Natural hot spring · Colorado
Conundrum Hot Springs
Pitkin County, Colorado · 11 miles northeast of Crested Butte, CO
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 100°F (38°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Crested Butte, CO (11 mi / 18 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Conundrum Hot Springs
Editor's note. Conundrum is a backcountry spring at roughly 11,200 feet in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness near Aspen. The trail is about 8.5 miles each way with real elevation gain, so most people camp overnight, and camping there requires a wilderness permit booked in advance. Weather changes fast at this altitude, even in summer.
Conundrum Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Pitkin County, Colorado, about 11 miles northeast of Crested Butte, CO. The nearest large city is Grand Junction, CO, roughly 89 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 100°F (38°C). That puts it in the "classic hot-tub range" range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Water temperature
Classic hot-tub range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
Readings come from OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Water chemistry
| bicarbonate | 18 mg/l |
|---|
Laboratory values from public geochemistry records, sampled 1975. Mineral content does not mean the water is safe to drink.
Map and directions
Red marks Conundrum Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 39.01155, -106.89132.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Crested Butte, CO. The spring is about 11 miles (18 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Grand Junction, CO, about 89 miles (143 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Grand Junction, CO.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Weather forecast
Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.
Hot springs near Conundrum Hot Springs
- Penny Hot Springs 133°F
- Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens 127°F
- Lower Waunita Hot Springs 167°F
- Upper Waunita Hot Springs 176°F
- Hortense Hot Spring 181°F
- Glenwood Hot Springs Grand Pool 90°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Conundrum Hot Springs?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 100°F (38°C), which is classic hot-tub range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
Where is Conundrum Hot Springs?
Conundrum Hot Springs is in Pitkin County, Colorado, about 11 miles northeast of Crested Butte, CO. The GPS coordinates are 39.0115, -106.8913.
Can you soak at Conundrum Hot Springs?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Conundrum Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Penny Hot Springs, about 24 miles northwest. Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens is about 39 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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