All listed hot springs in Colorado
Select a column heading to sort. Temperatures are usually measured at the source, not in the soaking pool.
| Hot spring | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Hot Springs | 99°F | Developed | Salida, CO (26 mi) |
| Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens | 127°F | Developed | Buena Vista, CO (5 mi) |
| Glenwood Hot Springs Grand Pool | 90°F | Developed | Glenwood Springs, CO |
| Orvis Hot Spring | 126°F | Developed | Ouray, CO (8 mi) |
| Strawberry Park Hot Springs | 147°F | Developed | Steamboat Springs, CO (5 mi) |
| Iron Mountain Hot Springs | Not recorded | Developed | Glenwood Springs, CO |
| Pagosa Hot Spring Free | 133°F | Natural | Pagosa Springs, CO |
| Conundrum Hot Springs | 100°F | Natural | Crested Butte, CO (11 mi) |
| Penny Hot Springs Free | 133°F | Natural | Carbondale, CO (12 mi) |
| Dunton Hot Spring | 108°F | Natural | Mountain Village, CO (17 mi) |
| Durango Hot Springs | 97°F | Natural | Durango, CO (8 mi) |
| Hot Sulphur Springs | Not recorded | Developed | Granby, CO (9 mi) |
| South Canyon Hot Springs | 100°F | Natural | Glenwood Springs, CO (5 mi) |
| Upper Waunita Hot Springs | 176°F | Natural | Gunnison, CO (23 mi) |
| Dexter Spring | 68°F | Natural | Alamosa, CO (13 mi) |
| Geyser Warm Spring | 82°F | Natural | Mountain Village, CO (19 mi) |
| Piedra River Hot Springs | 108°F | Natural | Bayfield, CO (15 mi) |
| Pinkerton Hot Springs | 90°F | Natural | Durango, CO (13 mi) |
| Radium Hot Springs | 102°F | Natural | Kremmling, CO (11 mi) |
| Shaw Springs | 86°F | Natural | Del Norte, CO (5 mi) |
| Steamboat Springs | 102°F | Natural | Steamboat Springs, CO |
| Canon City Hot Springs 1981 record | 104°F | Natural | Cañon City, CO (1 mi) |
| Dakota Hot Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Penrose, CO (2 mi) |
| Hartsel Hot Springs 1981 record | 126°F | Natural | Buena Vista, CO (22 mi) |
| Hortense Hot Spring 1981 record | 181°F | Natural | Buena Vista, CO (8 mi) |
| Indian Hot Springs | Not recorded | Resort | Idaho Springs, CO |
| Juniper Hot Springs 1981 record | 100°F | Natural | Craig, CO (22 mi) |
| Lemon Hot Spring 1981 record | 91°F | Natural | Mountain Village, CO (12 mi) |
| Lower Waunita Hot Springs 1981 record | 167°F | Natural | Gunnison, CO (22 mi) |
| Ouray Hot Springs 1981 record | 156°F | Natural | Ouray, CO |
| Poncha Hot Springs 1981 record | 160°F | Natural | Salida, CO (5 mi) |
| Rainbow Hot Springs 1981 record | 104°F | Natural | Pagosa Springs, CO (17 mi) |
| Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs 1981 record | 135°F | Natural | Del Norte, CO (27 mi) |
| Birdsie Warm Spring 1981 record | 86°F | Natural | Pagosa Springs, CO (32 mi) |
| Dotsero Warm Springs 1981 record | 90°F | Natural | Gypsum, CO (8 mi) |
| Paradise Warm Spring 1981 record | 115°F | Natural | Mountain Village, CO (19 mi) |
Springs in the comfortable soaking range
These Colorado springs have a recorded temperature between 95°F and 110°F, close to the range most people find comfortable. Remember that pools at the same site can be hotter or cooler than the reading.
