Pretty park grounds with trails suitable for all ages and fitness levels. The surrounding forests are pretty, gentle and full of diversity and many trails to explore. I saw more animals at this national park than many in Colorado. A great trip especially for a young family with short attention span. Be sure to bring an insulated bottle to fill some water from the public fountains fed by the springs! It is hot but tastes amazing. I made tea several times ;)

This one is a completely different experience from all the national parks I have been too. This park is a nice little town surrounded by a lot of greenery. The hot springs run under the town and you’ll see multiple fountains and places where the water is steaming even in cold weather. There are water filing stations too. The town offers nice food places, bathhouse experience and a laid back weekend if you want to do that or you can do long trails. A very nice and peaceful town. Will definitely visit again.

Serene and beautiful with views of the town and of the green valleys and dusted rolling hills. Interesting to learn about the capped springs in the area, how they work and were created. Great hiking and trails to scour catch native wildlife and people. Drink fresh spring water from a dispenser at the entrance to the road to the observation tower after all the walking youll need the hydration. Comfortable clothes and shoes and leave it better than you found it because its a treasure. To add there are picnic tables up the road on the hill so grab a bite in town and drive or hike for a great meal in great environment. There is a lookout point near the observation tower as well.

This was the best hiking i have done. It is not for the faint of hearts. You will climb 1000 ft of elevation. The paths were pretty clearly marked. Please be careful if you decide to run as the leaves hide some rocks and roots in your path. I recommend shoes that help protect your ankles to be on the safe side. Expect ro be out there at least 2 hours if you really want to have an amazing experience. I also recommend reservations for the thermal baths right after your hike. That was so wonderful too!!

Awesome place to have family relaxing time. There are drive through route and walking trails. We did both and both were awesome. Must recommend to visit this place. Best place for fall colors. Note : since this park situated close to the downtown, finding a parking place will be tricky. You have to roam around and u probably get one on the roadside.

Beautiful national park. Very scenic if not spectacular. Many hiking trails although most are fairly short but quite hilly. The bathhouses are fascinating. There is only one you can actually take a mineral bath in and I believe thats concession-run and costs $. Its FREE to enter the park and park your vehicle. Fill up your water jugs downtown with hot mineral water at the public fountain.The hot water comes straight from the springs! You can see/experience most of this park in a day or two, but stay longer because there are lots of other attractions to enjoy in the Hot Springs area.

Really cool place. Wish we had more time. Could have stayed all day. Just walking up and down bath house row. Hiking up the mountain. The hot springs are really hot... lol. Just a great time.

One of my favorite places in the world! I just love the walk though the downtown getting some water and visiting the natural springs and hiking around. Drink the cold springs water or make tea with the hot springs water directly. It tastes great and I hate spring water from the store, so that should say something. You also have to visit the Ron Coleman mine in hot springs village to mine all day! Wow! Great destination of a road trip! Great for kids!

Wonderful natural thermal springs. Great hike to the top of the mountain. National Park is in the heart of the city...lots of quaint stores. Bath house row was great to see. The hot springs soak...even better.

GO if you are able to drive there. Place is well kept. Water is fantastic! Hikes are moderate with great views at the top. Bathhouse history is quite interesting and worth the historical education.

Not sure how this is a national park. Visited this right after big bend national park and there is literally no comparison. The visitors center is located downtown (you need to get your map from there before you enter the park). Inside the park we found the best hiking trail with 4 parking spots. The main attraction though, is the observation deck (paid entry) which gives a view of Hot springs. When we went, there was a thick fog but what we could see was a view of a decrepit city from a rusted tower.The hot springs themselves are a paid attraction downtown where they fill bathtubs and pools with the water. They have no association with the park.This should be downgraded to at least a national historic site. I understand the historical significance but other than sentimental value there is no reason for it.

Great little town. Fantastic views when you head to the top. Enjoyable trails and a cool place to walk your dog. They have a couple natural water fountains you can fill up your water bottle or jug to go. Theres a place by the street you can feel the hot spring water. Everyone was very nice, we had a great time.

A great place to visit. Quaint downtown scene lined with beautiful bathehouses on one side and cafes and shops on the other. Main Street is enveloped with a backdrop of a beautiful line of trees coupled with a wonderful fun mountain drive with beautiful city overlooks. West Mountain also an additional opportunity to view the city from another site. City residents are very welcoming and enjoys giving recommendations of where to find the Hot Springs water spouts where you can fill your jugs of the famous water for free! Topping off historic sites there is also Oaklawn Casino and Racetrack. Two great food places include The Purple Cow (cute burger place) and Rockys Corner Pizza! Totally a treasure to vacation to and has become one of my favorite spots.

