Hot Springs Mountain - Hot Springs National Park, AR - a mountain with a natural hot spring running through it

Hot Springs Mountain located in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas is in the Quachita Mountain Range. The hot springs that flow down the slope of the mountain have not been kept in an unaltered state as a natural phenomena instead they are being managed to keep uncontaminated hot water for the public to use.

The conservation philosophy used for the Hot Springs is the same technique used to manage the Hot Springs Mountain. The water of the hot springs has been used in therapeutic baths for over two centuries. The water has been used to treat various ailments including rheumatism.

There are parts of Hot Springs downtown included in the Hot Springs National Park. The nickname of American Spa was given to the area when it was a reservation because it attracted wealthy people looking to restore their health from all over the world. The park has a number of areas to camp and hiking trails. Visitors can take a bath in spring water at approved facilities for an extra charge.

The Hot Springs Mountain is a breathtaking sight within the Hot Springs National Park. The mountain and hot springs are a relaxing, healing experience for visitors making somewhere everyone must visit at least once.