With 11 recreational lakes, Hot Springs Village is a community of lakes surrounded by land. Amenities include swimming beaches, covered pavilions and two full-service marinas. The lakes offer a variety of fun activities like fishing, swimming, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, boating and skiing.
Lakes
Lake Balboa
Lake Balboa is the largest lake in Hot Springs Village at 944 acres, allowing for fishing, swimming, and water sports. The lake has a large sand beach with rentable shade shelters and a covered pavilion with picnic tables, restrooms, fireplace and grill. There is also a boat ramp and full-service marina offering boat and slip rentals. The speed limit is 35 mph.
Balboa Marina - (501) 922-3435
Balboa Pavillion and Shade Shelter Rentals - (501) 922-5050
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Lake Coronado
Lake Coronado is approximately 380 acres with a boat ramp, picnic tables and grills. Fishing, swimming, and water sports are permitted, and the speed limit is 30 mph. Boat slip rentals are available through the Coronado Community Center and are located on the lake behind the Coronado Fitness Center.
Annual Boat Slip Leases - (501) 922-5050
Lake Cortez
Lake Cortez is 245 acres and has a boat ramp and covered pavilion with picnic tables, restrooms, fireplace and grill. Fishing, swimming and water sports are allowed. The speed limit is 30 mph.
Cortez Pavilion Rental - (501) 922-5050
Lake DeSoto
Lake DeSoto is approximately 200 acres and has a boat ramp and full-service marina. Uncovered slips are available for short and long term rental. The beach is pea gravel and has picnic tables and grills. Fishing, swimming, and water sports are allowed. The speed limit is 30 mph.
DeSoto Marina
Boat Rentals - (501) 922-5511
Fridays & Saturdays: 9AM-7PM
Sundays: 9AM-5PM
Mondays & Tuesdays: BY RESERVATION ONLY
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9AM-5PM, and by reservation until 7PM
Annual Boat Slip Leases - (501) 922-5050
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Lake Estrella
Lake Estrella is approximately 21 acres and has a boat ramp located off Panorama Drive. Fishing and swimming are allowed, water sports are not. The speed limit is NO WAKE.
Lake Granada
Lake Granada is 54 acres and has a boat ramp located off Gusta Lane. Fishing and swimming are allowed, water sports are not. The speed limit is 20 mph.
Lake Isabella
Lake Isabella is 25 acres and has a boat ramp located off Pillar Lane. Fishing and swimming are allowed, water sports are not. Speed limit is NO WAKE.
Lake Maria
Lake Maria is 27 acres and has a boat ramp located off Linares Lane. Fishing and swimming are allowed, water sports are not. The speed limit is NO WAKE.
Lake Pineda
Lake Pineda is 62 acres and has a boat ramp located off Camino Road. Fishing and swimming are allowed, water sports are not. Speed limit is 20 mph.
Fishing
Fishing is fantastic throughout Hot Springs Village. The lakes have been stocked with bass, catfish, sunfish, crappie, walleye and other species. The fish population is monitored by the Hot Springs Village POA Lakes Management department and additional stockings are scheduled as needed. In addition to local Hot Springs Village rules and regulations, all U.S. and Arkansas fishing and boating regulations apply to Village lakes. An Arkansas fishing license is required for anyone 16 years of age and older.
Marinas/Boating
Hot Springs Village has two marinas: Balboa Marina and DeSoto Marina. The marinas offer pontoon boat, kayak, and paddle board rentals. You can also purchase fishing gear, snacks, drinks and more.
DeSoto Marina - (501) 922-5511
DeSoto Marina is a full-service marina, owned and operated by the POA. A pontoon boat, paddle boards, canoe, kayaks, pedal boat, and CORCLs are available for rent by the hour, half day or full day. Staff at the marina also provide instructions for novices. DeSoto Marina offers smoothies, sandwiches, burgers and drinks which can be enjoyed on the deck overlooking the lake. Sunrise and sunset cruises are available in season. The marina is open seasonally from March through November.
Balboa Marina - (501) 922-3435
The Balboa Marina has everything you’ll need to spend a day on the water from boat rentals to snacks. It has both covered and non-covered slip rentals on a permanent or part-time basis as well as live bait and tackle supplies. Be sure to ask about their sunset tours.
Beaches & Pavilions
Hot Springs Village has two beaches with marked swimming areas. Beaches do not have lifeguards and are swim at your own risk.
Balboa Beach - 476 Ponce de Leon Drive
Balboa Beach is the largest beach and features a sand surface. There are four shade shelters available for rent throughout the season that feature picnic tables and a grill.
Balboa Shade Shelters - (501) 922-5050
DeSoto Beach - 26 Seville Lane
DeSoto Beach is pea gravel and has picnic tables and grills. Located off neighborhood streets, DeSoto Beach provides a wide view of Lake DeSoto and is located next to the spillway and DeSoto Spillway Trail.