Hot Springs is a great family place! Lots to see and do. A trip along bathhouse row downtown is a must for anyone who hasnt been there. Plenty of places to eat and shop. We eat at Rolandos speakeasy when visiting the park. Stroll down the promenade and take a look at the natural hot springs left uncapped. Bring your own jug or bottle and there is a fountain with spigots to take some home! For the kids and kids at heart theres a great magic show Maxwell Blade as good as any in Vegas. Theres also magic springs theme park with a water park as well as thrill rides. Take a duck boat tour of the lake or a haunted walking tour of downtown. Dont forget mid America museum for the little ones. You wont be disappointed!

Love the town, the history, the trails and campground. Like four stops in one place. Lots to do.

We love Hot Springs! It has it all. History, hiking, architecture, shopping, food, and all within a short drive of some of Arkansas fabulous natural attractions. Get a room in a kitschy motel and spend the weekend with the family for the perfect getaway.

Amazing place. Explore the summit roads and the downtown too. Make sure you drink the hot water straight from the tap and bring some home either the hot or the cold spring water.

Absolutely stunning campground, let me get this out there.. no shower facilities. Other than that, this place is fantastic. Spots are a little close, but the proximity of the water to your spot is worth any negatives in our opinions. I could truly go on and on about the beauty of this park, but I will let the pictures do the talking.

This is such a beautiful place to visit! Lovely downtown area with a ton of shops to purchase souvenirs at, and amazing trails to hike right across the street! My favorite moment was when we reached the top of the watch tower. Completely breathtaking views!

While the tower, the baths, and the old architecture is interesting to look at, this ultimately pales in comparison to other National Parks. It’s certainly good for a state park, but I wouldn’t visit again.A word on the baths: in the age of covid, it is basically impossible to get into on a weekend. I would have been interested in trying it out, but that’s impossible for the foreseeable future. Instead, if you are visiting make sure to check out the spring on the Grand Promenade that is fed piping hot water. Dip your toe in there and you’ll basically have taken a bath in Hot Springs.

This place is incredible!!!. Im not sure how any reviewer wouldnt give this park a perfect score. The campgrounds are located in prime locations. In each, the facilities are very well managed and easy to find. The natural beauty is maintained in the nearby parking areas with trailheads clearly marked and easy to find. One of my favorite park visits this year.

Beautiful national park. Trails for all different abilities. Informational plaques gave so much information. The photos look cloudy but its actually steam from the springs.

Great views from the tower. Beautiful seaney lots of trees and not so crowded. The old bathhouses are have been restored and are magnificent.

We stopped by at this national park on a long drive. It was more of a stopover and we didn’t think it was going to turn into such a great vacation weekend.The mountain was very nicely mapped out - do try the various hikes by the end of the day you feel like you really explored the mountain. The hot springs are fascinating and the temperature is pretty hot so dipping feet is out of question :)There are several sanitary taps where the town gets its drinking water! You should grab a bottle and also get some for yourself. All in all a great stay!

As a tourist this place was amazing. The views were beautiful and the community was nice and accepting. They had delicious food and beautiful statues

Hot Springs National Park is the only National Park contained within a city, and is well worth the visit! We spent some time here in the fall for Labor Day and the weather was perfect for kayaking on the Caddo River. In the evening, sitting outside at Fishermans Wharf and having some local catfish is the way to go. Make sure to bring your own bottle so you can get some free hot springs water to take home!

Amazing drive to the very top to be rewarded with a spectacular view! But please DRIVE SLOW! Theres a hiking trail that goes all the way to the top as well which intersects in and out of the road heading to the top! Must hike or drive to the top to see sunrise, sunset and the night stary sky! Oh, must visit a restaurant called Eden in Hotel Hale, i believe its called! Totally incredible food!

Drove to the overlooks on West Mountain. Nice views. Wish everyone would wear a mask.

I loved the wide range of trails and the close proximity to the historic downtown area. Cant wait to come back!

Great national park! I didn’t do any hiking, but instead I drive up the park to the observation tower. Roads are surprisingly nice, so no complaints.

