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Lake-Hamilton
is a man-made lake located in central Arkansas near the city of Hot Springs. It's often associated with Lake Catherine, which is also in the area. Lake Hamilton was created in 1932 for electrical power, but today it's one of Arkansas' most popular recreational lakes. The 7,460-acre lake is also a popular residential lake. Much of the shoreline is filled with condominiums, homes, resorts, hotels and restaurants. State Scenic 7 Byway crosses the lake and Hill Wheatley Park is located on the shoreline. The park has a swimming area with a man-made sandy beach, picnic facilities and restrooms. Other activities include boating, fishing, waterskiing and parasailing. A 400 passenger riverboat called the Belle of Hot Springs offers cruises on Lake Hamilton for sightseeing, lunch, dinner or dance cruises. Garvan Woodland Gardens, a 210-acre botanical park is also accessible by boat. Rentals of watercraft and water sports accessories are available at the lake. Lake Hamilton is located on the southern end of the city of Hot Springs. The city is filled with attractions from thoroughbred racing to water parks, shopping, fine dining and many other Hot Springs attractions.
Surrounding areas: Hot Springs, Arkansas (5.9 mi), Bismarck, Arkansas (8.6 mi), Mountain Pine, Arkansas (11.1 mi), Hot Springs Village, Arkansas (17.8 mi), Lake Ouachita, Arkansas (18.2 mi), Arkadelphia, Arkansas (21.1 mi), Mountain Harbor Resort, Arkansas (22.0 mi)
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Lake Hamilton Vacation Rentals
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Lake Hamilton Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Baymont Inn & Suites | 5321 Central Ave | Hot Springs, AR | | (877) 229-6668 | | Days Inn Hamilton Resort | 106 Lookout Point | Hot Springs, AR | | (501) 525-5666 | | Clarion Resort On The Lake | 4813 Central Ave | Hot Springs National Park, AR | 1.4 mi. | (501) 525-1391 | | Super 8 Motel | 4726 Central Ave | Hot Springs, AR | 1.6 mi. | (888) 526-0188 | | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 4319 Central Ave | Hot Springs National Park, AR | 2.3 mi. | (501) 525-1660 | | Hampton Inn | 151 Temperance Hill Rd | Hot Springs National Park, AR | 2.3 mi. | (501) 525-7000 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 4253 Central Ave | Hot Springs National Park, AR | 2.4 mi. | (501) 520-6400 | | Holiday Inn Express | 4253 Central Ave | Hotsprings, AZ | 2.4 mi. | (501) 520-6400 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 3627 Central Ave | Hot Springs, AR | 3.7 mi. | (877) 682-4442 | | Americas Best Value Inn | 2204 Central Ave | Hot Springs National Park, AR | 5.0 mi. | (501) 624-5551 | | Howard Johnson Inn | 400 W Grand Ave | Hot Springs, AR | 5.9 mi. | (501) 624-4441 | | Lake Hamilton Resort | 2803 Albert Pike | Hot Springs, AR | 5.9 mi. | (501) 767-5511 | | Travelodge Hot Springs | 1204 Central Ave | Hot Springs, AR | 5.9 mi. | (501) 321-1332 | | Hilton Inn-convention Center | 305 Malvern Ave | Hot Springs, AR | 6.3 mi. | (800) 844-7275 | | Hot Springs Embassy Suites | 400 Convention Blvd | Hot Springs National Park, AR | 6.5 mi. | (501) 624-9200 | | Rodeway Inn | 1125 E Grand Ave | Hot Springs National Park, AR | 7.1 mi. | (501) 624-3321 | | Knights Inn Hot Springs | 1871 E Grand Ave | Hot Springs National Park, AR | 7.7 mi. | (501) 624-4436 | | Hampton Inn | 108 Malvern Rd | Arkadelphia, AR | 15.0 mi. | (870) 403-0800 | | Quality Inn | 150 Valley St | Arkadelphia, AR | 15.1 mi. | (870) 230-1506 | | Super 8 Motel Malvern | 3445 Oliver Lancaster Blvd | Malvern, AR | 15.5 mi. | (501) 332-5755 | | Comfort Inn | 2320 Leopard Ln | Malvern, AR | 16.7 mi. | (501) 467-3300 | | Days Inn | 1501 I-30 | Benton, AR | 20.8 mi. | (501) 776-3200 | | Comfort Inn | 100 Crystal PL Dr | Arkadelphia, AR | 21.1 mi. | (870) 246-3800 | | Super 8 Motel | 118 Vly St | Arkadelphia, AR | 21.1 mi. | (870) 246-8585 | | Riverwood Inn | 363 Hwy 70 E | Glenwood, AR | 26.8 mi. | (870) 356-4567 | | Ramada Inn | 13732 I-30 | Benton, AR | 28.2 mi. | (501) 776-1900 |
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Lake Hamilton Weather & Climate
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Central Arkansas has a climate classified as humid subtropical. Summers are hot and muggy and winters are mild, with very little snow. Daily high in winter are 50 degrees F. Annual precipitation averages between 40-60 inches. Snowfall averages about five inches.
