Of course, you know about the natural springs in Hot Springs that are believed to have healing powers. And due to the popularity of these springs, it attracted celebrities who wanted to experience the miracle healing for themselves. Naturally, this paved the way for many small towns in Arkansas to promote their own therapeutic springs. Three of which are located inside the tiny town of Mountain Pine. Let’s explore the Three Sisters Springs and the lure behind its healing mineral waters in Arkansas.

Perhaps you’ve been to Lake Ouachita State Park many times. It’s home to the clearest as well as the most beloved lake in Arkansas.

Lake Ouachita State Park/Google Located in the tiny town of Mountain Pine, this state park attracts many visitors each year. With less than 600 residents, the sleepy town of Mountain Pine doesn’t have many other attractions.

And while thousands of tourists flock to the state park to bask in the recreation, it’s the magical springs that used to attract visitors to the area. They truly believed in the healing powers of the springs.

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Three Sisters Springs were first discovered by homesteader John McFadden in the 1870s and he made claims that the springs had magical powers.

Tena Jones/Google In 1907, the property sold out and due to the popularity of the springs, a resort of cottages was built to accommodate the many believers.

In addition to the cottages, a springhouse, and bottling plant were developed.

Granger Meador/Flickr The healing waters were bottled and marketed under the name Worlds Wonder Waters.

It was said that each spring had its own healing powers and could cure a plethora of diseases.

The State Parks of Arkansas/Facebook As a result, many wealthy believers flocked to Mountain Pine and stayed at the resort to experience the therapeutic springs for themselves.

Today, the land is leased to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, who was commissioned by the US Army Corps of Engineers to preserve the springs.

Diann B/TripAdvisor The historic springs are part of Lake Ouachita State Park, and though many of the resort cottages have been long gone, there are a few that have remained and used for park housing.

Although the waters have been deemed as non-drinkable, many visitors still flock to the springs to learn of these healing mineral waters in Arkansas.

Erin Hazelwood/Google Of course, they also come to enjoy the gorgeous Lake Ouachita and bask in its beauty as well as its recreational activities.

Have you ever visited the Three Sisters Springs in Mountain Pine? Do you believe in the magical healing powers of these springs? Tell us what you think in the comments below.

Lake Ouachita State Park/Google

Located in the tiny town of Mountain Pine, this state park attracts many visitors each year. With less than 600 residents, the sleepy town of Mountain Pine doesn’t have many other attractions.

Shana Durdin/Google

Tena Jones/Google

In 1907, the property sold out and due to the popularity of the springs, a resort of cottages was built to accommodate the many believers.

Granger Meador/Flickr

The healing waters were bottled and marketed under the name Worlds Wonder Waters.

The State Parks of Arkansas/Facebook

As a result, many wealthy believers flocked to Mountain Pine and stayed at the resort to experience the therapeutic springs for themselves.

Diann B/TripAdvisor

The historic springs are part of Lake Ouachita State Park, and though many of the resort cottages have been long gone, there are a few that have remained and used for park housing.

Erin Hazelwood/Google

Of course, they also come to enjoy the gorgeous Lake Ouachita and bask in its beauty as well as its recreational activities.

And here’s a video sharing more about these healing springs.

Be sure to check out our previous article about Lake Ouachita. It’s the clearest lake in Arkansas, boasting the best water recreational activities. 

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Address: 3 Sisters Spring Trail, Arkansas, USA