Getting Around

 

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.

The park maintains free, designated parking areas along the scenic drives within the park boundaries. These parking areas are found at picnic areas, viewpoints, and trailheads.

 

128 Exchange St. Parking Garage

Photo courtesy of City of Hot Springs

City Parking

Visitors to Hot Springs National Park may also use parking in the city of Hot Springs. The Fordyce Visitor Center, located at 369 Central Ave., relies on city parking areas to accomodate visitors.

*Beginning Oct. 1, 2024, the city of Hot Springs will implement a new downtown parking plan.

Paid Parking

The historic downtown area, concentrated around Bathhouse Row, will have metered parking options. Premium parking spots will be $2/hour with 2-hour time limits. Regular paid parking will be $1/hour with no time limits.
The city of Hot Springs maintains a large 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.

 

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 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.

 

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.