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Outdoors West of town, Eureka Springs

Lake Leatherwood City Park

An outdoor spot in West of town, Eureka Springs, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Lake Leatherwood City Park in West of town, Eureka Springs
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Why go

Spring-fed lake with hiking and mountain biking trails close to town.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Eureka Springs, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Thorncrown Chapel, 1.4 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
West of town
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Eureka Springs, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Thorncrown Chapel

    Fay Jones's glass-and-timber chapel set in the forest.

    Sight · 1.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Gotahold Brewing

    Craft brewery with a wooded beer garden and live music.

    Drinks · 2.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Crescent Hotel

    1886 hilltop hotel with views and nightly ghost tours.

    Sight · 2.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Basin Spring Park

    Small park at the center of the historic district where the town began.

    Sight · 2.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Mud Street Cafe

    Below-street-level café in an old building, known for breakfasts and coffee.

    Food · 2.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Local Flavor Cafe

    Main Street café with a balcony over the street, good for brunch.

    Food · 2.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Lake Leatherwood City Park is a stop on our Ozarks Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Eureka Springs

Lake Leatherwood City Park is our only outdoors pick in Eureka Springs; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Eureka Springs guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Eureka Springs run from 43°F in January to 91°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Lake Leatherwood City Park itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Eureka Springs from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Eureka Springs weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Lake Leatherwood City Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
1303 Co Rd 204, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, USA
Coordinates
36.43445, -93.75972
Destination
Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Lake Leatherwood City Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lake Leatherwood City Park?

Plan on about 2 hours at Lake Leatherwood City Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lake Leatherwood City Park?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Hike the lake loop trail; rentals in summer.

Is Lake Leatherwood City Park free?

Yes, we list Lake Leatherwood City Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Lake Leatherwood City Park?

Lake Leatherwood City Park is at 1303 Co Rd 204, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, USA, in West of town. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lake Leatherwood City Park?

Lake Leatherwood City Park appears on Ozarks Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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