Area Description: The Hot Springs/Lake Hamilton area has plenty to offer. There are numerous activities to fulfill anyone's interests. Here's a brief rundown of popular activities in the area: Lake Hamilton Lake Hamilton is 18.5 miles long and covers 7200 acres. It offers lots of areas to fish, boat, waterski and swim with warm waters throughout the summer. It sits along the Quachita river in between lakes Ouachita and Catherine. Originally home to Al Capone in the 1950's the Hot Springs area has developed into one of the most popular vacation destinations in the south. Lake Ouachita Lake Ouachita, the second cleanest lake in the United States, sits next to Lake Hamilton and offers numerous activities. Golf Courses There are numerous golf courses in the area including a few award winning/championship courses nearby. Fishing Lake Hamilton, Ouachita and Catherine all offer good year-round fishing. Lake Hamilton is home ... [Read More]

Area Description: The Hot Springs/Lake Hamilton area has plenty to offer. There are numerous activities to fulfill anyone's interests. Here's a brief rundown of popular activities in the area: Lake Hamilton Lake Hamilton is 18.5 miles long and covers 7200 acres. It offers lots of areas to fish, boat, waterski and swim with warm waters throughout the summer. It sits along the Quachita river in between lakes Ouachita and Catherine. Originally home to Al Capone in the 1950's the Hot Springs area has developed into one of the most popular vacation destinations in the south. Lake Ouachita Lake Ouachita, the second cleanest lake in the United States, sits next to Lake Hamilton and offers numerous activities. Golf Courses There are numerous golf courses in the area including a few award winning/championship courses nearby. Fishing Lake Hamilton, Ouachita and Catherine all offer good year-round fishing. Lake Hamilton is home to the Lake Hamilton Fishery which breed 3 million fingerlings annually. The range of fish includes scrappy redear, green and longear sunfish; black, spotted, white and smallmouth basses; black and white crappie; flathead, blue, channel, and bullhead catfish; walleye and chain pickerel. Rainbow trout are also stocked in both Lake Hamilton and Catherine. Bass fishing in Hamilton and Ouachita is popular in the summer, while forage fish and bass is popular in the winter on Lake Catherine. Horseracing The Oaklawn Jockey Club race season runs from mid-January through mid-April each year. The lake house is located conveniently down Central Ave. for easy access to the races. Bike Riding There are numerous bike routes nearby located in Ouachita National Forest and Hot Springs National Park. Water Sports You can rent party barges, jet skis and and boats at Kahuna Bay less than a mile away on Central Ave. Health Clubs / Workout Facilities The Hot Springs Health & Fitness Club is located just around the corner (2 minutes walk from the house). Voted one of the top three health clubs in Arkansas, Hot Springs Health & Fitness' 60,000-square-foot facility features one of the largest weight and cardio areas in the state. Hot Springs National Park The Hot Springs National Park is only a short drive away. Entrance to the park is free. Shopping The historic township of Hot Springs offers all kinds of boutique stores along with an array of antique stores. Dining There are numerous restaurants on Lake Hamilton that can be accessed by boat or by car. There are also plenty of restaurants along Central Ave (close by) and up the road in the city of Hot Springs. Thermal Baths and Day Spas Get a traditional natural bath at the Buckstaff Baths.