# Canon City Hot Springs, Colorado

Canon City Hot Springs in Colorado. 104°F (40°C). Roadside. Fremont County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/canon-city-hot-springs
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Canon City Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 104°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 104°F (40°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.2 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 5,370 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 102 ft from the nearest road (Riverside Avenue) |
| County | Fremont County |
| Nearest town | Canon City |
| Coordinates | 38.43300, -105.26100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Sand Gulch Campground, 12.9 mi |

## About Canon City Hot Springs

Two miles or so out of Canon City, in Fremont County, Colorado, this one sits at about fifty-four hundred feet. Hot-tub level is where the recorded temperature lands, warm enough to stay put in. Nothing was written down about who owns it or who is allowed on it. There is a USGS site number, plus a sample taken in 1976 that came back mildly acidic with iron in it.

Riverside Avenue is the road on record, about a hundred feet off, so the spring is at the roadside. Elevation is moderate, a bit over a mile up. The yearly average is mild, in the low fifties, with about three feet of snow each winter and moderate rain. Nothing is recorded for the land owner or the unit.

The record's season is December through February. Roadside, no walk. Sand Gulch Campground is about thirteen miles off, per the file. No fee appears. The reading is comfortable for a long soak, though nothing in the record says there is a pool to soak in. Access and ownership remain unknown; find out before you go.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1976-01-29 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.2 |
| Calcium | 190 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 55 mg/L |
| Sodium | 180 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 130 mg/L |
| Chloride | 190 mg/L |
| Iron | 30 µg/L |

Records this spring holds:
- Most acidic of Colorado's 42 springs with a pH reading: pH 6.2

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Canon City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/canon-city), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Dakota Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/dakota-hot-springs): Roadside, near Penrose, Fremont County, developed pools, pools 95–98°F, $21.20 day pass, year-round
- [Desert Reef Hot Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/desert-reef-hot-spring): pH 6.3, Roadside, near Penrose, Fremont County, developed pools, pools 94–102°F, day pass, year-round
- [Swissvale Warm Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/swissvale-warm-springs): 82°F source, pH 7.0, Roadside, near Salida, Chaffee County
- [Valley View Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/valley-view-hot-springs): 99°F source, Roadside, near Saguache, Saguache County, developed pools, $20 day pass, year-round
- [Wellsville Warm Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/wellsville-warm-spring): 91°F source, TDS 470 mg/L, Short Walk, near Salida, Chaffee County
- [Mineral Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/mineral-hot-springs): 140°F source, pH 7.3, Roadside, near Saguache, Saguache County, developed pools, pools 98–108°F, $18 day pass, year-round

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Canon City Hot Springs?**
Canon City Hot Springs has a water temperature of 104°F (40°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Canon City Hot Springs located?**
Canon City Hot Springs is located in Fremont County, Colorado at 5,370 feet elevation, near Canon City. Coordinates: 38.4330°N, 105.2610°W.

**How do I get to Canon City Hot Springs?**
Canon City Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Riverside Avenue (102 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Canon City Hot Springs?**
Yes, Sand Gulch Campground is located nearby (12.9 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Canon City Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.2 (slightly acidic).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cañon_City_Hot_Springs