Natural hot spring · Colorado
Steamboat Springs
Routt County, Colorado
Also searched as:44200 County Road 36 Steamboat Springs CO 80487
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 102°F (39°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Steamboat Springs, CO
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs is a natural hot spring in Routt County, Colorado, on the edge of Steamboat Springs, CO. The nearest large city is Laramie, WY, roughly 86 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 102°F (39°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 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.
Water chemistry
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Laboratory values from public geochemistry records, sampled 1992. Mineral content does not mean the water is safe to drink.
Map and directions
Red marks Steamboat Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 40.48300, -106.82700.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Steamboat Springs, CO.
- Nearest large city: Laramie, WY, about 86 miles (138 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Fort Collins, 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 Steamboat Springs
- Strawberry Park Hot Springs 147°F
- Radium Hot Springs 102°F
- Hot Sulphur Springs Not recorded
- Juniper Hot Springs 100°F
- Dotsero Warm Springs 90°F
- Iron Mountain Hot Springs Not recorded
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 Steamboat Springs?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 102°F (39°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 Steamboat Springs?
Steamboat Springs is in Routt County, Colorado, at Steamboat Springs, CO. The GPS coordinates are 40.4830, -106.8270.
How do I get to Steamboat Springs?
Head for Steamboat Springs, CO. Enter the GPS coordinates 40.4830, -106.8270 into Google Maps or Apple Maps, or use the directions buttons at the top of this page. Mountain and forest roads can close in winter or after storms, so check with the land manager before you go.
Can you soak at Steamboat 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 Steamboat Springs?
The closest listed spring is Strawberry Park Hot Springs, about 5.4 miles north. Radium Hot Springs 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, the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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