# Spring On Little Missouri River, Arkansas

Spring On Little Missouri River in Arkansas. 74°F (23°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Howard County.

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

## Can you soak at Spring On Little Missouri River?

The water leaves the ground at 74°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 74°F (23°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.4 mi from the nearest road (Crooked Creek Road) |
| Land | Ouachita National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Howard County |
| Nearest town | Dierks |
| Coordinates | 34.40600, -93.90800 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Self Creek Pavilion, 14.8 mi |

## About Spring On Little Missouri River

The record knows this one only by a description: a spring on the Little Missouri River, in Howard County, Arkansas, roughly 21 miles from Dierks. It lies in the Ouachita National Forest on Forest Service land with open access. The water is tepid, in the low seventies, warm enough to notice on a cold day and no more than that. There is an image attached.

A short walk of under half a mile from Crooked Creek Road gets you there. National forest ground at moderate elevation, in a climate that barely sees snow and gets a lot of rain. Self Creek Pavilion is the nearest listed campground, something near fifteen miles away.

December into February are the months recorded as best. Open access on national forest land means nothing special is required to walk in, though no trail is listed. At that temperature a soak is out. A fee is not listed. No chemistry or USGS record is attached, so the temperature reading is all you have to go on.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Van Buren](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arkansas/van-buren), 76 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Arkansas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas)
- [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
- [Caddo Gap Springs, AR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arkansas/caddo-gap-springs): 95°F source, Roadside, near Glenwood, Pike County
- [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
- [Big Chalybeate Spring, AR](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
- [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 Spring On Little Missouri River?**
Spring On Little Missouri River has a water temperature of 74°F (23°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Spring On Little Missouri River located?**
Spring On Little Missouri River is located in Howard County, Arkansas at 1,207 feet elevation, near Dierks. Coordinates: 34.4060°N, 93.9080°W.

**How do I get to Spring On Little Missouri River?**
Spring On Little Missouri River has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Crooked Creek Road (0.4 mi from the road).

**Is Spring On Little Missouri River free to visit?**
Spring On Little Missouri River has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Spring On Little Missouri River?**
Yes, Self Creek Pavilion is located nearby (14.8 miles away).

## Sources

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