Natural hot spring · Colorado
Durango Hot Springs
La Plata County, Colorado · 8.2 miles north of Durango, CO
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 97°F (36°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Durango, CO (8 mi / 13 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
About Durango Hot Springs
Durango Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in La Plata County, Colorado, about 8.2 miles north of Durango, CO. The nearest large city is Farmington, NM, roughly 50 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 97°F (36°C). That puts it in the "warm" range. Comfortable for long soaks, like a warm bath that has cooled a little.
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.
The site has 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
Water temperature
Warm. Comfortable for long soaks, like a warm bath that has cooled a little.
Readings come from the NOAA thermal springs list, OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Durango Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 37.39161, -107.84852.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Durango, CO. The spring is about 8.2 miles (13 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Farmington, NM, about 50 miles (80 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Farmington, NM.
- 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 Durango Hot Springs
- Pinkerton Hot Springs 90°F
- Piedra River Hot Springs 108°F
- Geyser Warm Spring 82°F
- Paradise Warm Spring 115°F
- Dunton Hot Spring 108°F
- Lemon Hot Spring 91°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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Durango Hot Springs?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 97°F (36°C), which is warm. Comfortable for long soaks, like a warm bath that has cooled a little.
Where is Durango Hot Springs?
Durango Hot Springs is in La Plata County, Colorado, about 8.2 miles north of Durango, CO. The GPS coordinates are 37.3916, -107.8485.
Can you soak at Durango 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 Durango Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Pinkerton Hot Springs, about 4.9 miles northeast. Piedra River Hot Springs is about 28 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 OpenStreetMap, the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
Visited recently? Send a correction, such as a temperature reading, fee, closure or photo. If you look after this spring and want it removed, see removal requests.