Quapaw Baths
- Source temp
- 143°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
The source runs about 143°F at Quapaw Baths, a resort hot spring in Garland County, Arkansas, managed by Quapaw Baths & Spa (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: one of two Bathhouse Row locations where visitors can soak in thermal spring water (private baths and public pools) |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs National Park |
| Parking | City street and garage parking serving Bathhouse Row |
| Fee | Paid spa / thermal baths (contact operator for current rates) |
| Hours | Open every day except Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (NPS Quapaw page) |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Managed by | Quapaw Baths & Spa (NPS Hot Springs National Park concession) |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Quapaw Baths 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 except Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (NPS Quapaw page).
How hot is Quapaw Baths?
The spring's source runs about 143°F.
Can you soak at Quapaw Baths?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Quapaw Baths. No current is reported here.
How do you get to Quapaw Baths?
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 Quapaw Baths?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required.
Is Quapaw Baths free?
The fee is Paid spa / thermal baths (contact operator for current rates).
Is Quapaw Baths clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Quapaw Baths.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Hot Springs National Park (under 0.1 mi) .
Sources
3
- https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/historyculture/quapaw-bathhouse.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / hours, hotSpring.soakable / soakableReason / development, access.permitRequired)
- https://www.nps.gov/hosp/planyourvisit/things2know.htm (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.roadNote / parking, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, rules.dogs, hazardNote)
- https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/nature/hotsprings.htm (accessed September 30, 2026; backs hotSpring.sourceTempF)