Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of years. Ancient thermal springs, mountain views, incredible geology, forested hikes, and abundant creeks – all in the middle of town – make Hot Springs National Park a unique and beautiful destination.
BASIC INFORMATION Camping at Gulpha Gorge Campground costs $34 per night for all sites. All sites have full hookups: 30 and 50 amp electric, water and sewer connections. Sites are not pull-through. Each campsite has a picnic table, pedestal grill, and water.
All Camp Sites Camping is $34 per night. All campsites must be reserved on Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. *Owners of the America the Beautiful: The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior or Access Pass may receive a 50% discount. This discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner.
Pet FriendlyTime:1-14 Days
Oak Trail
Free
Description
The northeastern end of Oak Trail is mostly flat. The trail is fairly steep for a short distance between West Mountain Trail and West Mountain Drive.
An Overview: Hot Springs and North Mountain Trails
Free
Description
The Hot Springs and North Mountain trails are popular since they are easy to reach and provide scenic views. You can get to these trails via Stephen’s Balustrade (grand staircase) behind the Fordyce Bathhouse, Hot Springs Mountain Drive, and the Gulpha Gorge Campground. See the Hot Springs and North Mountain trail map for more information.
Both sections of West Mountain Trail have gradual change in elevation. Note: West Mountain Trail can be made into a loop by using Mountain Top Trail (elevation change: 400 feet in this section).
A pink sky above gentle white buildingsMisty water evaporating from a cascadeA sky view of large bathhouse buildingsStone entrance pillars in front of a row of four bathousesClose up of a hiking boot on the trail a hiker in the distanceHiker sits at the edge of the creek, with a bridge in the backgroundStone bridge surrounded by brilliant yellow and green leavesA stone tough in a green forest with water flowing downwomen sitting on the stone wall at the hot water cascade as the vapor risesSun setting over rolling hillsA tower and pagoda on the side of a mountain
