Do you have to pay to go to hot springs?

Hot Springs National Park is a fee-free park! There is no entrance free nor are there any additional charges for the park's brochure, junior ranger program, or ranger-led tours. The park does have certain America the Beautiful Passes available at the Fordyce Bathhouse.



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Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Hot Springs
  1. Leave No Trace. I always hope that this goes without saying, but you never know because everyones experience level with recreating in the outdoors varies. ...
  2. Check the Temperature. ...
  3. Stay Hydrated - Bring a Water Bottle.


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Are there outdoor springs to soak in? No, there are not. However, since the mid-19th century, bathhouses have been a staple of Hot Springs, Arkansas, as a way for visitors to experience the region's famous spring water. This tradition still carries on today in Hot Springs National Park.

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How to Spend One Amazing Day at Hot Springs National Park
  1. Bathhouse Row.
  2. Fill Up Your Water Jug.
  3. Walk the Grand Promenade.
  4. Take a Hike.
  5. Take a Scenic Drive.


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The best time to visit Hot Springs is August to October and February to April. Many of the attractions in and around Hot Springs revolve around the water, so travelers will be most comfortable visiting during the warmer months, when drying off won't immediately induce shivering.

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How much time do you need in Hot Springs National Park? If you want to just see the highlights, including Bathhouse Row, touching the hot spring, and going for a short hike, you could definitely get away with just 1 day in Hot Springs National Park.

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Although the popular resort town of Hot Springs, Arkansas, has restaurants serving every sort meal, from pancakes and bacon & eggs to Argentinian coffee and regal steaks, its culinary claim to fame is barbecue. In this beautiful mountain getaway are two of the nation's greatest barbecue parlors.

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Thanks to the highly porous Bigfork Chert and Arkansas Novaculite, rainwater can travel down these conduits to depths between 2,000 and 8,000 feet. A natural thermal gradient heats the water. As the water moves deeper within the Earth, the hotter the water becomes.

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You do not have to shower before getting out. The effects of hot springs last for about 3 hours, so it is actually more effective not to rinse off before getting out. However, because Unzen hot springs are sulfuric and strongly acidic, those with sensitive skin should rinse off with fresh water.

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We recommend getting out of the water for 5 minutes every 15 minutes or so. This largely depends on the temperature of the pool you're in. You might need to get out more often in a hotter pool and less in a mild pool. Listen to your body.

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While clothing may be optional at your desired hot spring, it's always smart to have one on hand! You never know who could be there when you arrive, and it might feel weird or uncomfortable to be nude if you see a family with small children soaking in the pool you want to use.

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Taking a Dip The naturally high temperatures of the spring water make the water unsafe for bathing, so think twice before you dip your toes in. Fortunately, there are other options at the park that make it possible to submerse yourself in the therapeutic waters at a safe temperature.

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Over the years, Hot Springs became famous for its therapeutic benefits. The area attracted more visitors and developed into a well-known resort nicknamed “The American Spa” because it attracted not only the wealthy but also health seekers from around the world.

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Drinking the hot springs water is perfectly normal, even encouraged. Go ahead, quaff the elixir, as they used to say in the heyday of the spa. Thousands of visitors highly endorse the good quality of the hot springs water and fill bottles to take home. Below are the fountain locations for your enjoyment.

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Visitors flock to Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas for its natural thermal spring baths and hiking trails, but there's more to do in the area than just soak in the healing waters. The Hot Springs Mountain Tower is a great place to view the city and the surrounding landscape.

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Over do it: Soaking is not an endurance contest. We recommend getting out of the water for 5 minutes every 15 minutes or so. This largely depends on the temperature of the pool you're in. You might need to get out more often in a hotter pool and less in a mild pool.

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This location has a Walk Score of 80 out of 100. This location is Very Walkable so most errands can be accomplished on foot. This location is in Hot Springs. Nearby parks include Como Square, Jaycee Park and Hot Springs Central Avenue Historical District.

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