Hot Springs Area
Living Near Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, Arkansas is known for its healing waters, history, and food — and it's also a gateway to the outdoors. If you want lake life and mountain trails close to home, this area is hard to beat.
The Ouachita Mountains wrap around Hot Springs. You can hike shaded forest trails, kayak or paddleboard on Lake Hamilton, and fish for bass and crappie in nearby lakes. Prefer a slower day? Picnic by a creek or take in the view from Hot Springs Mountain Tower.
Things to Do
Life Around Hot Springs
Garvan Woodland Gardens & Anthony Chapel
Walk the trails and see the open-air chapel in the woods.
Fishing
Cast a line for bass and crappie on the local lakes.
Kayaking on Lake Hamilton
Paddle at sunset on calm water.
Northwoods Trails
One of many trails for hiking and mountain biking.