To reach Lake Catherine State Park, travelers must drive a little more than 12 miles southeast of downtown Hot Springs; the park is not accessible via public transit. Accommodations at Lake ...

whose alleged healing benefits rival the storied waters of Hot Springs National Park. Lake Ouachita State Park offers two trails for visitors who prefer to stay on land, ranging from a half-mile ...

After that, I headed to Summer Lake Hot Springs — home to rentable cabins, RV sites and campsites — where you can soak and look up at a sky with some of the best star viewing in the world.