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Hot Springs in March

March is a busy time to visit Hot Springs — busier than February, about as busy as April.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

8/10
Busy

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

About 79% 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 March visits vs. the year

March (typical)277,860
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

March weather

Avg high
Avg low
Precipitation
5.0"
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Daylight
12h

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

What's open

Hot Springs in March: 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

JanFeb8MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Alternatives

Quieter nearby in March

FAQ

Hot Springs in March

How busy is Hot Springs in March?

March rates 8/10 for crowds (Busy) at Hot Springs National Park — about 79% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 277,860.

What is the weather like at Hot Springs in March?

In March, Hot Springs averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 5.0 inches of precipitation.