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Hot Springs in July

July is a busy time to visit Hot Springs — quieter than June, about as busy as August.

Expect heavy crowds (8/10), highs near 91°F, and about 14.2 hours of daylight.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

8/10
Busy

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

About 78% of this park's busiest month.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Oct 2026 · alerts checked Oct 18, 2026. How this is calculated →

Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe

Visitation

Typical July visits vs. the year

July (typical)274,145
Peak — June351,023
Quietest — October122,749

July draws about 11% of Hot Springs’s yearly visitors.

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

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

July weather

Avg high
91°F
Avg low
67°F
Precipitation
4.4"
Sunrise
5:11 AM
Sunset
7:25 PM
Daylight
14.2h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, BLAKELY MTN DAM, AR US

What's open

Hot Springs in July: 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

  • Information

    Burn Ban in Park

    Due to high fire danger, Hot Springs National Park has enacted a BURN BAN, August 15, 2026. Only gas and charcoal grills are currently allowed for use in the campground and picnic areas.

Source: NPS Data API

Context

Hot Springs crowds across the year

January: 5/10 crowdJanFebruary: 7/10 crowdFebMarch: 8/10 crowdMarApril: 8/10 crowdAprMay: 6/10 crowdMayJune: 10/10 crowdJunJuly: 8/10 crowd8JulAugust: 8/10 crowdAugSeptember: 4/10 crowdSepOctober: 4/10 crowdOctNovember: 4/10 crowdNovDecember: 4/10 crowdDec

FAQ

Hot Springs in July

How busy is Hot Springs in July?

July rates 8/10 for crowds (Busy) at Hot Springs National Park — about 78% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 274,145.

What is the weather like at Hot Springs in July?

In July, Hot Springs averages a high of 91°F and a low of 67°F, with about 4.4 inches of precipitation.

How much does it cost to visit Hot Springs?

Entry to Hot Springs is free.

When is Hot Springs least crowded?

Hot Springs is quietest in September and October. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Hot Springs get in July?

In mid-July, Hot Springs gets about 14.2 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 5:11 AM and sunset around 7:25 PM.