# Juniper Hot Springs, Colorado

Juniper Hot Springs in Colorado. 100°F (38°C). Roadside. Moffat County.

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

## Can you soak at Juniper Hot Springs?

Yes. Juniper Hot Springs is a developed hot spring with pools from 80 to 103°F. A day pass costs $5 as of October 2026. Age limit: 18+ or with adult.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 100°F (38°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.9 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 5,990 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 65 ft from the nearest road (County Road 53) |
| County | Moffat County |
| Nearest town | Craig |
| Coordinates | 40.46700, -107.95200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | $5 day pass. cash only; $5 figure is from a 2019 blog, confirm |
| Hours | daylight hours |
| Season | Year-round |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Pool temperature | 80–103°F |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Ages | 18+ or with adult |
| Getting there | about 22-30 mi west of Craig via US 40 and CR 53, Yampa River crossing; 2WD ok when dry |
| In winter | exposed, no heated space; spring runoff can block river crossing |
| Operator | Juniper Hot Springs, https://juniperhotsprings.com |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/juniper-hot-springs-lay-colorado, https://www.heiditown.com/2019/06/07/

## About Juniper Hot Springs

Up in Moffat County, twenty-one miles from Craig, Juniper Hot Springs comes out of the ground at body heat, a soaking-warm temperature in the record. County Road 53 runs past within a few dozen yards. Land owner and public access are both missing, so who controls the spring is unknown from this data.

The approach is roadside off County Road 53. The country here is dry, with modest snow and about a foot of rain a year, and the elevation is under six thousand feet. Craig is the only town the record names, and it is not close. No campground is attached to this point. The land columns are all empty.

The season ranking points to winter. Soaking warm means you can sit in it without tempering, assuming you have a right to be there, which the record does not establish. No campground is listed nearby. The 1976 sample shows mildly alkaline water. Check land status before driving out.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1976-04-08 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.9 |
| Calcium | 3.3 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.3 mg/L |
| Sodium | 460 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 13 mg/L |
| Chloride | 90 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Rifle](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/rifle), 65 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Warm Springs (Moffat County, Colorado), CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/warm-springs-moffat-county-colorado): pH 8.8, TDS 211 mg/L, Hike, near Rangely, Rio Blanco County
- [Strawberry Park Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/strawberry-park-hot-springs): Roadside, near Steamboat Springs, Routt County, developed pools, $30 day pass, year-round
- [Routt Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/routt-hot-springs): 147°F source, pH 7.1, Roadside, near Steamboat Springs, Routt County
- [Steamboat Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/steamboat-springs-1): 102°F source, pH 8.0, Roadside, near Steamboat Springs, Routt County, developed pools, $35 day pass, year-round
- [Split Mountain Warm Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/split-mountain-warm-springs): 86°F source, pH 7.4, TDS 938 mg/L, Hike, near Naples, Uintah County
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Juniper Hot Springs?**
Juniper Hot Springs has a water temperature of 100°F (38°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Juniper Hot Springs located?**
Juniper Hot Springs is located in Moffat County, Colorado at 5,990 feet elevation, near Craig. Coordinates: 40.4670°N, 107.9520°W.

**How do I get to Juniper Hot Springs?**
Juniper Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being County Road 53 (65 ft from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Juniper Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.9 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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