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Hot Springs National Park
Fees & Reservations
 

There is no entrance fee for the park.
Camping Fees
Special Use Permits

A special park use is a short-term activity that takes place in a park area and provides a benefit to an individual, group or organization rather than the public at large. Click below to get a printable (.pdf)application form. Call or write for availability.
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Special Use Application Directions
Special Use Application (weddings, assemblies)

Requests to conduct non-traditional uses and activities must be made in writing using the application to the Superintendent at least 4 business days in advance to allow time for administrative review, permit preparation, and scheduling. This excludes First Amendment Special Uses which require 48 hours notice.  Fees for Special Use Permits, when applicable, must be paid before the special use, event, assembly, or meeting occurs. If you have questions, you can call the Permit Coordinator at 501-620-6720.

 

Camping Fees

Primitive Sites (No hookups)
$10 per night unless you have a Golden Age/Interagency Senior Pass or Golden Access/Interagency Access Pass card.
$5 per night with a Golden Age/Interagency Senior Pass or Golden Access/Interagency Access Pass card. These passes are available at the park visitor center. We do not take reservations.

Full Hookups (including 30 and 50 amp electrical connections, water, and sewer connections at each site)
$24 per night, or $12 per night with a Golden Age/Interagency Senior Pass or Golden Access/Interagency Access Pass card. These sites are available on a first come, first served basis, no reservations.

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Information on camping in the park
Gulpha Gorge Campground
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Did You Know?
Hot Springs National Park Ranger James Cary was the first National Park Service ranger to be killed in the line of duty. He was shot by bootleggers while patrolling West Mountain on March 12, 1927.

Last Updated: September 29, 2009 at 11:30 EST