Downtown Eureka Springs, AR Historic Quarter, five minutes from Forest Springs Resort

Location

Hotel in Eureka Springs, AR, Minutes From Downtown

Forest Springs Resort is a boutique hotel in Eureka Springs, AR, at 2044 E Van Buren, about 1.5 miles, or a five-minute drive, from downtown Eureka Springs and the Historic Quarter. The town trolley stops out front, and parking is included with every room.

The property sits on 10+ acres of Ozark forest with a Nordic sauna, cold plunge, outdoor forest-view pool, red light therapy, forest trails, a pickleball court, and a fireside lounge, a quiet base within minutes of the shops, galleries, and nearby local restaurants on Spring Street.

How close is downtown?

From the front drive, downtown Eureka Springs is 1.5 miles west along Highway 62, five minutes by car, or a trolley ride from the stop directly outside. Basin Spring Park, the Historic Quarter's shops and galleries, and the Crescent Hotel are all within that same short trip. Thorncrown Chapel is about ten minutes out, Lake Leatherwood and Black Bass Lake are close by, and Bentonville with Crystal Bridges is roughly 50 minutes.

Find us on the map

Forest Springs Resort
2044 E Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 239-8978

Why guests pick this over staying downtown

The Historic Quarter is steep, narrow, and short on parking. Staying five minutes out means a level driveway, your own parking space, forest instead of street noise, and amenities that downtown Victorians cannot fit, a sauna, cold plunge, and pool on the same grounds. You still get downtown for dinner and back in ten minutes total.

Pool deck seating at Forest Springs Resort, a hotel in Eureka Springs, AR near downtown

The grounds

Illustrated property map of Forest Springs Resort in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Ten-plus acres: sauna, cold plunge, pool, trails, pickleball, fire pits.

Good to know

  • 1.5 miles / five minutes from downtown Eureka Springs.
  • Trolley stop at the entrance; on-site parking with every room.
  • Check-in 3:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM, self check-in with digital access.
  • Self check-in with on-site staff backup: your door code arrives by text, and if it doesn't work, text or call (479) 239-8978.
  • Two dogs welcome per room, no size limits.
  • No on-site dining; nearby local restaurants are minutes away.

FAQ

Location questions guests ask before booking

Where is Forest Springs Resort relative to downtown Eureka Springs?

Forest Springs Resort is at 2044 E Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, about 1.5 miles east of downtown Eureka Springs, a five-minute drive from the Historic Quarter on Spring Street. The town trolley stops out front, so guests can reach downtown shops and restaurants without driving.

Are there hotels in downtown Eureka Springs, AR with parking?

Downtown parking in Eureka Springs is limited because the Historic Quarter sits on steep, narrow streets. Forest Springs Resort is five minutes from downtown with on-site parking included for every room, which is why many guests stay here and take the trolley or a short drive into town.

What is near Forest Springs Resort?

Forest Springs Resort is minutes from downtown Eureka Springs and the Historic Quarter, Basin Spring Park, the Crescent Hotel, Thorncrown Chapel, Lake Leatherwood, Beaver Lake, and Black Bass Lake. Bentonville and Crystal Bridges are about 50 minutes away.

Is Forest Springs Resort walkable to restaurants?

The resort has no on-site restaurant. Nearby local restaurants in downtown Eureka Springs are a five-minute drive or a trolley ride away, and the fireside Forest Lounge on property serves drinks for guests.

Is there a wellness hotel in Eureka Springs?

Yes. Forest Springs Resort is a boutique 10-acre forest resort in Eureka Springs with a Nordic sauna, cold plunge, outdoor forest-view pool, forest trails, and red light therapy, five minutes from downtown.

Which Eureka Springs hotel has a Nordic sauna and cold plunge?

Forest Springs Resort is the only forest sauna and cold plunge resort in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, with a glass sauna and dedicated cold plunge on a forest deck, open throughout your stay with no appointment or upcharge.

Is there a dog-friendly boutique hotel in Eureka Springs?

Yes. At Forest Springs Resort, dogs are welcomed at no extra charge (a $250 refundable deposit, up to two per room), with 10+ wooded acres of forest trails and open space right on the property. Dogs only; cats and other pets are not permitted.

Where can I do contrast therapy in the Ozarks?

Forest Springs Resort in Eureka Springs, Arkansas pairs a Nordic-style sauna with a cold plunge on a forest deck: the only forest sauna and cold plunge resort in Eureka Springs, included with every stay.

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