Stretches for 233 miles across the Ouachita National Forest from near Talihina, Oklahoma, to Pinnacle Mountain State Park near Little Rock. Backpacking, day hikes. A 50-mile section is now open to mountain bikes.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Hot Springs Haunted Tours
Considered to be the best haunted tours in Arkansas, enjoy our one-hour tours of the historic downtown Hot Springs. Our guide will take you to several haunted buildings, with the oldest dating back to the early 1800
Hot Springs, AR Ghost ToursMagic Springs Theme Park & Crystal Falls Water Park
Directions: On U.S. 70, two miles east of Hot Springs; take Magic Springs Drive Exit off U.S. 70 Two parks for the price of one! Magic Springs and Crystal Falls offer over 75 attractions including "Arkansas Twister" roller coaster and the largest water park in Arkansas;
Hot Springs, AR Water ParksHot Springs National Park
Congress established Hot Springs Reservation on April 20, 1832 to protect hot springs flowing from the southwestern slope of Hot Springs Mountain. Known for its 47 thermal springs, this national park was the nation's first, predating Yellowstone by 40 years. Features more than 30
Hot Springs, AR ParksPocket Theatre
Community live theatre with classical, comedy, mystery, drama; non-profit that group stages four productions each year in 200
Hot Springs, AR TheatresLake Hamilton
One of the most popular recreational and residential lakes in the state. Condominiums, resorts, motels, restaurants and private homes cover much of its shoreline;
Hot Springs, AR Recreation AreasThings to do near Hot Springs, AR
Garvan Woodland Gardens
Located near Hot Springs National Park, the Garden's gently sloping Ouachita Mountain terrain covers 210 acres of a forested ...
Ouachita National Forest
Established in 1907, the South's oldest and one of the largest (1.6 million acres) national forest. Recreation areas such as ...
Lake Catherine
A 1,940-acre residential and recreational lake known for its excellent bass and crappie fishing; formed by Carpenter and Remm...
Ouachita Baptist University Jones Performing Arts Center
State-of-the-art facility, site of numerous musical and dramatic productions, including appearances by the Arkansas Symphony ...
Superlift Off Road Vehicle Park
Directions: The park is just five miles from downtown Hot Springs. Take Magic Springs Exit on Hwy. 70 and drive North on Mill...