A Tradition of Healing Bliss
Experience Our Healing Waters
Once considered sacred by Native American tribes, the thermal waters at Quapaw Baths & Spa continue to offer peace and renewal to our guests. Immerse yourself in a tradition that has stood the test of time!
Soak in Nature’s Healing Waters
Public Thermal Pools
For thousands of years, people have traveled to Hot Springs to experience the restorative properties of the legendary thermal waters at Quapaw Baths & Spa. Carbon-14 dated to over 4,000 years old, the natural spring water is rich in silica, calcium, magnesium, and other minerals known for their therapeutic benefits. Once a sacred gathering place for Native American tribes seeking healing and peace, these waters are now yours to enjoy in a serene and welcoming environment!
No reservations required — first-come, first-serve access.
Naturally heated, mineral-rich waters designed for relaxation.
Proper swim attire is required (see guidelines below).
Towel service and changing areas available.
No admittance after 5:00 PM; pools close at 6:00 PM.
Enjoy one of our most historic services for just $30
Proper swimsuits made of swimsuit material are mandatory. No cut-off jeans, shorts, or thong/string bikinis are allowed. Furthermore, proper non-slip swim shoes are required and must be entirely rubber or plastic, with a slip-on design. We sell shoes at the front desk for $7. Swimsuits are available in our boutique.
Thermal Pool Guidelines
- Age Requirement: Guests must be 14 years or older to use the thermal pools. Youths 14-18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Restricted Access: Individuals who are menstruating, pregnant, incontinent, or under the influence of alcohol are not permitted in the Thermal Pools. (Menstruating guests may partake in Private Baths.)
- Medical Conditions: Guests with pacemakers, defibrillators, high or low blood pressure, or heart conditions should avoid water services.
- Oxygen Dependency: Guests reliant on oxygen tanks will not be permitted.
- Special Needs & Accessibility: We welcome guests with disabilities—please call ahead so we can better accommodate your visit.
MicroSilk Hydrotherapy
$50 | $65 (20 mins)
Immerse yourself in a luxurious cloud of microbubbles, each measuring just 50 microns in diameter, creating a gentle, effervescent sensation. These tiny oxygen-rich bubbles penetrate deep into your pores, offering a rejuvenating & therapeutic experience.
✔ Deep Skin Cleansing
✔ Enhanced Hydration
✔ Anti-Aging Effects
✔ Increased Oxygenation
✔ Skin Renewal & Gentle Exfoliation
Aromatherapy Bath
$46 | $61 (20 mins)
Enjoy a soothing soak infused with Pacific & Dead Sea Salts, enriched with essential minerals to nourish the skin and relax the body. Choose your preferred aromatherapy scent as the bath fills, creating a calming and revitalizing experience.
✔ Deep relaxation
✔ Mineral-Rich Formula
✔ Eases Muscle Tension
✔ Supports Cell Renewal
✔ Cleanses & Moisturizes Skin
Thermal Mineral Bath
$40 | $55 (20 mins)
Experience the soothing benefits of Hot Springs’ natural thermal waters in a private bath with a gentle whirlpool jetting system. Your bath attendant will prepare your bath and provide fresh towels, linens, and cool towels to keep you comfortable and refreshed.
✔ Warm, Mineral-Rich Water
✔ Whirlpool Jets for Relaxation
✔ Cool Towels & Hydration Provided
✔ Personalized Service
Serenity in Hot Springs
Private Baths
Unwind in luxury in a Private Bath in Hot Springs, AR. Our skilled staff, using premium organic products, ensure every treatment leaves you refreshed and relaxed.
Soak in the mineral-rich thermal waters of our private baths—perfect for solo escapes or a couples’ retreat. Choose your own private bathing area or share a romantic couples’ bath.
- Options: Available for individuals or couples.
- Clothing: Optional in private baths.
- Duration: 20 min soak + 10 min cooldown (fixed time).
Reservations are a must for these exclusive experiences!
Call to book your private bath at Quapaw Baths & Spa today!
Legend of the Springs
Since the mid-1800s, legends have swirled about a hidden cave beneath the Quapaw Bathhouse site, where the Quapaw tribe soaked in mud pools and thermal springs. Though no cave has been found despite extensive research since the 1880s, it’s confirmed that the Quapaw, Cherokee, Choctaw, and Osage bathed here for centuries, especially during the Trail of Tears relocations nearby.
In the 1920s, George Callahan, the Quapaw Bathhouse Company’s first president, built a tufa stone dome over the mineral-rich Magnesia Spring outlet. For a publicity stunt, he placed four figurines—bought from a Navajo trader in Arizona—into the spring, letting mineral deposits coat them, then unveiled them as the “Quapaw Gods of the Baths” to local media. The hoax was exposed as the work of Hopi potter Nampayo, whose fame later soared. Sold to Callahan in 1922 as “Rain Gods,” these valuable pieces remain with his family today.
