Buckstaff Bathhouse
Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
- Location
- Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
- Water type
- silica, sodium chloride, calcium-rich
- Temperature
- 47 °C
- pH
- 7.2
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.
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Bathhouse Row is a collection of bathhouses, associated buildings, and gardens located at Hot Springs National Park in the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas. The bathhouses were included in 1832 when the Federal Government took over four parcels of land to preserve 47 natural hot springs, their mineral waters which lack the sulphur odor of most hot springs, and their area of origin on the lower slopes of Hot Springs Mountain.
Insider tip — Buckstaff Bathhouse is the only bathhouse on Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs National Park to have operated continuously since its 1912 opening, preserving an unbroken lineage of traditional American thermal bathing. The naturally hot silica-rich spring water at 47°C is cooled to bathing temperature and delivered via the classic tub-and-attendant format that once attracted presidents and gangsters alike. The art deco interiors with marble tubs, cast-iron fixtures, and white-uniformed attendants create an experience that is as much historical as restorative. Book the thermal bath and Swedish massage package for the full traditional Hot Springs experience.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 47 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features silica & sodium chloride & calcium-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).