What is the best month to visit Hot Springs Arkansas?

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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When it comes to adventure in the Ouachita Mountains, you can't do much better than a visit to Hot Springs, Arkansas. This small mountain town has a deep history and is filled with natural wonders, including the famed thermal springs around which the town developed.

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What is the best time to visit Arkansas? The beautiful Fall months of September to October are the best time to visit Arkansas. The vistas are breathtaking with the warm colors of Fall being painted across the State. The state typically has a cooler climate.

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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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At some hot springs, especially ones located in the backcountry, clothing is optional. Before you go, check out the policy on nudity at hot springs. At Diamond Fork Hot Springs here in Utah, nudity is actually illegal and more often than not, there are kids at the hot springs.

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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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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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Lake Catherine State Park boasts a nice swim beach but it is also home to a hidden waterfall that spills into Falls Creek, a tributary of Lake Catherine. To get to this picturesque swimming spot, follow Falls Branch Trail, a moderate two-mile loop trail that winds through the forest.

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Hot Springs National Park is the most crowded park in the U.S. Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas is best known for its historic bathhouses that are fed by ancient thermal springs. But in addition to natural hot springs (and accompanying mountain views), the national park is extremely small.

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If you have half a day:
  • Do all of the above.
  • Join a park ranger for a guided tour.
  • Become a Junior Ranger.
  • Taste the water.
  • Stroll along the Grand Promenade.
  • Take a bath.
  • Hike or drive to the Hot Springs Mountain Tower.
  • Shop at the park store, Bathhouse Row Emporium.


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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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Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Hot Springs National Park owe their existence to an array of springs that still supply naturally heated water for thermal baths. The historic Fordyce Bathhouse, located on famous Bathhouse Row, serves as the park's visitor center.

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Famous for its hot mineral waters and Ouachita Mountain scenery as well as its hotels and nightlife, this bustling turn-of-the-century resort town was the perfect place for something no one had ever heard of: annual spring training for professional baseball. In time, five fields were built.

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The only national park with a brewery Superior Bathhouse Brewery, which opened in 2014, is the only brewery in a U.S. national park and the only brewery in the world using thermal spring water as its main ingredient.

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