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Hot Springs in February

February is a busy time to visit Hot Springs — busier than January, quieter than March.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

7/10
Busy

Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.

About 67% of this park's busiest month.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026. How this is calculated →

Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe

Visitation

Typical February visits vs. the year

February (typical)235,529
Peak — June351,023
Quietest — October122,749

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

February weather

Avg high
Avg low
Precipitation
5.2"
Sunrise
6:57 AM
Sunset
5:55 PM
Daylight
11h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, HOT SPRINGS 2.3 S, AR US

What's open

Hot Springs in February: access

Arlington Lawn, Grand Promenade, sidewalks on Bathhouse Row, Reserve Street, and Fountain Street, except for walk through traffic, are open from to 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, daily. Roads to Hot Springs Mountain, North Mountain and West Mountain Summit are open to vehicle traffic from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.

No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.

Source: NPS Data API

Conditions

Current alerts

No current alerts or closures reported for this park.

Source: NPS Data API

Context

Hot Springs crowds across the year

Jan7FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Alternatives

Quieter nearby in February

FAQ

Hot Springs in February

How busy is Hot Springs in February?

February rates 7/10 for crowds (Busy) at Hot Springs National Park — about 67% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 235,529.

What is the weather like at Hot Springs in February?

In February, Hot Springs averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 5.2 inches of precipitation.