Snowfall is more common in the northern half of the state. Central and southern Arkansas are more apt to get ice storms, sleet and freezing rain. Thunderstorms are very common, however, with the area receiving around 60 per year. Arkansas is known for extreme weather, especially in the form of tornadoes. Some of the most destructive tornadoes in U.S. history have struck the state, which receives an average of 26 per year. Central Arkansas also often gets the remnants of tropical storms from the Gulf of Mexico, which brings large amounts of rain in a short time.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
50°F |
29°F |
3.70 in. |
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| February |
57°F |
33°F |
3.92 in. |
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| March |
65°F |
41°F |
5.32 in. |
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| April |
74°F |
48°F |
5.31 in. |
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| May |
81°F |
57°F |
6.41 in. |
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| June |
88°F |
65°F |
5.02 in. |
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| July |
94°F |
70°F |
4.18 in. |
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| August |
93°F |
68°F |
3.08 in. |
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| September |
86°F |
61°F |
4.05 in. |
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| October |
76°F |
50°F |
5.21 in. |
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| November |
62°F |
40°F |
6.29 in. |
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| December |
53°F |
32°F |
5.20 in. |
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Lake Hamilton Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Memorial Field (HOT) located about 3 miles north of Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Adams Field (LIT) located approximately 53 miles east of Lake Hamilton in Little Rock, Arkansas, Harrell Field (CDH) located roughly 58 miles south of Lake Hamilton in Camden, Arkansas, and finally the Mena Intermountain Municipal airport (M39) located around 63 miles west of Lake Hamilton in Mena, Arkansas.
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Lake Hamilton Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Magic Springs and Crystal Falls | Hot Springs | AR | 5.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wild River Country | North Little Rock | AR | 52.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Diamondhead Golf Club | Hot Springs | AR | 5.8 mi. | | | Hot Springs Golf & Country Club | Hot Springs | AR | 5.8 mi. | | | Essex Park Golf Course | Hot Springs National Park | AR | 6.8 mi. | | | Lakeside Golf Club | Hot Springs National Park | AR | 6.8 mi. | | | Magic Hills Golf Course | Hot Springs National Park | AR | 6.8 mi. | | | Caddo Creek Golf Club | Bismarck | AR | 9.0 mi. | | | DeGray State Park Golf Course | Bismarck | AR | 9.0 mi. | | | Belvedere Country Club | Hot Springs National Park | AR | 9.8 mi. | | | Arkadelphia Country Club | Arkadelphia | AR | 18.9 mi. | | | Glenwood Country Club | Glenwood | AR | 26.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lake Catherine State Park | | AR | 10.0 mi. | | | De Gray State Park | | AR | 13.3 mi. | | | Lake Ouachita State Park | | AR | 13.7 mi. | | | Jenkins Ferry State Park | | AR | 35.0 mi. | | | Daisy State Park | | AR | 39.2 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Old State House Museum | Little Rock | AR | 51.0 mi. | (History) | | Old Washington Historic State Park | Washington | AR | 56.1 mi. | (History) | | Arkansas Tech University of Prehistory and History | Russellville | AR | 59.0 mi. | (History) | | ATU Museum of Prehistory and History | Russellville | AR | 59.0 mi. | (History) |
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