We visited the park in end of October on a four day weekend from Houston.Park is conveniently located in the city of hot springs or I must say that the city is inside the park.Lovely trails.Nice hot springsWorth a visit

Great get away. Even with crowds there is a lot of nice hiking to do. The forest is beautiful. The trials are wide and well marked. Please dont be one of those stupid people who break the trail signs. IT is not really that clever. Even though you think you might be the funniest guy in town. You are not!

Beautiful campground. Well maintained and clean. Plenty of local activities as well as park trails with amazing views.

We enjoyed our time here over a long weekend road trip, but its definitely not quite the level of most of the National Parks weve been to. Its a much higher rate of tourists since the park is wrapped around downtown Hot Springs. If youre looking for more nature and path less traveled hiking, Id recommend coming on a weekday and checking out pieces of the sunset trail or west mountain.

This place is absolutely amazing. We made it an overnight stop on a road trip and will now be planning a road trip just to stay here. Planning at least 5 days. There is so much to do and see and the hiking trails are awesome.

Was cool to see, and in a very pretty location, but the whole place felt more like a tourist trap than a national park. Some of the restrooms on the hill by the observation tower were not well maintained, had water leaks and peeling paint inside, some trail signs were in bad shape, etc. Trails themselves were pretty nice though.

We really enjoyed our visit! We took a nice walk around town. Drove up the mountain for the views and drove around town visiting the little lending libraries. A very interesting national park with a lot of history.

Very cool place to visit. Bath houses were booked up but we still had fun, enjoyed shopping and eating. The local winery has really good wine.

Definitely a unique place! Bathhouse Row, hot springs along the grand promenade and mountain tower views are some highlights.

Great place to hike. Weather was perfect and scenery was beautiful. Make sure youve got some water with you.

Well if youre into hiking and real hiking I say its a good 7 its not like a concrete path r sidewalk its a real hiking spot the other than that there is a city next by and even if you escape into the woods you cannot escape the sounds of the city and you hear it even when youre in the deepest darkest part of this Forest tomorrow Im going into trying the bath house and seeing how thats going but so far I give it only at 3 out of 5

This place is one of the most unusual places I have ever been. I dont really know what else to say. Well worth it.

Beautiful park. You can go up the mountain that borders the town of Hot Springs by car or on foot. But that area isnt the only area. Psrt of the park is the promenade that is just behind bathhouse row. Do get the narrated version of the promenade by calling a phone number. Stop to see the display spring.

Was initially surprised by this park because it wasnt what I expected being from West. It was in a city and felt more like central park than a national park. Then I went on a early morning hike and got in the hot springs and understood what the hype was all about. It gets a slight dock because you dont feel separated from the world in nature but overall would love to soak in the spring water anytime.

A beautiful location.The park is immaculately cleans and well managed. And the views are awesome.It’s a nice walk up to the peak (a little over 1000ft I believe).A must see when visiting the area, which is surrounded by a lovely little area.

I WORK WITH KINDRED HOSPICE IN HOT SPRINGS. I WAS IN THE FACILITY VISITNG. THE NURSES RACHEL AND TANYA WERE ABSOLUTELY THE BEST EVER. THEY WERE SO KIND AND COMPASSIONATE. I BELIEVE RACHEL TOLD ME SHE HAS WORKED THERE FOR 8 YEARS. TANYA HAS WORKED THERE 5 YEARS. THAT SPEAKS WELL OF A FACILITY. THANK YOU ALL!

Always enjoy our visits here. We just wish the Forsythe Bathhouse had been open to tour, but understand the need for it to be closed during these sad times. It is still fun to view these historic beauties and shop in fun stores across the street.

Just moved back to hot springs with my family after 15years away. Love it!

Love this place!!! Walking, bath houses, shops, something for everyone. Just dont forget hiking options. Several paths in Hot springs and outside of Hot springs. Enjoy the mineral baths. So so with it.

We went on 4th of July weekend. Nice place to go hiking only wished trails had better signs to identify them.We hiked to tower to get the 360 view of city. Be prepared to pay $8 whether you take elevator or steps . Saw fountain of hot springs . Overall great experience.

Beautiful national park with so many trails that interconnect so you can design the hike you want to do based on how long and challenging you want it to be. They have free parking in a parking garage downtown which is walking distance from the start of the trails. Park your car and walk to the visitor center where a park ranger is sitting outside with a large map and all the information you could possibly need to have a successful hike. Our park ranger designed her personal favorite hike for us which covered all the must see sights and we absolutely loved it! If you are confused about anything just ask around... everyone in the town is so welcoming!

Very historic area. Free to visit. Too bad they don’t have any of them open to tour anymore.

