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Lake DeSoto is one of twelve man-made lakes found in the country's largest gated community. Hot Springs Village is located in central Arkansas, 16 miles northeast of Hot Springs and Hot Springs National Park. Set along the slopes of the Ouachita Mountains, Lake DeSoto provides a delightful combination of nature's pleasures and the conveniences of a resort community within scenic Garland County.
There is no doubt that the Spanish explorer, Hernando DeSoto, traveled the land that would become Arkansas, but his trek to the area's hot springs in 1541 remains a legend. The story was enough for him to become the namesake of Lake DeSoto and provide the inspiration for many Spanish names found in Hot Springs Village. A vision of builder John A. Cooper, ground was broken on Hot Springs Village on February 15, 1970. By 1972 the Middle Fork of the Saline River was dammed, and Lake DeSoto had become a reality. Today, 26,000 acres of hills and forests have been transformed into lakes, homes, schools, streets, golf courses, swimming pools, athletic fields, fitness center and performing arts center, all for the private use of residents of Hot Springs Village.
At 200 acres Lake De Soto, sometimes called DeSoto Lake, is the fourth largest lake in Hot Springs Village. With depths running 74 feet and shoreline length running 7 miles, Lake DeSoto is open and ready for summer fun whether you prefer boating, swimming, waterskiing or fishing.
A boat ramp and full-service marina are available on Lake DeSoto, although many homes maintain their own private docks and boat lifts. You will also find the marina to be a convenient stop for fishing equipment, bait, fuel and the required state fishing license. Boats are restricted to a 28-foot limit. For those who don't own a boat, canoes, paddleboats, pontoon boats and fishing boats are available for rent. To preserve the tranquil environment of Lake DeSoto, jet skis, power racing boats and boats without mufflers are prohibited. The boating speed limit is set at 30 mph with no wake zones running within 100 feet of the shoreline.
On a hot Arkansas afternoon there is no better place to dip into Lake DeSoto's cool water than the swimming beach located near the dam at the south-east end of the lake. The pea-sized gravel beach comes with picnic tables and grills for residents to enjoy a day in the sun with friends and neighbors. No lifeguards are on duty at DeSoto Beach, so visitors swim at their own risk.
Whether you choose to fish from your own backyard or sail into the open water of private DeSoto Lake, anglers won't have to compete for space as they test their fishing skills. The beautiful tree-lined coves and inlets are often the best place to cast your line in hopes of catching black bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, blue cat, black crappie, white crappie, blue gill, green sun fish or bream. Any regulations on fish limits and size will be posted by the Property Owners Association.
In addition to activities on Lake DeSoto, residents have access to an endless selection of activities and amenities within Hot Springs Village. If you don't like lake swimming, the DeSoto Games Area includes a playground, swimming pool, diving pool and children's pool. Spread throughout the village you will find eight 18-hole golf courses and a 27-hole golf complex, miniature golf, Frisbee golf, over 20 tennis courts, 20 miles of hiking trails, lawn bowling, bocce ball, pickle ball, ball courts and ball fields. Indoor exercise is available at the Coronado Natatorium and Fitness Center where you will also find a heated indoor pool perfect for water aerobics and winter swimming. A wide variety of popular exercise equipment is available to residents with a fitness instructor on staff to help you get the most from your workout.
When Lake DeSoto residents want to enjoy the benefits of Arkansas' famous hot springs, they are a quick 12-minute drive from the 143-degree thermal waters of Hot Springs National Park. Set aside as the nation's first federal reservation in 1832, Hot Springs National Park is also the only national park found within a city. Bathouse Row, set within the resort community of Hot Springs, provides a selection of clean beautiful spa facilities waiting for visitors to walk in and unwind. With a population exceeding 96,000, Hot Springs is home to intriguing shops, a wonderful selection of cozy restaurants, art galleries and gardens. Surrounded by beautiful Victorian architecture, historic neighborhoods invite an afternoon of exploration and fun for residents of Hot Springs Village.
If 12 lakes are not enough for Lake DeSoto residents, Lake Ouachita lies immediately west within Ouachita State Park. Ouachita Lake covers 40,000 acres with 200 islands to explore and 900 miles of undeveloped shoreline. Often called the "Striped Bass Capital of the World," anglers will find largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, bream, crappie, catfish and walleye within the depths of the lake. In addition to boating, swimming and water skiing, aquatic activities include scuba diving and the unique Geo Float Trail, a 16-mile water-based trail leading boaters to geologic features around Lake Ouachita.
Hot Springs Village is located within Arkansas' scenic Ouachita Region. The gently rolling hills of the Ouachita Mountains cradle Lake DeSoto and shelter the homes along the tree-lined shore. Timeshares, vacation rentals and real estate properties spread across Lake DeSoto's mountain landscape where views change from a blaze of color in the fall, to a dusting of snow in the winter and deep shades of green in the summer. The breath-taking natural beauty and endless recreation can be yours. More than a destination, join over 15,000 residents already calling this vacation spot - home.
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