Natural hot spring · Colorado
Ouray Hot Springs
Ouray County, Colorado
Also searched as:Ouray Colorado Hot Springs Pool
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 156°F (69°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Ouray, CO
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Ouray Hot Springs
Editor's note. The town of Ouray, often called the Switzerland of America, runs a public hot springs pool complex fed by local thermal water. Pools range from a cool lap pool to hot soaking areas, and the mountain views are the main draw. Hours change by season.
Ouray Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Ouray County, Colorado, on the edge of Ouray, CO. The nearest large city is Grand Junction, CO, roughly 86 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 156°F (69°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
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
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
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 Ouray Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 38.02100, -107.67200.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Ouray, CO.
- Nearest large city: Grand Junction, CO, about 86 miles (138 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 Ouray Hot Springs
- Orvis Hot Spring 126°F
- Lemon Hot Spring 91°F
- Dunton Hot Spring 108°F
- Geyser Warm Spring 82°F
- Paradise Warm Spring 115°F
- Birdsie Warm Spring 86°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 Ouray Hot Springs?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 156°F (69°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Ouray Hot Springs?
Ouray Hot Springs is in Ouray County, Colorado, at Ouray, CO. The GPS coordinates are 38.0210, -107.6720.
Can you soak at Ouray Hot Springs?
The source is too hot to enter safely. 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 Ouray Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Orvis Hot Spring, about 8.5 miles northwest. Lemon Hot Spring is about 21 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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