# Big Chalybeate Spring, Arkansas

Big Chalybeate Spring in Arkansas. 79°F (26°C). Roadside. Garland County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/big-chalybeate-spring
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Big Chalybeate Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 79°F, about as warm as a heated pool. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 79°F (26°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.2 (Neutral) |
| Total dissolved solids | 196 mg/L |
| Elevation | 689 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 141 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Garland County |
| Nearest town | Hot Springs National Park |
| Coordinates | 34.54200, -93.02400 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, December (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BRADY MOUNTAIN, 14.0 mi |

## About Big Chalybeate Spring

Big Chalybeate Spring rises in Garland County, Arkansas, inside the town of Hot Springs National Park itself. The water comes out tepid, below body temperature, so it is a spring you visit to see. It has a USGS site record and a 1972 chemistry sample showing low dissolved solids and a neutral pH. Public access and land ownership are not in the record.

Roadside. The file puts it about 140 feet from the nearest road, so there is no walk to speak of. Elevation is low. The climate is mild and wet, with a lot of rain and hardly any snow. The file lists Brady Mountain for camping, some fourteen miles off.

Best months in the file are December through February. There is no access status, so assume nothing about walking up to it; it is in town, and town rules apply. No fee is listed. There is a photo in the record.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1972-01-27 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.2 |
| Total dissolved solids | 196 mg/L |
| Calcium | 67 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 2.9 mg/L |
| Sodium | 1.3 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 7.2 mg/L |
| Chloride | 2 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Benton](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arkansas/benton), 26 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Arkansas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas)
- [Hot Springs, AR](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
- [Caddo Gap Springs, AR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/caddo-gap-springs): 95°F source, Roadside, near Glenwood, Pike County
- [Spring On Redland Mountain, AR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/spring-on-redland-mountain): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Glenwood, Pike County
- [Spring On Little Missouri River, AR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/spring-on-little-missouri-river): 74°F source, Short Walk, near Dierks, Howard County
- [Warm Springs, AR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/warm-springs-randolph-county): 82°F source, Roadside, near Pocahontas, Randolph County
- [Hot Wells (San Antonio, Texas), TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/hot-wells-san-antonio-texas): Roadside, near San Antonio, Bexar County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Big Chalybeate Spring?**
Big Chalybeate Spring has a water temperature of 79°F (26°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Big Chalybeate Spring located?**
Big Chalybeate Spring is located in Garland County, Arkansas at 689 feet elevation, near Hot Springs National Park. Coordinates: 34.5420°N, 93.0240°W.

**How do I get to Big Chalybeate Spring?**
Big Chalybeate Spring has Roadside road access (141 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Big Chalybeate Spring?**
Yes, Brady Mountain is located nearby (14.0 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Big Chalybeate Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.2 (neutral). Total dissolved solids measure 196 mg/L.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals