Fees & Passes

 
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The Assembly Room on the 3rd floor of the Fordyce Bathhouse and Museum.

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Hot Springs National Park is a fee-free park! There is no entrance free nor are there any additional charges for the park's brochure, junior ranger program, or ranger-led tours.

The park does have certain America the Beautiful Passes available at the Fordyce Bathhouse. There is a fee for camping at Gulpha Gorge campground. Learn more about both of these below.

Information about weddings, special use permits, and first ammendment activities can be found at the bottom of the page.

 

America the Beautiful Passes

Please note: Only the Access, 4th Grade, Military (Annual), and Military Veterans and Gold Star Families Lifetime* passes are available in the Fordyce Bathhouse. All other passes must be purchased online or at another site that sells the passes in-person.

*Beginning Nov. 11, 2022, veterans of the U.S. Armed Services and Gold Star Families can obtain a free lifetime pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites spread out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests.

 

 

Gulpha Gorge Campground

Camping at Gulpha Gorge does require a reservation. Learn more below.
 
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General Special Use Permits

Special events are activities, such as organized group events, rallies, walks, runs, and other events. Learn more here.

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Commercial Filming & Still Photography

While you do not need a permit for commercial filming, you will still need one for still photography. Learn more about the guidelines here.

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Permits & Reservations

Need a permit for a special event? Or a research permit? Learn more here.

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Soak in the Springs

Fully submerge yourself in the thermal water and let your worries melt away.

Last updated: December 29, 2022

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101 Reserve Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901

Phone:

501 620-6715

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