Lake Hamilton
A reservoir created out of the Ouachita River, Lake Hamilton was filled south of Hot Springs following the construction of Carpenter Dam in the 1930s.
Plan Around Lake Hamilton
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Lake Hamilton Details
A reservoir created out of the Ouachita River, Lake Hamilton was filled south of Hot Springs following the construction of Carpenter Dam in the 1930s. The 7,200-acre reservoir is surrounded by resorts and offers plenty of on-water recreation, such as parasailing, boating, fishing and waterskiing. The 400-passenger Belle of Hot Springs riverboat offers daily cruises, and there's also a botanical garden, Garvan Woodland Gardens, accessible from the water.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lake Hamilton
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3.4 mi away
City of Hot Springs
The city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, which surrounds Hot Springs National Park, has a population of a little over 35,000 residents.
3.9 mi away
Music Mountain
Music Mountain is the park's highest peak, at 1,405 feet.
4.1 mi away
West Mountain
West Mountain, in the western park of the park, offers a number of trails and also offers a great scenic drive..
4.6 mi away
Prospect Avenue
Those who wish to access the western portion of the park via West Mountain Drive can do so from Prospect Avenue.
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Bull Bayou
Bull Bayou is a stream that runs along the western edge of Hot Springs National Park near Music Mountain.
