Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
- Location
- Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 58 °C
- pH
- 7.1
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
Bicarbonatée sodique silicée
Set in the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs National Park protects 47 thermal springs, the only federally controlled hot springs in the nation. Water surfacing here at around 143°F took roughly 4,400 years to travel back up from deep underground. Protected as a federal reservation as early as 1832 and designated a national park in 1921, the site is today lined by the famous Bathhouse Row.
Insider tip — Hot Springs is unlike any other national park — it sits inside a city, centered on Bathhouse Row's stunning Art Deco bathhouses. The Buckstaff keeps the old-school bathing tradition alive, while the Quapaw offers a modern pool experience. Before you leave, fill your water bottle at one of the thermal drinking fountains around town — a uniquely American ritual.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 58 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.