Road trip · Arkansas
Arkansas Ozarks Loop
The loop
Hot Springs, Buffalo National River and Eureka Springs.
Overview line between stops, not turn-by-turn directions.
Stop by stop
- 1
Hot Springs National Park
Suggested: 1 day (full guide: 1–2 days)
~120 mi straight-line from Hot Springs National Park
2Buffalo National River
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–4 days)
Check Water Levels and Camping Availability Officially
~75 mi straight-line from Buffalo National River
3Eureka Springs
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–3 days)
Quick answers
How many days do I need for the Arkansas Ozarks Loop?
Plan about 6 days to give each of the 3 stops its suggested minimum time, plus extra if you add rest days.
Which order should I visit the stops in?
Hot Springs National Park, then Buffalo National River, then Eureka Springs. The order keeps each leg as short as possible.
Do any stops on this loop need reservations?
Check booking rules early for Buffalo National River. Each stop's guide links to the official source.