Hot Springs in Colorado

Colorado's hot springs are a direct product of volcanic geology — the state sits over the Rio Grande Rift, where the Earth's crust is being pulled apart and magma heats groundwater from below. The result is dozens of accessible soaking sites from the San Juan Mountains to the Sawatch Range. Strawberry Park Hot Springs near Steamboat Springs is a natural pool complex open year-round in a forested canyon — clothing-optional after dark by longtime local custom. Dunton Hot Springs in the San Juan Mountains occupies a restored ghost town. Hot Sulphur Springs near Granby has been a soaking destination since Ute use. The Arkansas River valley has multiple developed springs. Colorado has more named hot spring sites than any state outside Idaho and Montana.

Always test water temperature before soaking. Some natural hot springs exceed 150°F and are dangerous. Never soak alone in remote sites. Explore all hot springs on the Trek4Free map →