50 to 100 miles: day trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Canyon Hot Springs | 70 mi northeast | 100°F | Natural | Glenwood Springs, CO (5 mi) |
| Penny Hot Springs Free | 72 mi east | 133°F | Natural | Carbondale, CO (12 mi) |
| Iron Mountain Hot Springs | 73 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Glenwood Springs, CO |
| Glenwood Hot Springs Grand Pool | 74 mi northeast | 90°F | Developed | Glenwood Springs, CO |
| Lemon Hot Spring 1981 record | 77 mi south | 91°F | Natural | Mountain Village, CO (12 mi) |
| Orvis Hot Spring | 78 mi southeast | 126°F | Developed | Ouray, CO (8 mi) |
| Ouray Hot Springs 1981 record | 86 mi southeast | 156°F | Natural | Ouray, CO |
| Dotsero Warm Springs 1981 record | 87 mi northeast | 90°F | Natural | Gypsum, CO (8 mi) |
| Conundrum Hot Springs | 89 mi east | 100°F | Natural | Crested Butte, CO (11 mi) |
| Dunton Hot Spring | 93 mi south | 108°F | Natural | Mountain Village, CO (17 mi) |
| Paradise Warm Spring 1981 record | 93 mi south | 115°F | Natural | Mountain Village, CO (19 mi) |
| Geyser Warm Spring | 94 mi south | 82°F | Natural | Mountain Village, CO (19 mi) |
100 to 150 miles: weekend trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Hot Springs 1981 record | 102 mi north | 100°F | Natural | Craig, CO (22 mi) |
| Split Mountain Warm Springs 1981 record | 103 mi north | 86°F | Natural | Naples, UT (15 mi) |
| Lower Waunita Hot Springs 1981 record | 116 mi east | 167°F | Natural | Gunnison, CO (22 mi) |
| Upper Waunita Hot Springs | 116 mi east | 176°F | Natural | Gunnison, CO (23 mi) |
| Pinkerton Hot Springs | 119 mi south | 90°F | Natural | Durango, CO (13 mi) |
| Durango Hot Springs | 122 mi south | 97°F | Natural | Durango, CO (8 mi) |
| Birdsie Warm Spring 1981 record | 123 mi southeast | 86°F | Natural | Pagosa Springs, CO (32 mi) |
| Radium Hot Springs | 124 mi northeast | 102°F | Natural | Kremmling, CO (11 mi) |
| Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens | 126 mi east | 127°F | Developed | Buena Vista, CO (5 mi) |
| Hortense Hot Spring 1981 record | 130 mi east | 181°F | Natural | Buena Vista, CO (8 mi) |
| Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs 1981 record | 130 mi southeast | 135°F | Natural | Del Norte, CO (27 mi) |
| Steamboat Springs | 134 mi northeast | 102°F | Natural | Steamboat Springs, CO |
| Strawberry Park Hot Springs | 137 mi northeast | 147°F | Developed | Steamboat Springs, CO (5 mi) |
| Piedra River Hot Springs | 138 mi southeast | 108°F | Natural | Bayfield, CO (15 mi) |
| Rainbow Hot Springs 1981 record | 138 mi southeast | 104°F | Natural | Pagosa Springs, CO (17 mi) |
| Poncha Hot Springs 1981 record | 139 mi east | 160°F | Natural | Salida, CO (5 mi) |
| Hot Sulphur Springs | 148 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Granby, CO (9 mi) |
| Hartsel Hot Springs 1981 record | 148 mi east | 126°F | Natural | Buena Vista, CO (22 mi) |
| Pagosa Hot Spring Free | 150 mi southeast | 133°F | Natural | Pagosa Springs, CO |
Best bets for a comfortable soak
These springs near Grand Junction have a recorded temperature between 95°F and 110°F, close to the classic hot-tub range.
- South Canyon Hot Springs: 100°F, 70 miles northeast
- Conundrum Hot Springs: 100°F, 89 miles east
- Dunton Hot Spring: 108°F, 93 miles south
- Juniper Hot Springs: 100°F, 102 miles north
- Durango Hot Springs: 97°F, 122 miles south
- Radium Hot Springs: 102°F, 124 miles northeast
- Steamboat Springs: 102°F, 134 miles northeast
- Piedra River Hot Springs: 108°F, 138 miles southeast
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest hot spring to Grand Junction, CO?
South Canyon Hot Springs is the closest listed hot spring, about 70 miles northeast of central Grand Junction in a straight line.
How many hot springs are near Grand Junction, CO?
0 listed hot springs are within 50 miles, 12 within 100 miles and 31 within 150 miles.
Are there hot springs resorts or pools near Grand Junction, CO?
Yes. The closest developed options are Iron Mountain Hot Springs (73 mi), Glenwood Hot Springs Grand Pool (74 mi), Orvis Hot Spring (78 mi).
Are there free hot springs near Grand Junction, CO?
Penny Hot Springs (72 mi), Pagosa Hot Spring (150 mi) are recorded as free. Parking or recreation passes may still apply.