Natural hot spring · Colorado
Juniper Hot Springs
Moffat County, Colorado · 22 miles west of Craig, 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
- Craig, CO (22 mi / 35 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Historical record only: this spring has not been confirmed on the ground since 1981 and may be on private land.
About Juniper Hot Springs
Juniper Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Moffat County, Colorado, about 22 miles west of Craig, CO. The nearest large city is Grand Junction, CO, roughly 102 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source 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.
This spring comes from the US federal Thermal Springs List compiled in 1981. Nobody has confirmed it on the ground for this directory since, so treat the details as historical. Many springs on that list sit on private ranch land, so never visit without permission.
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 the NOAA thermal springs list, 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 Juniper Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 40.46700, -107.95200.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Craig, CO. The spring is about 22 miles (35 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Grand Junction, CO, about 102 miles (164 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 Juniper Hot Springs
- Strawberry Park Hot Springs 147°F
- Steamboat Springs 102°F
- Split Mountain Warm Springs 86°F
- South Canyon Hot Springs 100°F
- Iron Mountain Hot Springs Not recorded
- 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 Juniper Hot Springs?
The temperature at the source 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 Juniper Hot Springs?
Juniper Hot Springs is in Moffat County, Colorado, about 22 miles west of Craig, CO. The GPS coordinates are 40.4670, -107.9520.
Can you soak at Juniper 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 Juniper Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Strawberry Park Hot Springs, about 58 miles east. Steamboat Springs is about 59 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 NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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