Lake Catherine State Park

A tranquil lake setting with a number of waterfalls where one can submerge in pools below and just frolic in general. But also you can arrange boat rentals or horseback rides on the premises. Or camp in a tent, yurt, or cabin.

Address: 1200 Catherine Park Rd
Getting there: about 12 miles southeast of town
Hours: Visitor centerː daily 8AM-5PM
Price: Free
Website: arkansasstateparks.com (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Hot Springs (Arkansas), CC BY-SA 4.0.

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