# Hot Springs in Arkansas

Arkansas is home to 6 thermal springs, offering a modest but noteworthy collection of geothermal features. Temperatures range from 74°F to 147°F. Springs are concentrated in Garland County, with opportunities across 4 counties statewide.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Springs listed: 6

## At a glance

- Source water temperatures run from 74°F to 147°F across 6 springs with a reading (USGS records; resorts cool their water before it reaches the pools)
- Roadside springs: 4
- Backcountry springs: 0
- Springs with a campground nearby: 6
- Hottest: [Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/hot-springs-garland-county), 147°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 186 mg/L, Roadside, near Hot Springs National Park, Garland County
- Highest: [Spring On Little Missouri River](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/spring-on-little-missouri-river), 74°F source, Short Walk, near Dierks, Howard County

## The best hot springs in Arkansas

Ranked on photo documentation, a soakable temperature, road access, nearby camping, and a documented history. Springs that are dangerously hot or closed to visitors are left out.

1. [Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/hot-springs-garland-county): 147°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 186 mg/L, Roadside, near Hot Springs National Park, Garland County
2. [Big Chalybeate Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/big-chalybeate-spring): 79°F source, pH 7.2, TDS 196 mg/L, Roadside, near Hot Springs National Park, Garland County
3. [Spring On Little Missouri River](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/spring-on-little-missouri-river): 74°F source, Short Walk, near Dierks, Howard County
4. [Caddo Gap Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/caddo-gap-springs): 95°F source, Roadside, near Glenwood, Pike County
5. [Warm Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/warm-springs-randolph-county): 82°F source, Roadside, near Pocahontas, Randolph County

## Hot springs near cities in Arkansas

- [Hot springs near Little Rock](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arkansas/little-rock)
- [Hot springs near Conway](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arkansas/conway)
- [Hot springs near North Little Rock](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arkansas/north-little-rock)
- [Hot springs near Pine Bluff](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arkansas/pine-bluff)
- [Hot springs near Benton](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arkansas/benton)
- [Hot springs near Paragould](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arkansas/paragould)
- [Hot springs near Van Buren](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arkansas/van-buren)
- [Hot springs near Batesville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arkansas/batesville)

## All 6 springs, hottest first

| Spring | Source temp | pH | Access | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/hot-springs-garland-county) | 147°F | 7.0 | Roadside | Hot Springs National Park |
| [Caddo Gap Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/caddo-gap-springs) | 95°F |  | Roadside | Glenwood |
| [Warm Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/warm-springs-randolph-county) | 82°F |  | Roadside | Pocahontas |
| [Big Chalybeate Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/big-chalybeate-spring) | 79°F | 7.2 | Roadside | Hot Springs National Park |
| [Spring On Redland Mountain](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/spring-on-redland-mountain) | 77°F |  | Short Walk | Glenwood |
| [Spring On Little Missouri River](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/spring-on-little-missouri-river) | 74°F |  | Short Walk | Dierks |

## Questions

**How many hot springs are in Arkansas?**
Arkansas has 6 documented thermal springs, with the highest concentrations in Garland, Pike, and Randolph.

**What is the hottest hot spring in Arkansas?**
Hot Springs is the hottest documented hot spring in Arkansas, with a water temperature of 147°F.

**Which hot springs in Arkansas have camping nearby?**
6 hot springs in Arkansas have a documented campground nearby, such as Brady Mountain near Hot Springs.