Getting Around

 
A blue Honda Civic drives up the forested winding road on Hot Springs Mountain Drive.

Park Roads

Please follow local traffic laws and speed limit signage within the Park. Many of the roads are winding up and down our mountains. Vehicle length limit is 30 feet.

 
Long sidewalk with a central fountain cascade leads to the 4 story parking garage
128 Exchange St. Parking Garage

Photo courtesy of City of Hot Springs

Parking

Free Parking

The city of Hot Springs has a large, free parking garage at 128 Exchange Street (one block west of the Hot Springs National Park visitor center).

RV/Bus Parking

Limited RV and bus parking is available one block south of the Hot Springs National Park visitor center in the Hill Wheatley Plaza at 629 Central Ave.
Additionally, there is limited RV/bus parking at Whittington Park, heading East.

Parking Downtown

Cars may park along the west side of Central Avenue across the street from the Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center, but parking is metered, limited, and monitored for only two hours of use.

 
Two cyclists biking on a road through the forest with redbuds blooming in the background.

NPS Photo/Shenandoah NP

Biking

Biking is a great way to explore the park! Be sure to observe all local traffic laws and adhere to the rules of the road. Learn more about biking in the Park.

 
Interior view of the Hot Springs Trolley. Wooden features and brass handles decorate the inside.
Interior view of the Trolley.

Photo courtesy of Hot Springs Trolley

Guided Tours

The Hot Springs Trolley is one of the official concessioners of Hot Springs National Park. Join them for a guided tour of the park and the city. Visit their website for rates, hours of operation, and reservations.

 
Large intercity bus sits outside the depot. The bus is white with bright blue markings.
Intercity Transit Bus

Photo courtesy of Arkansas Department of Transportation

Public Transportation

The city of Hot Springs has a bus system, Intracity Transit, that has routes through the major streets in town. Visit their website for fares, routes, and hours of operation.

Last updated: June 8, 2020

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

101 Reserve Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901

Phone:

501 620-6715

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