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Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park is a national park in United States, established in 1921, covering 23 km² (9 sq mi). It is the #60 largest of United States's 77 national parks. United States National Park in central Arkansas.

Area
23 km²
Established
1921
IUCN
III: Natural Monument or Feature
Nearest airport
HOT · 6 km
Hot Springs National Park
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Nearest airports to Hot Springs National Park

  1. 1
    Memorial Field Airport Flag of United StatesHot Springs, United States Airports in United States
    HOT6 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field Flag of United StatesLittle Rock, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    LIT80 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field Flag of United StatesEl Dorado, United States Airports in United States
    ELD145 kmstraight line

More about Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park is one of 77 national parks in the United States — United States National Park in central Arkansas. It covers 23 km² (2,250 ha) — about 11.1 times the size of Monaco, making it the #60 largest national park in the United States (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1921, 105 years ago — the first national parks in the United States date back to 1861. It is listed in IUCN category III: Natural Monument or Feature — protecting a specific natural monument.

Visiting Hot Springs National Park

The closest airport is Memorial Field Airport (HOT), about 6 km away — around 7 minutes by car; alternatively Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT, 80 km).

Frequently asked questions

How big is Hot Springs National Park?

23 km² — about 2,250 hectares or 9 square miles.

When was Hot Springs National Park established?

In 1921 — 105 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Hot Springs National Park?

Memorial Field Airport (HOT), about 6 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Hot Springs National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category III: Natural Monument or Feature of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.