Desoto Park

Desoto Park, on the far eastern edge of Hot Springs National Park, offers fishing, a picnic pavilion, playground, restrooms and trails.

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Desoto Park Details

Desoto Park, on the far eastern edge of Hot Springs National Park, offers fishing, a picnic pavilion, playground, restrooms and trails. There's also an M-60 battle tank on display at this city park, and a hidden cave -- if you can find it.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Desoto Park

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0.2 mi away

Ricks Pond

On the third and final section of the Sunset Trail is Ricks Pond on Stonebridge Road, an area that was once owned by the Fordyce family and Earl Ricks, a former mayor of Hot Springs.

0.5 mi away

Gulpha Creek

Gulpha Creek runs roughly parallel to Highway 7 throughout the eastern portion of the park.

0.7 mi away

Goat Rock Trail

The 1.1-mile one-way Goat Rock Trail begins from the North Mountain Overlook.

0.7 mi away

Gulpha Gorge Campground

Gulpha Gorge Campground provides the only in-park opportunity for camping or lodging of any kind.

0.7 mi away

Upper Dogwood Trail

The Upper Dogwood Trail is one mile, one-way when hikers start from the North Mountain Overlook.