Quapaw Baths & Spa, Hot Springs

Oh we loved this place and will be back! We got their early, around 915 and there was a line around the front of the building. We were halfway up the line by the time they started letting people in, around 930. We got in and were in the baths by 10. If you don’t have any rubber-soled shoes they sell you a pretty nice pair for $12. It didn’t get too crowded and most people were friendly. The hottest back was 104 degrees and the coolest was 95 degrees. We alternated between all 4 baths. If you want any other services you have to reserve them. Walk-ins like us just get the public baths. No complaints. The attendants kept the floors as dry as they could and made sure everyone wore their slippers between pools and didn’t take anything they weren’t supposed to into the baths. There is a cafe with smoothies snacks and sandwiches. We spent 3 hours there. A great way to start the day!

If you haven't soaked in mineral Hot Springs before, you are missing out. We enjoyed the public pools with a variety of temperatures ranging from 98 to 104 degrees. It was interesting, knowing that the bath house had been there since the early 1900s. The cost is $25/pp (plus tax). We arrived around 3pm and had to wait about 30 minutes as they limit the number of people allowed in. You must bring a bathing suit and rubber shoes (or purchase them there). The admission cost gets you a towel (very thin), a locker w/key, drinking water and unlimited time in the hot springs. We spent a little more than an hour soaking. Highly recommend you treat yourself to this experience.