- Valley View Hot Springs: 99°F near Salida, CO
- Conundrum Hot Springs: 100°F near Crested Butte, CO
- Dunton Hot Spring: 108°F near Mountain Village, CO
- Durango Hot Springs: 97°F near Durango, CO
- South Canyon Hot Springs: 100°F near Glenwood Springs, CO
- Piedra River Hot Springs: 108°F near Bayfield, CO
- Radium Hot Springs: 102°F near Kremmling, CO
- Steamboat Springs: 102°F near Steamboat Springs, CO
- Canon City Hot Springs: 104°F near Cañon City, CO
- Juniper Hot Springs: 100°F near Craig, CO
- Rainbow Hot Springs: 104°F near Pagosa Springs, CO
Types of hot springs in Colorado
- Hot springs resorts and spas: 1 listed. Lodging, spa services and managed pools fed by thermal water. Easiest access, usually the highest price. See all hot springs resorts and spas.
- Developed hot springs pools and bathhouses: 7 listed. Built pools, tubs or bathhouses run by a business, town or park. Expect an entry fee, opening hours and changing rooms. See all developed hot springs pools and bathhouses.
- Natural hot springs: 28 listed. A named thermal source with little or no building. Some have rock pools, others are too hot or too shallow to soak in. See all natural hot springs.
Colorado hot springs by county
Hot springs near Colorado cities
Historical thermal springs in Colorado (1981 list)
The US government's Thermal Springs List (NOAA, 1981) records 11 more warm and hot springs in Colorado that we have not been able to match to a current, public site. Many are on private ranches, in wells or no longer flowing, so we list only the name, county and recorded temperature, and no map. Do not visit any of them without the landowner's permission.
Show the 11 historical records
| Name | County | Recorded temp |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope Spring | Mineral | 90°F |
| Browns Canyon Warm Spring | Chaffee | 77°F |
| Browns Grotto Warm Spring | Chaffee | 73°F |
| Cement Creek Hot Spring | Gunnison | 77°F |
| Eldorado Springs | Boulder | 79°F |
| Glenwood Springs | Garfield | 124°F |
| Ranger Hot Spring | Gunnison | 81°F |
| Rhodes Warm Spring | Park | 75°F |
| Stinking Springs | Archuleta | 81°F |
| Swissvale Warm Springs | Fremont | 82°F |
| Trimble Hot Spr, Stratten Warm Spr | La Plata | 97°F |
Colorado hot springs guides
Frequently asked questions
How many hot springs are in Colorado?
This directory lists 36 hot springs in Colorado with their own pages, plus 11 more thermal springs from the 1981 federal list that have not been confirmed recently. Many more small seeps exist on private land and are not listed.
Are there natural hot springs in Colorado?
Yes. 28 of the listed Colorado springs are natural or primitive, including Pagosa Hot Spring, Conundrum Hot Springs, Penny Hot Springs. Many are on public land and need a hike or a dirt-road drive.
Are there hot spring resorts in Colorado?
Yes. 8 listed springs in Colorado are resorts or developed pools, such as Valley View Hot Springs, Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens, Glenwood Hot Springs Grand Pool.
What is the hottest hot spring in Colorado?
The highest reading in our Colorado listings is Hortense Hot Spring at 181°F (83°C) at the source. Water that hot is not safe to enter.
Are there free hot springs in Colorado?
Yes. Pagosa Hot Spring, Penny Hot Springs are recorded as free. Recreation passes or parking fees may still apply on public land.
Which Colorado hot springs have developed pools?
Valley View Hot Springs, Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens, Glenwood Hot Springs Grand Pool, Orvis Hot Spring, Strawberry Park Hot Springs and 3 more have built pools, tubs or bathhouses. These usually charge entry and have set hours.
When is the best time to visit hot springs in Colorado?
Fall and spring are often the best balance of comfortable air temperature and open roads. Winter soaks are memorable, but many mountain and desert access roads close or need four-wheel drive. Summer can be too hot for low-elevation desert springs.