Buckstaff Bathhouse
- Source temp
- 143°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
The source runs about 143°F at Buckstaff Bathhouse, a resort hot spring in Garland County, Arkansas, managed by Buckstaff Bathhouse (NPS Hot Springs National Park concession).
Closures and warnings
NPS: thermal spring water is monitored for drinking standards; bacteria may still affect immunocompromised people if water is inhaled. See CDC Legionella guidance or consult a physician before use. As of August 7, 2025.
Soaking
| Development | Resort |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 143°F |
| Soakable | Yes NPS: only Bathhouse Row bathhouse offering continuous traditional bathing since 1912; one of two places to soak in park thermal water |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Current | None |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs National Park |
| Parking | City street and garage parking serving Bathhouse Row |
| Fee | Paid traditional bathing (contact Buckstaff for current rates) |
| Hours | Open every day 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted (NPS Buckstaff page) |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Reservation window | New concession contract (effective Jan 1, 2027) expands hours to 8 a.m.-6 p.m. with advance reservations |
| Managed by | Buckstaff Bathhouse (NPS Hot Springs National Park concession) |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Buckstaff Bathhouse open?
NPS: thermal spring water is monitored for drinking standards; bacteria may still affect immunocompromised people if water is inhaled. See CDC Legionella guidance or consult a physician before use. As of August 7, 2025. Hours: Open every day 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted (NPS Buckstaff page).
How hot is Buckstaff Bathhouse?
The spring's source runs about 143°F.
Can you soak at Buckstaff Bathhouse?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Buckstaff Bathhouse. No current is reported here.
How do you get to Buckstaff Bathhouse?
The road in is paved. Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs National Park. Parking: City street and garage parking serving Bathhouse Row.
Do you need a reservation for Buckstaff Bathhouse?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required: New concession contract (effective Jan 1, 2027) expands hours to 8 a.m.-6 p.m. with advance reservations.
Is Buckstaff Bathhouse free?
The fee is Paid traditional bathing (contact Buckstaff for current rates).
What are the rules at Buckstaff Bathhouse?
Dogs are not allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Hot Springs National Park (under 0.1 mi) .
Sources
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- https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/historyculture/buckstaff-bathhouse.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / hours, hotSpring.soakable / soakableReason / development, access.permitRequired)
- https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-awards-new-concession-contract-for-buckstaff-bathhouse.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.reservationWindow)
- https://www.nps.gov/hosp/planyourvisit/things2know.htm (accessed September 30, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, access.roadNote / parking, hazardNote)
- https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/nature/hotsprings.htm (accessed September 30, 2026; backs hotSpring.sourceTempF)