# Hotz Spring, Colorado

Hotz Spring in Colorado. Short Walk · Public Land. Archuleta County.

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

## Can you soak at Hotz Spring?

No water temperature is on record for Hotz Spring. 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 | Unknown (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,884 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.5 mi from the nearest road (Monument Park-East Road) |
| Land | San Juan National Forest, USFS |
| County | Archuleta County |
| Nearest town | Pagosa Springs |
| Coordinates | 37.31440, -107.20000 |
| Nearest campground | Ute Campground (CO), 7.9 mi |

## About Hotz Spring

Hotz Spring sits on Forest Service land in Archuleta County, part of San Juan National Forest, roughly ten miles from Pagosa Springs. There is no temperature on file, so nothing on this page should be read as a soak. What the record does say is that access is open. A Wikipedia page exists for it, but the extract is empty.

Monument Park-East Road is the closest road, about half a mile away, and the record calls the approach a short walk. The country sits near eight thousand feet, with heavy snow in winter, a little over six feet on average. Precipitation is moderate. Ute Campground is the nearest camp listed, about eight miles away.

No best months are recorded. The snowfall figure is heavy, so expect a snowbound approach in winter. Access is open on Forest Service ground, with no fee in the record. Nobody has logged a temperature or water chemistry, so do not plan around a soak. Ute Campground, eight miles.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Bayfield](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/bayfield), 8 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Piedra River Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/piedra-river-hot-springs-1): 108°F source, Short Walk, near Bayfield, La Plata County, primitive pools, pools 95–105°F, free
- [Piedra River Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/piedra-river-hot-springs-2): Short Walk, near Bayfield, La Plata County
- [Pagosa Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/pagosa-hot-springs): pH 7.7, TDS 2,860 mg/L, Roadside, near Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, developed pools, $74 day pass, year-round
- [Pagosa Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/pagosa-springs): 136°F source, pH 6.5, Short Walk, near Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, developed pools, $74 day pass, year-round
- [Rainbow Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/rainbow-hot-springs): 104°F source, Hike, near Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, primitive pools, pools 95–105°F, free
- [Stinking Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/stinking-springs-2): 81°F source, TDS 899 mg/L, Short Walk, near Dulce, Rio Arriba County

## Questions

**Where is Hotz Spring located?**
Hotz Spring is located in Archuleta County, Colorado at 7,884 feet elevation, near Pagosa Springs. Coordinates: 37.3144°N, 107.2000°W.

**How do I get to Hotz Spring?**
Hotz Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Monument Park-East Road (0.5 mi from the road).

**Is Hotz Spring free to visit?**
Hotz Spring has Open access. It is managed by USFS.

**Can I camp near Hotz Spring?**
Yes, Ute Campground (Co) is located nearby (7.9 miles away).

## Sources

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