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Adults - $30 includes free duck quacker, children (ages 3-12) - $20 includes free duck quacker, infants (ages 2 and under) - $10 includes free duck quacker.

*National Park Duck Tours is regulated by the United States Coast Guard and is required to count every guest on board no matter their age. Although the infant may be on a lap, we are not able to sell the seat because our total number of passengers cannot exceed the coast guard approved limit.​*

Tours Times : Fri-Sun 9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 7:30

 *Tours leave every 15 minutes when busy*

Tours Times : Mon-Thurs 11:00, 12:30, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, and 7:30 PM

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National Park Duck Tours

418 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National, Arkansas 71901, United States

(501) 520-1242

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Real fun for the family and kids. Nice little tour of downtown Hot Springs and nice boat ride as well.

The tour was nice but our driver made 2 different racist comments which made me and my husband a little uncomfortable. Other than that, it was fine. Would recommend with different driver.

Caught the "Duck" and took the amphibious boat tour around the Hot Springs area several years ago. I had never experience such a thing. It was quite fun. Board the boat on wheels in the downtown central Hot Springs area. The "Duck" drives around and through Hot Springs and then launches in to the water at a near by lake or bay. Of course while you are taking your "Duck" trip you are being lead by a tour guide that provides constant information about the Arkansas and the surround Hot Springs area.

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A breath of fresh fun.

There's really no time like lake time spend your visit to hot springs on the water.

Our lakes have helped happy visitors make some of the best memories of their lives. Float a canoe. Kayak to islands. Hook a bass. Camp on a shore. Wade by a waterfall. Or, just relax and soak it all in. 

Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs, Arkansas, is an outdoor paradise. 

Welcome to the Tri-Lakes region.

Lake Ouachita, Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine – all created by dams along the Ouachita River – offer a wide range of activities, each with its own unique character and scenery.

Lake Hamilton

Lake Hamilton fuses natural beauty and urban excitement. Restaurants, luxury resorts and palatial vacation homes line the shores only minutes from downtown Hot Springs. Hop off your boat and pick up a pizza, or grab a table to dine on the wharf. Shop for anything you need for the day or fuel your boat at the dockside stores. The lake offers more guided boat expeditions than any other. Take a pontoon boat tour or a duck boat tour. Or, if you'd prefer to be at the helm, check out one of many boat rental options at a handful of marinas in town.

Moving down stream, the waters from Lake Ouachita flow through Blakely Dam and into Lake Hamilton. The main body of water located right in town, on the south and west ends of Hot Springs. It is smaller, about one-sixth the size of Lake Ouachita, and is residentially and commercially developed, with grand houses, condos, restaurants and docks all along its shoreline. Consequently, it is a much busier lake with pleasure boaters out all summer long.

Entergy Arkansas performs an annual drawdown typically in early November. The size of the drawdown varies each winter, in part, to curb growth of nuisance vegetation. A vegetation management plan developed in conjunction with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission usually calls for alternating 3-foot and 5-foot drawdowns. The annual lowering of the lakes also is valuable to owners of shoreline facility, allowing them an opportunity to inspect and repair their structures and fortify the shoreline.

Entergy has used drawdowns on Lake Hamilton since 1996 to help control the spread of certain underwater plants that interfere with recreation.

Lake Catherine

From Lake Hamilton, the water flows through Carpenter Dam and into Lake Catherine. Located just southwest of town, this wooded oasis is the more secluded sister lake to social hotspot Lake Hamilton. Known for its serene charm as well as water sports and fishing, Lake Catherine is a 1,900-acre gem with trees rising all around and a natural, undeveloped feel.

There are good opportunities for swimming and boating, especially at Lake Catherine State Park, which has a nice swim beach, year-round boat rentals and the only full service marina on Lake Catherine. There are also 20 waterfront cabins, RV parking, a campground, playgrounds and a short hiking trail that leads to a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole.

Entergy Arkansas performs an annual drawdown typically in early November.

Lake Ouachita

The cleanest lake in the country and Arkansas’ largest lake is Lake Ouachita. Of the three manmade lakes along the Ouachita River, Lake Ouachita is the first on the river’s 600 mile journey from west-central Arkansas to north-central Louisiana. There is a restriction on commercial and residential building so the scenery comprises the all-natural wooded hills of the Ouachita National Forest. Lake Ouachita has between 600-900 miles of shoreline (depending on the water level) and about 40,000 acres of water.

Popular activities include bass and striper fishing, swimming, scuba diving, recreational boating, water skiing and other water sports. You will see all kinds of water craft on the lake from small kayaks and canoes to sailboats and houseboats. If you own or rent a boat, you can access the lake’s numerous uninhabited islands for free, primitive camping.

There are also several marinas, campgrounds and day use areas along the shoreline, including Lake Ouachita State Park, located about 15 miles from Hot Springs. The park offers family-friendly programs year-round including boat and kayak tours during the summer and bald eagle watch tours during the winter.

Take a drive up to Hickory Hill overlook for the most panoramic and spectacular view of this expansive lake. It is a fantastic place to picnic! There are also similar views from nearby hiking and biking trails, such as the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT).

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Looking to have a blast with your family and friends? Look no further!! We have a wide range of attractions, from Go-karts and Laser Tag to DUKW Tours and Wax Museum! Come join us for an unforgettable adventure!

Family Fun Awaits

Trex fun spot, central bowling lanes, family fun park.

Located conveniently in Downtown Hot Springs.  You can play indoor mini golf, Laser Tag, climb on Rope/Zip lines, and drive Go-Karts.

$5 attractions or $15 Rope/zip course

$40 Two Hour unlimited wristband

Featuring the newest and fastest Go-Karts in Hot Springs!  This track lets you race single or double karts through hairpin turns, breathtaking twists, and double-decked elevations that will leave everyone screaming for more. 

A Hot Springs favorite since 1960. Recently upgraded with new lanes, mini kids lanes, full bar and a snack bar serving all the goodies.  Open until 10 pm during the week and midnight on the weekends.    

Duck Boat Tours

Hamilton hangout.

It's not just a tour, it's an adventure. See the sights on land and water with an exciting 75 minute tour aboard an amphibious Coast Guard certified WW2 DUKW. 

Winery Tours

Come taste the finest native wines in Arkansas at both of our wineries! Over 18 different varieties of wine to choose from, made right here in Arkansas.  Free wine tastings at both locations.

The newest spot for family entertainment in Hot Springs. 16 Lanes of bowling with over 40 arcade games as well as a full menu and bar.

All Seasons Lodge

Tussaud wax museum.

Ideally located in Downtown Hot Springs.  Walking distance to restaurants, bars, entertainment, and Oaklawn Racetrack/Casino.  Clean rooms, WiFi, new flat screen tv's with satellite, a sparkling pool, and affordable rates make this a top choice for your stay in Hot Springs. 

A mainstay of Hot Springs since 1967, you can see lifelike statues of 100+ celebrities and movie characters.  There is a gambling museum included with admission.  Make sure to check out the escape tunnel the gangsters used when the police raided the casino!

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