National Parks in Arkansas
Arkansas has one national park: Hot Springs National Park. None of them requires an entry reservation.
Fees and rules checked against NPS.gov · Updated October 6, 2026
At a glance
| Park | Entry | Reservation | Best time to go | How long to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs | Free entry | Not required | March through May and October through early November bring mild weather, spring blooms or fall color, and fewer muggy days. | One day covers Bathhouse Row, a bath and the tower; two days lets you add longer hikes. |
Nearby parks in other states
- Gateway Arch National ParkMissouri · about 326 miles as the crow flies
- Mammoth Cave National ParkKentucky · about 431 miles as the crow flies
- Great Smoky Mountains National ParkTennessee, North Carolina · about 546 miles as the crow flies
- Indiana Dunes National ParkIndiana · about 590 miles as the crow flies
- Carlsbad Caverns National ParkNew Mexico · about 677 miles as the crow flies
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