Quapaw Bathhouse

Then & Now
Looking North towards the Quapaw Bathhouse with its domed roof and large arches. Modern image of the Quapaw Bathhouse, largely unchanged from its historic form.
Quapaw Bathhouse, 1922. NPS Photo/HOSP Archives
Quapaw Bathhouse, 2020. NPS Photo


 
The dome roof of the Quapaw Bathhouse is an intricate pattern of mosaic tiles put together by hand. It has stripped tiles with flowers in between, leading to the top, with horses and lion faces surrounding the lower portion.
The mosaic tiled dome of the Quapaw Bathhouse makes it the most striking building on Bathhouse Row today.

NPS photo/Mitch Smith

Bathhouse History

The Quapaw Bathhouse opened in 1922. It is the longest building on Bathhouse Row, occupying the site of two previous bathhouses, the Horseshoe and Magnesia. Vacant since closing in 1984, it was the first to be leased for adaptive reuse. It reopened as a family-oriented spa in late June 2008.

Today

The Quapaw Bathhouse is one of two locations where visitors can soak in the thermal springs. Quapaw offers private baths, public pools, and modern day spa services. Visit the Quapaw Baths website for more information.

 
 
An active scene in front of the Fordyce Bathhouse; people sitting ,walking, and looking joyous.

Bathhouse Row

Bathhouse Row is home to the Park's historic bathhouses. Learn about what is available in each of the bathhouses today.

Thermal pool with green algae

Experience the Water

Learn about the various ways that you can experience the thermal springs in the Park.

Walking down bathhouse row, 2 historical figures are seen blended into a modern day photo.

History & Culture

Learn more about Hot Spring National Park's unique cultural and natural history.

Late Archaic to Early Woodland Novaculite projectile point

Archeology

Hot Springs NP has a dense, rich archeological record with 92 sites and counting. Learn more about our history's mysteries.

A view from West Mountain overlook looking across rolling hills with fall colored leaves.

Nature

Learn about the natural resources at Hot Springs National Park. This includes information about our thermal water, wildlife, and plants.

Last updated: October 2, 2020

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Hot Springs , AR 71901

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