A smaller park situated right in the center of town. We drove up to the observatory. Its a switchback road that can be hiked all the way up. Due to Covid, lines to the top of the observatory were very long. The top of the Mountain allows you to view out over many many miles, which was pretty. I guess I expected more water or natural springs while hiking.

There was a strange set up to this place as part of it was downtown and another part wasnt. Since my husband and I stayed at a hotel downtown, we just walked to what was close. Those steep hills definitely had us feeling the burn and the loose gravel had my legs turning to jello from using every muscle I had to not slide down. He liked that there were spots to overlook some of the city and I liked all the trees and that we got to see deer cross the path in front of us and there were plenty of skinks running around too (not skunks).

Cool place to to hike and feel some really hot spring water. Bathhouse row and everything else is not what you w oi old think. Not exactly what I was looking for.

Never seen a national park 1/2 a block from downtown. Drive up the mountain. Beautiful views and 50 trails to hike. What could be nicer

Unlike any other national park. It is a small national park with 2 scenic drives and quite a few short trails. You could do entire park in 2 days.

Well worth visiting and taking a hike! So many landmarks. Take comfy shoes and plenty of water!

Sooo beautiful it’s kid friendly we hiked for hours for three days and I don’t think there was any trail left. View is beautiful weather was perfect. Love this place will definitely come back.

Just a great place to stop and enjoy the crystal clear water and take a quick out and back hike.

It was our 1st time there and it was fantastic. One of the things I really liked was that it is handicap friendly. The employees were really nice. Id drive an hour out of my way just to spend an hour or 2 there.

Insanely gorgeous area! The history is enough to warrant a visit. The fact they still have operating bath houses is even more impressive and is a cherry on top. Beautiful natural sites and the amazing geological marvel of the springs are a sight to behold. Without a doubt make your way to this amazing time of a place.

Lovely place for some outdoor family fun. The tower has a 360 view of surrounding areas when the sky is clear. There are multiple hiking trails with different levels of difficulty. The scenery is amazing in the fall during color changes of the leaves

No offense, but it was really loud, busy and commercial. Not like most National Parks where nature is the focus. As long as you know that going in and thats what youre looking for, youll enjoy it. Wasnt really for me.

We come here every year from Dallas, we love it.

It was Absolutely Beautiful. We went on a hike and the scenery was so beautiful. The town was nice, but because there were so many people without masks we thought it best not to shop. The AB&B we stood at had a beautiful background. Deers came up to the fence. Maybe next time after the pandemic is finally over.

This place is one of the most beautiful areas in Arkansas! I live in the NW part of the state and this area easily competes with the beautiful Boston Mountains and surrounding landscape. We camped at Brady Mountain on Lake Ouachita and was blown away by the sheer beauty of the area!

Hot Springs National Park is such a great place to visit. Everyone is friendly, theres plenty to do, and tons to look at. Bathhouse row is a great place to walk, with the whole downtown strip and the Arlington Hotel to enjoy there as well. You can hike or drive up to the Mountain Tower and see everything around and learn more about the springs and how Hot Springs became a town up there. It was such a relaxing time and there was plenty to do. Fresh water everywhere!

Great little community! Great shops and brewery!

Cool ... or hot... but ya know... cool

We hiked, starting from gulpha gorge campground. Theres a great little creek & swimming hole there & our 3.5 year old loved it! The hike was hilly & rocky, but beautiful! Cant wait to go again.

Such a beautiful place to visit with a lot of varying architecture details in the various bathhouses along bathhouse row. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. It was very family and dog friendly but I also feel it could be a romantic getaway.

This is one of the oddest National Parks I have ever been to. The Gulpha Gorge campsite was great and we were able to get a spot despite it being busy and being first come first serve.The Visitor Center is smack dab in the middle of town along with the National Park sign. The trails were ok but the small ones we wanted to hike with our 2 yr old were all behind the bath houses which is again super weird to me. I was hoping to see more hot springs but instead had to settle for the little fountains they had set up around town.It was cool to visit and cross off our list but we wont be back any time soon.

This place is absolutely beautiful and there are so many different things to do! I wish I would have explored more but all the things I saw were awesome.

The most Beautiful and delightfully entertaining state park ever!And spacious too!No problem keeping up the Safe distance from others here....

This is the perfect time of year. Weather gorgeous, fall color in the trees. Beautiful park with many trail options from easy to strenuous.

