# Mineral Hot Springs, Colorado

Mineral Hot Springs in Colorado. 140°F (60°C). Roadside. Saguache County.

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

## Can you soak at Mineral Hot Springs?

Yes. Mineral Hot Springs is a developed hot spring with pools from 98 to 108°F. A day pass costs $18 as of October 2026.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 140°F (60°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.3 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 7,744 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 196 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Saguache County |
| Nearest town | Saguache |
| Coordinates | 38.16800, -105.92400 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Coaldale Campground, 13.4 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | $18 day pass. Local rate $15 with ID, Tuesday $12, kids 4-14 and seniors 65+ $15; official page undated |
| Hours | 9:30am-9:50pm Sun-Wed, 9:30am-8pm Thu-Sat |
| Season | Year-round |
| Pool temperature | 98–108°F |
| Getting there | Hwy 17, 1 mi south of US 285 junction, 28640 CR 58EE, Moffat |
| Operator | Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa, https://joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com/?p=333, https://springsmag.com/go-off-beaten-path-joyful-journey-hot-springs/

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 140°F, the source water at Mineral Hot Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Mineral Hot Springs

Mineral Hot Springs, in Saguache County at the northern end of the San Luis Valley, is a thermal spring whose source reading sits right at the line where hot becomes scalding. Saguache is thirteen miles away. OpenStreetMap tags the point as plain Hot Springs. A 1976 chemistry sample is on file. No access and ownership is on record.

The road is a couple hundred feet off; the record calls that roadside. The valley floor here is high and dry, with modest snow, around a foot of precipitation in a year and cold averages. Coaldale Campground, thirteen miles out, is the closest camp in the record. Land unit and designation are empty.

Wikipedia places Mineral Hot Springs in the northern San Luis Valley of Saguache County. OpenStreetMap lists the same point under the plain label Hot Springs, and the USGS holds a chemistry record from April 1976.

The cold months rank best. Water this hot will burn; do not assume any pool is cooler than the source without testing it. Nobody has recorded public access or an owner, so check before visiting. Coaldale Campground, thirteen miles. The pH is near neutral on a fifty-year-old sample.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1976-04-20 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.3 |
| Calcium | 58 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 13 mg/L |
| Sodium | 140 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 160 mg/L |
| Chloride | 38 mg/L |
| Iron | 60 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Saguache](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/saguache), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Valley View Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/valley-view-hot-springs): 99°F source, Roadside, near Saguache, Saguache County, developed pools, $20 day pass, year-round
- [Swissvale Warm Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/swissvale-warm-springs): 82°F source, pH 7.0, Roadside, near Salida, Chaffee County
- [Wellsville Warm Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/wellsville-warm-spring): 91°F source, TDS 470 mg/L, Short Walk, near Salida, Chaffee County
- [Poncha Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/poncha-hot-springs): 160°F source, TDS 673 mg/L, Roadside, near Salida, Chaffee County
- [Salida Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/salida-hot-springs): pH 7.4, Roadside, near Salida, Chaffee County, developed pools, $17 day pass, year-round
- [Sand Dunes Pool, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/sand-dunes-pool): Roadside, near Center, Saguache County, developed pools, pools 98–102°F, $18 day pass, year-round

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Mineral Hot Springs?**
Mineral Hot Springs has a water temperature of 140°F (60°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Mineral Hot Springs located?**
Mineral Hot Springs is located in Saguache County, Colorado at 7,744 feet elevation, near Saguache. Coordinates: 38.1680°N, 105.9240°W.

**How do I get to Mineral Hot Springs?**
Mineral Hot Springs has Roadside road access (196 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Mineral Hot Springs?**
Yes, Coaldale Campground is located nearby (13.4 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Mineral Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.3 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Mineral Hot Springs?**
With care. At 140°F Mineral Hot 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/Mineral_Hot_Springs_(Colorado)