# Idaho Springs, Colorado

Idaho Springs in Colorado. 115°F (46°C). Roadside. Clear Creek County.

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

## Can you soak at Idaho Springs?

Yes. Idaho Springs is a developed hot spring with pools from 95 to 108°F. A day pass costs $25 as of October 2026.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 115°F (46°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.9 (Neutral) |
| Elevation | 7,682 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 273 ft from the nearest road (Soda Creek Road) |
| County | Clear Creek County |
| Nearest town | Idaho Springs |
| Coordinates | 39.73900, -105.51200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout, 4.3 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | $25 day pass. Weekend $30; kids about half off under 12; private baths $25-35/hr; article dated 2026-06-01 |
| Hours | 9am-10:30pm daily |
| Season | Year-round |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Pool temperature | 95–108°F |
| Clothing | Clothing rules vary |
| Getting there | downtown Idaho Springs |
| Operator | Indian Hot Springs, https://indianhotsprings.com |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.coloradounited.com/blog/indian-hot-springs-idaho-springs-complete-guide

## About Idaho Springs

This USGS thermal point sits under a mile from the center of Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County. The water reads hot, above the comfortable soaking range, and a 1976 sample shows near-neutral pH. Access and ownership are unrecorded. The Wikipedia page attached to the record is about the town itself.

Soda Creek Road passes within a few hundred feet, which makes this roadside. Elevation is mountain-town height. Snow is heavy, about seven and a half feet in a normal year, and there is a fair amount of rain. The nearest camp on file is Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout, roughly four miles away. No land unit is attached.

The town the record points to, Idaho Springs, is the most populous municipality in Clear Creek County and part of the Denver metropolitan statistical area, with 1,782 residents at the 2020 census.

Winter is the ranked season. It runs hot, so ease in slowly and never assume the source itself is safe to sit in. Access is not on record despite how close the town is. Camping at Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout, four miles out. The chemistry reading is half a century old.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1976-04-29 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.9 |
| Calcium | 130 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 36 mg/L |
| Sodium | 500 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 380 mg/L |
| Chloride | 66 mg/L |
| Iron | 110 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Idaho Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/idaho-springs), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Eldorado Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/eldorado-springs): 79°F source, TDS 130 mg/L, Roadside, near Boulder, Boulder County
- [Hot Sulphur Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/hot-sulphur-springs-1): 111°F source, Roadside, near Hot Sulphur Springs, Grand County, developed pools, $30 day pass, year-round
- [Rhodes Warm Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/rhodes-warm-spring): 75°F source, pH 7.5, Short Walk, near Fairplay, Park County
- [Hartsel Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/hartsel-hot-springs): 126°F source, pH 6.6, Short Walk, near Fairplay, Park County
- [Radium Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/radium-hot-springs-2): Roadside, near Kremmling, Grand County, primitive pools, pools 80–97°F, free, year-round
- [Radium Hot Springs (Colorado), CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/radium-hot-springs-colorado): pH 7.7, TDS 240 mg/L, Short Walk, near Kremmling, Grand County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Idaho Springs?**
Idaho Springs has a water temperature of 115°F (46°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Idaho Springs located?**
Idaho Springs is located in Clear Creek County, Colorado at 7,682 feet elevation, near Idaho Springs. Coordinates: 39.7390°N, 105.5120°W.

**How do I get to Idaho Springs?**
Idaho Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Soda Creek Road (273 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Idaho Springs?**
Yes, Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout is located nearby (4.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Idaho Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.9 (neutral).

**Is it safe to soak at Idaho Springs?**
With care. At 115°F Idaho 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/Idaho_Springs,_Colorado