Hot Springs Lakes, Activities & Attractions

Hot Springs Lakes

All that glitters is not gold, but it may be diamond. Hot Springs boasts an abundance of sparkling lakes, and Hot Springs' three "Diamond Lakes" offer unique qualities and a variety of activities to enjoy. Learn more about Hot Springs lakes.

Lake Ouachita
Lake Ouachita is probably most popular of the Hot Springs lakes, as its size allows for all kinds of water activities including scuba diving, sailing and bass fishing.

Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton is one of Arkansas's most popular lakes. This beautiful lake is largely residential and features a number of condos, homes, resorts and campsites. Tubing, jet skiing and waterskiing is popular here – though fishing is pretty good too!

Lake Catherine
Lake Catherine is definitely best known for its angling opportunities. This lake is rich in bass, crappie, catfish, walleye and bream, and below the dam you can find great rainbow lake trout fishing. The lake's marina even provides fishing boats and canoes for rentals from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Hot Springs Activities

You'll find a number of area attractions and outdoor activities all over Hot Springs. Learn about Hot Springs activities.

Garvan Woodland Gardens
Arkansas' botanical garden spreads 210 acres of beautiful flowering plants, scenic landscaping and architectural wonders. The Gardens feature a welcome center, gift shop, Asian Garden, waterfalls, unique bridges and much more.

Oaklawn Race Track
Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs brings you some of the finest thoroughbred horseracing in the country. New to Oaklawn are the electronic games of skill including poker and blackjack.

Magic Springs & Crystal Falls Amusement Park
The beautifully landscaped water park includes more than 80 attractions for all ages and six coasters that include the new X-Coaster, the highest upside down inversion in the world at 150 feet. This is one of the most popular Hot Springs activites among children and families. Both parks and Timberwoods Amphitheatre concerts are covered by a single admission.