re: Hot Springs, Arkansas

Lake Hamilton

Does the area lakes i.e Hamilton or Ouachita stay cool enough for swimming or do they heat up like a bathtub by mid-late July?
Considering a weekend trip just so the kids can enjoy some decent freshwater swimming.

Go to the Ohio Club for sure,I feel that Hot Springs is good for 3-4 days . These days need to be planned out in advance. Plenty to do/see in the area;however, doing your research in advance will make the trip a good one vs a bad one.

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Does the area lakes i.e Hamilton or Ouachita stay cool enough for swimming or do they heat up like a bathtub by mid-late July?

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It'll be cool enough to swim. They are deep so it won't be hot unless you go where it's shallow.

Go see the glass church.

Great thing about Lake Hamilton is you can choose where you want to anchor for whatever water temperature you want, from 53 F at the north dam to 80 F at the south dam/shallow areas.