Diamond Lakes Travel Association

Pontoon boat cruising through a narrow tree-lined inlet on DeGray Lake with calm water and dense forest all around.
Exploring quiet coves by boat at DeGray Lake...
Two people riding a red towable tube behind a boat at sunset on DeGray Lake, with small islands and forested hills in the background.
Sunset tubing on DeGray Lake...
Children playing in the sand while adults relax on the beach at DeGray Lake State Park, with swimming area buoys and forest in the background.
Beach day at DeGray Lake State Park...
Children playing in the sand while adults relax on the beach at DeGray Lake State Park, with swimming area buoys and forest in the background.
Beach day at DeGray Lake State Park...
Aerial view of a lone fisherman standing on a bass boat in the middle of a calm, expansive lake surrounded by forested shoreline.
Peaceful fishing on open water in Arkansas...
Man reaching over the side of a bass boat to pull a fish from the water, with trees reflected on a calm lake.
Reeling in a catch on one of Arkansas’s scenic lakes...
Summer lake fun for the whole family in the Diamond Lakes Region Arkansas
Summer lake fun for the whole family in the Diamond Lakes Region Arkansas...
Wide sidewalk lined with historic bathhouses and lampposts on Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs National Park.
Stroll shaded sidewalks of Bathhouse Row and discover the spa culture of Hot Springs ...
Live thoroughbred racing at Oaklawn Hot Springs
Live thoroughbred racing at Oaklawn Hot Springs...
Superior Bathhouse Brewery in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The world’s only beer brewed with thermal spring water & the only brewery located in a National Park!
Superior Bathhouse Brewery in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The world’s only beer brewed with...
Lake Ouachita in Mount Ida, Arkansas
Lake Ouachita in Mount Ida, Arkansas...
Young girl walking on a stone path surrounded by vibrant tulips at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Spring tulip blooms at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas...
Modern, sculptural Evans Tree House elevated among tall pine trees at Garvan Woodland Gardens, with visitors exploring the elevated walkway and balcony.
The Evans Tree House at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas...
Man helping kids look for Diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas
Look for diamonds and keep what you find at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas...
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Magic Springs Theme and Water Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas...
Horses with jockeys racing past the grandstand at Oaklawn on a bright, sunny day.
Feel the thunder as racehorses charge down the Oaklawn track...
Group of friends cheering with excitement at a craps table inside Oaklawn Casino, chips stacked in front of them
High stakes, big energy and the thrill of a win at Oaklawn Casino...
Woman sitting with a camera inside a rocky opening at Window Rock, overlooking a scenic, tree-covered valley and winding river.
Photographing the view from Window Rock near Caddo Gap...

What to know

Welcome to Arkansas' Diamond Lakes Region!

With five lakes, three rivers, Hot Springs National Park and the Ouachita National Forest, you may be thinking the Diamond Lakes Region is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. And you're right! But, there's more-- so much more.

Welcome to a place as rich in natural beauty as it is in history, culture and cuisine. 

When you visit Arkansas' Diamond Lakes region, you can hike to waterfalls, dig for diamonds (yes, really!) and shop at local art galleries. If you love a thrill, there are amusement parks and biking trails aplenty as well as stunning botanical gardens to stroll in any season. Rent a boat and cruise, ski or wakesurf on the lake. Stay in historic lodging or enjoy downtime at a peaceful resort. Catch live music in charming downtown areas. 

Whatever your passion, you'll find fun in Hot Springs and the Diamond Lakes Region. 

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