Developed hot spring pool · Colorado
Valley View Hot Springs
Saguache County, Colorado · 26 miles southeast of Salida, CO
Also searched as:Valley View Hot Spring
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 99°F (37°C) at the source
- Cost
- Paid entry (check current price)
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Clothing optional
- Nearest town
- Salida, CO (26 mi / 41 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 5
About Valley View Hot Springs
Editor's note. Valley View is run by the nonprofit Orient Land Trust in the northern San Luis Valley. The ponds and pools are clothing optional. Day visits and camping need reservations, which often sell out on weekends.
Valley View Hot Springs is a developed hot spring pool in Saguache County, Colorado, about 26 miles southeast of Salida, CO. The nearest large city is Pueblo West, CO, roughly 60 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 99°F (37°C), and readings across the site range from 99°F to 106°F. 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.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
The site has 5 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
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, OpenStreetMap mappers, USGS water quality samples, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Water chemistry
| bicarbonate | 125 mg/l |
|---|---|
| calcium | 50 mg/l |
| magnesium | 13 mg/l |
| potassium | 2.5 mg/l |
| silica | 18 mg/l |
Laboratory values from public geochemistry records, sampled 1993. Mineral content does not mean the water is safe to drink.
Map and directions
Red marks Valley View Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 38.19234, -105.81508.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Salida, CO. The spring is about 26 miles (41 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Pueblo West, CO, about 60 miles (97 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Pueblo, 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 Valley View Hot Springs
- Poncha Hot Springs 160°F
- Canon City Hot Springs 104°F
- Shaw Springs 86°F
- Hortense Hot Spring 181°F
- Upper Waunita Hot Springs 176°F
- Dakota 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.
- 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 Valley View Hot Springs?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 99°F (37°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 Valley View Hot Springs?
Valley View Hot Springs is in Saguache County, Colorado, about 26 miles southeast of Salida, CO. The GPS coordinates are 38.1923, -105.8151.
Is Valley View Hot Springs free?
No. It is recorded as a paid site. Check the operator's website for current prices and booking rules.
Is Valley View Hot Springs clothing optional?
It is recorded as clothing optional. Rules can change, so follow any posted signs.
What hot springs are near Valley View Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Poncha Hot Springs, about 25 miles northwest. Canon City Hot Springs is about 34 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, the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, the USGS/EPA Water Quality Portal. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
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