Restoring The Belle of Hot Springs River Boat

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Restoring The Belle of Hot Springs River Boat

We are bringing back the Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat. Follow along as we bring back this Hot Springs icon.
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06/18/2026

More improvements underway on the Belle of Hot Springs!

We’re currently repainting the boat and giving her an all-new look. Stay tuned as we reveal the new color scheme and design in the coming weeks. We can’t thank everyone enough for the support, encouragement, and excitement throughout this restoration journey.

Our goal is to bring the Belle back to her former beauty while giving her a fresh new style all her own. What you’ll see when she returns will be unlike anything she’s looked like in the past.

Thank you for being part of the journey. The best is yet to come!

06/04/2026

Sorry we’ve been a little quiet lately, but rest assured we’ve been hard at work on the Belle of Hot Springs!

Between ordering engine parts, electrical upgrades, and a lot of behind-the-scenes cosmetic work, we’re steadily moving forward every day. Coming soon you’ll see fresh paint, new lighting, and a brand-new walkway to the boat after the previous one was damaged during the storm.

Today we proudly raised a new flag on the Belle, and it was a great reminder of how far we’ve come—and how far we’re going.

If you pass by on the water or on land, give us a honk and a wave! Your support, encouragement, and excitement mean more to us than you know.

This isn’t a short-term project—it’s a long-term labor of love. We truly believe the finished product will be something special for Hot Springs, and we can’t thank you enough for sticking with us on this journey.

The best is yet to come!

04/30/2026

This unique car / boat was a popular vehicle around the Hot Springs area in the 1960's and was often used to show real estate located on the lake to potential buyers. It could operate on a road or in the water and always got lots of attention! But in this case...oops... it leaked!
The car / boat sank Sunday May 19, 1966 in Lake Hamilton at Baywood Colony. It was raised May 27th by Diving Associates.

L to R - Robert Byers, Louis Brodrich and Jim Wehunt.
Hot Springs News, J. Newby, Publisher, 1966

Garland County Historical Society archives
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04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the owners and staff of the Belle of Hot Springs! We’re still hard at work bringing her back to glory, and we can’t wait to share the journey with you. Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you all for the incredible support—it truly means the world to us!

01/08/2026

The work never stops at the Belle of Hot Springs! Another productive day cleaning shoreline and removing debris from around the boat. We’re getting really close to starting work on the inside, and the progress is exciting to see.

Stay tuned—big things are coming.

12/27/2025

Early morning shoreline cleanup !! We are doing our part to keep Lake Hamilton beautiful.
We pulled a lot of trash from our shoreline this morning! Its amazing what a difference a little hard work can make. Huge thank you to all of our workers who showed up early and helped make this happen. We’re proud to do our part to protect and preserve this beautiful lake for everyone to enjoy.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Belle of Hot Springs
What an exciting year 2025 has been for the Belle of Hot Springs. From major renovations to big steps forward in our remodel, this year has been all about progress, perseverance, and bringing this beautiful lady back to life.
As we look ahead to 2026, we’re full of hope and excitement for what’s to come—and we’re working hard to have the boat ready to welcome everyone back aboard.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way. Your encouragement, patience, and belief in this project mean more than we can put into words.
From our crew to your family, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Belle of Hot Springs

12/22/2025

WE HAVE A NEW ROOF!
After several months of hard work and the help of multiple dedicated crews, we are excited to say that we have finally completed sealing the roof of the Belle of Hot Springs. She is officially dry, and that’s a huge milestone for us.
Now that the roof is sealed, we can move forward with interior work and continue bringing this beautiful boat back to life. Thank you to everyone who has played a part in this process and to the community for all the continued support. We’re just getting started.

12/05/2025

If you’ve driven by the Belle of Hot Springs over the past 3–4 weeks, you’ve probably noticed someone sandblasting every inch of this beautiful lady — rain, heat, cold, it hasn’t mattered.
I want to take a moment to introduce you to Cale Hollingsworth, one of the hardest-working people I’ve ever met. His dedication and grit have played a huge role in bringing the Belle back to her former glory.

Thank you, Cale, for everything you’re doing to help restore this incredible piece of Hot Springs history.

12/02/2025

Rain or Shine — The Work Never Stops!

Cold weather… rain… wind… it doesn’t matter — our crew is out here every day working hard to bring The Belle of Hot Springs back to her full glory.

Every honk from the bridge, every message, every wave — we feel it and we appreciate it more than you know. ❤️

Thank you for the incredible support. Big things are coming, Hot Springs… stay tuned.

Address

5200 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR
71913

Website

http://www.thebelleofhotsprings.com/

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