has only one RV campground, but you’ll find several private campgrounds nearby. A variety of developed campgrounds can also be found near Ouachita National Forest, 12 miles from the park.
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How to get to Hot Springs National Park
The nearest major airport to Hot Springs National Park is in Little Rock, Arkansas. When driving to Hot Springs National Park from Little Rock, you’ll take Interstate 30 to Exit 111/US 70. Go west on US 70 to Spring Street. After turning right on Spring Street, take another right on Central Avenue. The visitor’s center is located at 369 Central Avenue in the Fordyce Bathhouse, just inside the main entrance. RV parking is one block from the visitor's center. There is a smaller airport that is closer. This would be the Hot Springs Memorial Field. They offer car rentals, so you can drive into the park, or you can use their shuttle service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pets are welcome in Hot Springs National Park. They are allowed on all of the hiking trails, and you’ll find pet waste stations throughout the area. Pets are not allowed in the visitor’s center.
The most popular attraction in the park is the hot springs, where you can bathe. You’ll also want to take time to tour the Fordyce Bathhouse, which is home to the visitor’s center and a museum.
Gulpha Gorge Campground is in Hot Springs National Park and features 44 RV sites with full hookups.
Hot Springs National Park encompasses 5,500 acres. This includes Bathhouse Row, the scenic drives, and the hiking trails.
Summer is the best time of year for RVing to Hot Springs National Park and taking a dip in the natural hot springs. If you prefer hiking, spring has cooler temperatures. Autumn is the best season for traveling along the scenic drives in your RV and enjoying the fall colors.
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