Quapaw Baths & Spa - Day-use fee or pay-per-soak in Hot Springs, AR (2026)
Art Deco domes house four indoor thermal pools, a steam cave, and modern spa menu on Bathhouse Row.
Quapaw Baths & Spa is the Art Deco-domed bathhouse on Hot Springs National Park's Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs, Arkansas — opened in 1922, restored and reopened in 2008 as the modernized counterpart to the historic Buckstaff next door. Where Buckstaff still runs the strict 1912 hydrotherapy circuit, Quapaw operates four communal indoor thermal pools at varying temperatures, a steam cave, and a full modern spa menu. It's the easiest entry point to Bathhouse Row for visitors who want a relaxed coed pool experience instead of the Buckstaff's gender-segregated traditional routine. $25 wristband for the thermal pools.
What to expect
Walk in on Central Avenue (downtown Hot Springs, AR), pay $25, and you have access to the four indoor thermal pools and the steam cave for the day. Pools at 95°F, 100°F, 102°F, and 104°F. Add private soaking tubs ($30+) or spa services. The famous Art Deco dome is the visual centerpiece. Pair with a tour of the restored Fordyce Bathhouse (now the NPS visitor center, free), the Hot Springs National Park trails on West Mountain, and dinner downtown.
Temperature
95°-104°F
Pools
4 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Required
Dog policy
No pets at pools
Family policy
Adults only
Safety notes
- Children under 14 are not allowed in the main pools; teens 14–17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Locker rentals are limited—bring your own lock and towel to avoid extra fees.
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