# Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Glenwood Springs in Colorado. 124°F (51°C). Roadside. Garfield County.

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

## Can you soak at Glenwood Springs?

Yes. Glenwood Springs is a developed hot spring. A day pass costs $42 as of October 2026.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 124°F (51°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.7 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 5,740 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 26 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Garfield County |
| Nearest town | Glenwood Springs |
| Coordinates | 39.54800, -107.32200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Thompson Creek Campground, 15.7 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | $42 day pass. Adults and teens $42-$60 by peak/off-peak, kids $30-$38; all-day re-entry; price year not stated on page |
| Season | Year-round |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Getting there | 415 E 6th St, downtown |
| Operator | Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, https://hotspringspool.com/hot_springs/ |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://hotspringspool.com/hot_springs/

## About Glenwood Springs

Glenwood Springs, the spring, shares its name with the Garfield County seat it sits in, less than a mile from the town center. The record puts the water at 124 degrees, hot. OpenStreetMap lists it as Sacred Waters, a thermal bath with an entry fee, which tells you it is a developed, commercial soak. The 1975 USGS sample found slightly acidic water carrying iron and sulfate.

The spring is in town, twenty-six feet from the road by the record, at about 5,700 feet where the Roaring Fork meets the Colorado River. Snow is heavy, more than a hundred inches a year, and mean temperatures sit in the upper forties. Thompson Creek campground, the nearest on file, is almost sixteen miles off.

The town of Glenwood Springs, population a bit under ten thousand at the 2020 census, is the Garfield County seat and sits at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colorado rivers. The bath itself appears in OpenStreetMap under the name Sacred Waters.

The listed months are December through February, and a heated pool in a snowy town makes sense of that. Expect to pay; the fee is on record. Water straight from the source is hot enough to burn, so use the bathing facilities as they are set up and do not hunt for the raw outlet. Camp at Thompson Creek if you want to camp, though it is a drive.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1975-09-24 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.7 |
| Calcium | 440 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 40 mg/L |
| Sodium | 6,300 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 1,100 mg/L |
| Chloride | 9,600 mg/L |
| Iron | 80 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Glenwood Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/glenwood-springs), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Yampah Hot Springs Vapor Caves, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/yampah-hot-springs-vapor-caves): Roadside, near Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, developed pools, pools 110–112°F, day pass, year-round
- [Iron Mountain Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/iron-mountain-hot-springs): pH 8.5, TDS 22,000 mg/L, Roadside, near Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, developed pools, pools 89–108°F, $43 day pass, year-round
- [South Canyon Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/south-canyon-hot-springs): 118°F source, pH 7.3, TDS 778 mg/L, Roadside, near Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, primitive pools, pools 100–112°F, free, year-round
- [Dotsero Warm Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/dotsero-warm-springs): 90°F source, pH 7.0, Roadside, near Gypsum, Eagle County
- [Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/avalanche-ranch-hot-springs): pH 8.6, Roadside, near Carbondale, Garfield County, developed pools, $34 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 Glenwood Springs?**
Glenwood Springs has a water temperature of 124°F (51°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Glenwood Springs located?**
Glenwood Springs is located in Garfield County, Colorado at 5,740 feet elevation, near Glenwood Springs. Coordinates: 39.5480°N, 107.3220°W.

**How do I get to Glenwood Springs?**
Glenwood Springs has Roadside road access (26 ft from the road).

**Is Glenwood Springs free to visit?**
Glenwood Springs charges a fee for entry.

**Can I camp near Glenwood Springs?**
Yes, Thompson Creek Campground is located nearby (15.7 miles away). No fee.

**What minerals are in the water at Glenwood Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.7 (slightly acidic).

**Is it safe to soak at Glenwood Springs?**
With care. At 124°F Glenwood Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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