Hot Springs, Arkansas Outdoors & Sports
If you want to play outside, you've come to the right place.
Looking for a vacation destination where you can enjoy Arkansas sports and outdoors? Our Ouachita Mountains' backyard is truly a paradise for outdoor recreation. The beautiful Diamond Lakes region features tournament quality bass and trout fishing and year round water sports. State and National Parks in Arkansas offer camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding and birding along scenic mountain trails. World-class Arkansas golf courses in the Hot Springs area provide challenging play on lovely courses. When you go hunting for quartz crystals, you can keep all the natural treasures you find.
Oaklawn Park thoroughbred horse racing track and Garvan Woodland Gardens, our new 4 1/2 mile lake-side botanical masterpiece, are just two of the many exciting activities you'll find waiting for you in the Arkansas outdoors.
Take an online tour through our list of favorite outdoor adventure activities, then make plans to spend some fresh mountain air time in America's First Resort.
Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat
Your Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat ticket is your passport to beautiful Lake Hamilton. Sit back and relax aboard the Belle, a 300 passenger riverboat, and enjoy the Captain's narration as he unfolds the secrets of America's "Spa City". His entertaining tour includes million dollar mansions, natural islands, quaint resorts, panoramic views of the Ouachita Mountains, colorful anecdotes, humorous stories, and well researched historical information.
The Belle has sailed beautiful Lake Hamilton Since 1984 and continues to entertain visitors to Hot Springs National Park on a daily Basis. Enjoy our 15 mile cruises for sightseeing, lunch or our most popular cruise, the sunset dinner/dance cruise.
All decks are available for private parties and tour groups. Group rate are available for Parties of 20 or more. Two Decks are enclosed, air conditioned and heated.
Prices vary, Cruises run daily.
Brady Mountain Riding Stables
TAKE A RIDE ALONG THE SHADED TRAIL OVER LOOKING A RUNNING BRANCH THAT THE DEER AND OTHER WILDLIFE LIKE TO COME AND DRINK FROM. YOU WILL BE GUIDED BY A EXPERIENCED WRANGLER UP AND DOWN THE BEAUTIFUL OUACHITA MOUNTAINS. SO COME EXPERIENCE NATURE AS GOD MADE IT. WE OFFER UP TO A 2 HOUR TRAIL RIDE. AFTER YOUR LONG RIDE UNWIND PLAYING A ROUND OF MINIATURE GOLF AT THE 18 HOLE COURSE LOCATED ON THE PREMISES. DID YOU SAY YOU WERE HUNGRY? ENJOY DINNER OVER LOOKING ONE OF THE CLEANEST LAKES IN ARKANSAS, LAKE OUACHITA AT BRADY MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT. MAYBE YOU WOULD LIKE TO CAMP OR HOW ABOUT STAYING IN ONE OF THE MANY HOUSEBOATS THAT IS LOCATED ON THE LAKE. THERE IS PLENTY TO DO HERE. WE OFFER BIRTHDAY PACKAGES AND GROUP RATES ,CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON.
---Prices $29.63 weekdays which includes cart; $39 weekends which includes cart. Twilight fees at $25 and begins at 2:00 p.m. during fall and winter and 3:00 during spring and summer. Located just 3 miles north of downtown Hot Springs, Belvedere Golf Club is rated as one of Arkansas' top ten courses. Belvedere Golf Club is a beautiful and scenic 18-hole championship golf course spread out over 135 acres and surrounded by the Ouachita mountain range, neighboring lakes and national parks. It has proven to be an inviting destination for golfers of all skill levels. Belvedere Golf Club is open seven days a week with a full-service grill while offering a variety of beverages. A driving range is provided, along with a putting green. Golf carts are electric-powered to add to your golfing pleasure and are less than one year old. Please accept our invitation to travel through our website at belvederegolfclub.net and learn why Belvedere is a great place to invest your time for a memorable golfing experience.
Brady Mountain Riding Stables
TAKE A RIDE ALONG THE SHADED TRAIL OVER LOOKING A RUNNING BRANCH THAT THE DEER AND OTHER WILDLIFE LIKE TO COME AND DRINK FROM. YOU WILL BE GUIDED BY A EXPERIENCED WRANGLER UP AND DOWN THE BEAUTIFUL OUACHITA MOUNTAINS. SO COME EXPERIENCE NATURE AS GOD MADE IT. WE OFFER UP TO A 2 HOUR TRAIL RIDE. AFTER YOUR LONG RIDE UNWIND PLAYING A ROUND OF MINIATURE GOLF AT THE 18 HOLE COURSE LOCATED ON THE PREMISES. DID YOU SAY YOU WERE HUNGRY? ENJOY DINNER OVER LOOKING ONE OF THE CLEANEST LAKES IN ARKANSAS, LAKE OUACHITA AT BRADY MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT. MAYBE YOU WOULD LIKE TO CAMP OR HOW ABOUT STAYING IN ONE OF THE MANY HOUSEBOATS THAT IS LOCATED ON THE LAKE. THERE IS PLENTY TO DO HERE. WE OFFER BIRTHDAY PACKAGES AND GROUP RATES ,CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON.
Mountain Harbor Resort on Lake Ouachita
Hot Springs,
AR
71901
870-867-1296
Houseboats and Wave Runners.
Brady Mountain Water Toys
Lake Ouachita
Hot Springs,
AR
71901
501-767-9575
Anchors Away Houseboat Rentals
We are DeGray Lake's only houseboat rental company. Our boats are 16x73 with 6 queen bedrooms, 2 full baths, hot tub, water slide, washer & dryer, satellite T.V., DVD & VCR player, and furnished kitchen.
*Personal watercraft rentals also available.
Arkansas Striped Bass Fishing
Create a memory of a life time fishing with the Arkansas Striper team guides on beautiful Lake Ouachita and Lake Hamilton for Striped Bass.Year round fishing with all equipment and bait provided, your catch cleaned and packaged for you! Families, friends, and large groups are welcome.
Cedar Glades Park -- Garland County
What is your idea of heaven? With 432 acres of beautiful cedar forests, panoramic views of streams from our observation deck, miles and miles of nature trail and camping area, as well as activities for everyone in the family, we can surely help you get there!
Cedar Glades Park is home to 15 miles of premium mountain bike and hiking trail recently voted best trails in the state by the Arkansas Mountain Bike Racing Series.
There is also, a World Class Disc Golf Course, Arkansas' Premier R/C Flying Field, with twist, turns, jumps, and an ADA accessible covered control deck.
There is something for everyone with two meeting pavilions with ADA accessible tables, playground, group campgrounds, restroom facilities, drinking fountain, scenic overlooks, observation decks, and more.