# Dakota Hot Springs, Colorado

Dakota Hot Springs in Colorado. Roadside. Fremont County.

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

## Can you soak at Dakota Hot Springs?

Yes. Dakota Hot Springs is a developed hot spring with pools from 95 to 98°F. A day pass costs $21.20 as of October 2026. Reservations are required.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Unknown (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,232 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 162 ft from the nearest road (Malibu Boulevard) |
| County | Fremont County |
| Nearest town | Penrose |
| Coordinates | 38.41837, -105.05658 |
| Nearest campground | Sand Gulch Campground, 16.7 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | $21.20 day pass. Open Soak reservation starts at $21.20; price year not stated |
| Season | Year-round |
| Reservations | Required |
| Pool temperature | 95–98°F |
| Clothing | Clothing rules vary |
| Getting there | roadside, about 1 mi off Hwy 115 between Penrose and Canon City |
| Operator | Dakota Hot Springs, https://www.dakotahotsprings.com/ |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.dakotahotsprings.com/, https://www.denvergazette.com/?p=104238

## About Dakota Hot Springs

Dakota Hot Springs sits in Fremont County, Colorado, about three miles from Penrose, at a little over five thousand feet. OpenStreetMap lists it under the same name. no temperature is on record, so how hot the water is, and if it is soakable, cannot be said here, and No access and owner is on record too. No water chemistry is recorded, and there is no USGS site number.

Malibu Boulevard passes roughly a hundred and fifty feet away, which makes this a roadside stop. Elevation is modest and the weather stays mild, with snow adding up to two and a half feet over a season and rain on the light side. Average across the year lands in the low fifties. No land unit was recorded, and no owner either.

Best months: none listed. Roadside. Sand Gulch Campground, about seventeen miles away, is the camping on record. Nothing is recorded for fee or temperature, and the same goes for chemistry and access, so before you drive out, find out who owns the ground and if the water is anything to soak in.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cañon City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/canon-city-fremont), 9 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [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
- [Canon City Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/canon-city-hot-springs): 104°F source, pH 6.2, Roadside, near Canon City, Fremont 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
- [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
- [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

**Where is Dakota Hot Springs located?**
Dakota Hot Springs is located in Fremont County, Colorado at 5,232 feet elevation, near Penrose. Coordinates: 38.4184°N, 105.0566°W.

**How do I get to Dakota Hot Springs?**
Dakota Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Malibu Boulevard (162 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Dakota Hot Springs?**
Yes, Sand Gulch Campground is located nearby (16.7 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals