# Geyser Warm Spring, Colorado

Geyser Warm Spring in Colorado. 82°F (28°C). Short Walk · Public Land. San Miguel County.

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

## Can you soak at Geyser Warm Spring?

No. The water at Geyser Warm Spring reaches 82°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 82°F (28°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,630 mg/L |
| Elevation | 9,697 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.9 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | San Juan National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | San Miguel County |
| Nearest town | Mountain Village |
| Coordinates | 37.74700, -108.11700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | CAYTON CAMPGROUND, 7.8 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Geyser: Not a Soaking Spring.** Geyser Warm Spring is a geyser, not a traditional hot spring. These geothermal features can be extremely dangerous. Boiling water, toxic gases, and unstable ground are common hazards. Do not attempt to soak.

## About Geyser Warm Spring

Despite the name, what the USGS records at Geyser Warm Spring is a tepid flow high in the San Juan National Forest, San Miguel County. Mountain Village is the closest town and it is nineteen miles off. Access is listed as open. The dissolved mineral load in the 1975 sample is heavy for water this cool.

You leave the car and walk a bit under a mile; no road name is attached to the record. This is high country. The snowfall figure is enormous, over eleven feet in a typical year, and the climate runs wet. Land unit is San Juan National Forest, designation plain national forest, and the Forest Service owns it.

Open access with no fee recorded. The three winter months are listed as best, which on ground that buries itself in snow makes a cold-season visit a commitment. Cayton Campground is around eight miles away, the nearest one in the record. The temperature is well short of a hot soak; expect warm, no more.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1975-09-17 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 1,630 mg/L |
| Calcium | 170 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 40 mg/L |
| Sodium | 400 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 68 mg/L |
| Chloride | 2.4 mg/L |
| Iron | 110 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Mountain Village](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/mountain-village), 2 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Paradise Warm Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/paradise-warm-spring): 115°F source, pH 6.8, Short Walk, near Mountain Village, San Miguel County, private, no public access
- [Dunton Hot Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/dunton-hot-spring): 108°F source, pH 6.4, Short Walk, near Mountain Village, San Miguel County, developed pools, pools 85–106°F
- [Rico 2, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/rico-2): Roadside, near Mountain Village, San Miguel County, private, no public access
- [Lemon Hot Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/lemon-hot-spring): 91°F source, pH 7.2, Roadside, near Mountain Village, San Miguel County
- [Chattanooga Hot Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/chattanooga-hot-spring): pH 8.7, TDS 126 mg/L, Short Walk, near Silverton, San Juan County
- [Pinkerton Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/pinkerton-hot-springs-1): 90°F source, pH 6.4, Short Walk, near Durango, La Plata County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Geyser Warm Spring?**
Geyser Warm Spring has a water temperature of 82°F (28°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Geyser Warm Spring located?**
Geyser Warm Spring is located in San Miguel County, Colorado at 9,697 feet elevation, near Mountain Village. Coordinates: 37.7470°N, 108.1170°W.

**How do I get to Geyser Warm Spring?**
Geyser Warm Spring has Short Walk road access (0.9 mi from the road).

**Is Geyser Warm Spring free to visit?**
Geyser Warm Spring has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Geyser Warm Spring?**
Yes, Cayton Campground is located nearby (7.8 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Geyser Warm Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. Total dissolved solids measure 1,630 mg/L.

## Sources

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