Very nice, small nice hikes, friendly park rangers. Recommend on a week day if you want to go to one of the two open spas or the bar. It is very crowded on the weekends.

Unique national park. Hot Springs city in the middle of the park. Hot springs are awesome. Bathhouse row so pretty. Love the Ranger tours. We took several jugs of water home with us.

Beautiful park. Short drive up the mountain to the lookout tower. Plenty of folks hiking.

Hot Spring is a nice place to visit ,however I did not find many things we can do there with a small child. Bath houses dont allow children under 14, so you have to find someone to watch your kids. The nature there is beautiful and shops are fun and unique.

Definitely worth a visit. Beautiful views. Gotta get there before the watch tower closes at 6pm

Beautiful park right in the heart of the city. The bathhouses are beautifully restored and a real treat. The grand promenade is a lovely place for a stroll. Tons of cool shops are right across the street. Lots of great restaurants in walking distance. Do yourself a favor stay in one of the nearby hotels and get out and stroll the streets. Visit the national park and enjoy a spa visit. Bring a gallon jug and take home a special souvenir that can only be poured up in Hot Springs. I highly recommend a visit to this beautiful place.

Checking every National Park off my bucket list... this one is the least beautiful but something to do.

Hiked 6 miles of trails. Trails are very well maintained. Saw deer, squirrels and other wildlife. Great views at several lookout points!!

Beautiful campground nestled between the mountains very close to downtown Hot Springs Arkansas. Beautiful walking trails in the park.

It is a fun holiday spot. Lot of bathhouses if you’re a spa person or else take a hike to the natural hot springs in the park. The hot springs are really small that you barely notice but the water is HOT.The mountain tower is a good experience as it overlooks miles and miles of hills and trees.Lot of cool restaurants, bus tours, vintage stores and bars. Not to forget the hotels are also vintage.All in all good place to spend time with family and friends.FYI it is Wheelchair accessible.

Cool place to stop and grab a cold locally brewed beer with water from the natural springs.

The Hot Springs National Park has an interesting history which can be learned through an innovative self-guided walking tour using your personal mobile phone. The hot springs temperatures reach 143 degrees and the historical row of bathhouses were beautiful and amazing.

This is barely on the edge of being considered a national park, and theres hardly anything left to be considered nature. When I went, it was so clogged with people I couldnt even find a place to park, let alone get down the road through crowds. The campsite was overflowing. It saddened me to see such a beautiful place absolutely taken over by such capitalist ideals, it felt more like an outdoor shopping center.

Creepiest Prettiest town... loved it so much!

Truly a hidden GEM! The history of this place will wow you! Look it up! I cant wait to visit again!

Hot springs is a must wonderful shops and awesome street art!

Hot Springs National Park is very different from other national parks, and I wish that I had the chance to explore it more thoroughly! The parts that I did get to visit were very nice, and I would recommend the park, as well as the town of Hot Springs, AR to anyone who might be passing though or just looking for something unique!

Lots to see and do. The best thing for us was the Promenade walk. Lots of history info signs, plus 2 natural hot springs. Most stores are open, if you wear a mask. The Fordyce National Park museum is closed for entry, but ranger is on front porch for questions and maps. The Tower and drive to it was nice. The West Mountain drive has an awesome pull over overlook. Parking is a pain downtown, but there is a free public parking garage one block over. Bring an empty jug to fill with HOT spring water. Super yummy water once it cools or bring a tea bag and mug.

Great visit at this urban park. Beautiful buildings in the Art Deco style, surrounded by trees and hills. Unfortunately we could not go into the Fordyce Visitor Center due to COVID closures, but enjoyed all the buildings from the outside. We walked on the Grand Promenade and drove on the scenic loop through the Park. Enjoyed a picnic lunch by the Mountain Tower.

Very clean! Was able to park and rest up a bit ... With out charges! Very tranquil stream ran along side of the picnic area. I loved it!

Cool place. Beautiful scenery. If you want to go to the tower at the top either drive or brink your hiking shoes.

Most definitely not your typical National Park! Located right in the heart of downtown. There are tons of things to do. Most all your non hiking/mountain activities are here as well as a tons of yummy restaurants!

Really beautiful scenery! The hiking can be a little challenging depending on the course you take, but it is well worth it. Got to see a couple of very large bucks walking in the woods, and numerous birds. The hot springs are HOT and you can fill jugs of water for free. You can get either hot or cold water as well. Bathhouse row was a pretty neat site to see as well!!

Beautiful place to travel and learn.. second time going its very educational...