# Cement Creek Hot Spring, Colorado

Cement Creek Hot Spring in Colorado. 77°F (25°C). Short Walk. Gunnison County.

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

## Can you soak at Cement Creek Hot Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 77°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 77°F (25°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.2 (Neutral) |
| Elevation | 9,223 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 429 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Gunnison County |
| Nearest town | Crested Butte |
| Coordinates | 38.83600, -106.82500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | ONE MILE, 8.3 mi |

## About Cement Creek Hot Spring

Cement Creek Hot Spring is tepid despite the name, a spring in Gunnison County, Colorado, about eight and a half miles from Crested Butte at over nine thousand feet. The water is warm to the touch and well short of a hot soak. Public access is not recorded, and no land owner is on record. A 1978 USGS sample found near-neutral water with iron and sulfate.

A few hundred feet separate it from a road that the file lists without a name, so the last bit is on foot. This is high country with a hard winter: over eight feet of snow most years and a yearly average temperature in the mid thirties. Rain is moderate. Land unit and designation are not on file.

The record's pick for months is December through February. Against more than eight feet of snow, that is a call to check access before you try it. Short walk. One Mile campground sits about eight miles away in the file. No fee recorded. Tepid water does little for you when the air is freezing, so temper expectations. Ownership and access: both blank.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1978-06-07 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.2 |
| Calcium | 79 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 21 mg/L |
| Sodium | 39 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 83 mg/L |
| Chloride | 17 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Crested Butte](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/crested-butte), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Ranger Hot Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/ranger-hot-spring): 81°F source, pH 7.4, Short Walk, near Crested Butte, Gunnison County
- [Conundrum Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/conundrum-hot-springs): 100°F source, TDS 1,910 mg/L, Hike, near Crested Butte, Gunnison County, primitive pools, pools 100–102°F, parking or permit fee, jul-sep
- [Lower Waunita Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/lower-waunita-hot-springs): 167°F source, pH 7.7, Roadside, near Gunnison, Gunnison County
- [Upper Waunita Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/upper-waunita-hot-springs): 176°F source, pH 7.9, Roadside, near Gunnison, Gunnison County, developed pools, pools 95–104°F
- [Cottonwood Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/cottonwood-hot-springs): 136°F source, pH 8.5, Roadside, near Buena Vista, Chaffee County, developed pools, $45 day pass, year-round
- [Penny Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/penny-hot-springs): 133°F source, pH 7.4, Short Walk, near Carbondale, Garfield County, primitive pools, free, year-round

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Cement Creek Hot Spring?**
Cement Creek Hot Spring has a water temperature of 77°F (25°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Cement Creek Hot Spring located?**
Cement Creek Hot Spring is located in Gunnison County, Colorado at 9,223 feet elevation, near Crested Butte. Coordinates: 38.8360°N, 106.8250°W.

**How do I get to Cement Creek Hot Spring?**
Cement Creek Hot Spring has Short Walk road access (429 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Cement Creek Hot Spring?**
Yes, One Mile is located nearby (8.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Cement Creek Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.2 (neutral).

## Sources

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