# Ouray Hot Springs, Colorado

Ouray Hot Springs in Colorado. 156°F (69°C). Roadside. Ouray County.

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

## Can you soak at Ouray Hot Springs?

Yes. Ouray Hot Springs is a developed hot spring with pools from 95 to 106°F. A day pass costs $30 as of October 2026.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 156°F (69°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.1 (Neutral) |
| Elevation | 7,800 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 60 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Ouray County |
| Nearest town | Ouray |
| Coordinates | 38.02100, -107.67200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | AMPHITHEATER (CO), 0.6 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | $30 day pass. 2026 rates: seniors 65-74 $24, youth 3-17 $18, 75+ $10, under 3 free; slides $5 summer; showers $4 |
| Hours | 11am-8pm public (10-11am members only) |
| Season | Year-round |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Pool temperature | 95–106°F |
| Getting there | in town, 1220 Main St |
| In winter | n/a, in town |
| Operator | City of Ouray, https://visitouray.com/ourayhotspringspool |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://visitouray.com/ourayhotspringspool

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 156°F, the source water at Ouray 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 Ouray Hot Springs

This USGS thermal point in Ouray County sits half a mile out of Ouray and reads scalding at the source. The Wikipedia page linked to the record is for Wiesbaden Hot Springs, a group of three thermal springs and a vapor cave in Ouray, where source water is cooled for soaking pools. A 1976 sample came back near neutral. Nothing in the record covers access or ownership for this point.

Sixty feet from the road. Ouray sits high, and the snow total is very heavy, roughly ten feet a year, with a fairly wet climate. Amphitheater campground is listed under a mile away. No owner or land unit appears in the record. Ouray itself sits within half a mile, close enough to matter for a base.

Wikipedia's entry for the linked site, Wiesbaden Hot Springs, describes three thermal springs and a vapor cave in Ouray, with source water at 118°F cooled to the high nineties and low hundreds for the pools.

Cold months score highest. The source is hot enough to burn instantly; the Wiesbaden pools described in the record are cooled, and this point's raw reading is higher than even that source. Camping at Amphitheater, under a mile. Access for this exact point is blank; the Wiesbaden pools are the documented soak.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1976-04-14 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.1 |
| Calcium | 310 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 8.9 mg/L |
| Sodium | 110 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 780 mg/L |
| Chloride | 34 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Mountain Village](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/mountain-village), 29 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Ouray Hot Springs Pool, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/ouray-hot-springs-pool): Roadside, near Ouray, Ouray County, developed pools, pools 95–106°F, $30 day pass, year-round
- [Orvis Hot Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/orvis-hot-spring): 126°F source, pH 6.6, Short Walk, near Ouray, Ouray County, developed pools, pools 65–112°F, $35 day pass, year-round
- [Chattanooga Hot Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/chattanooga-hot-spring): pH 8.7, TDS 126 mg/L, Short Walk, near Silverton, San Juan County
- [Lemon Hot Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/lemon-hot-spring): 91°F source, pH 7.2, Roadside, near Mountain Village, San Miguel County
- [Dunton Hot Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/dunton-hot-spring): 108°F source, pH 6.4, Short Walk, near Mountain Village, San Miguel County, developed pools, pools 85–106°F
- [Rico 2, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/rico-2): Roadside, near Mountain Village, San Miguel County, private, no public access

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Ouray Hot Springs?**
Ouray Hot Springs has a water temperature of 156°F (69°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Ouray Hot Springs located?**
Ouray Hot Springs is located in Ouray County, Colorado at 7,800 feet elevation, near Ouray. Coordinates: 38.0210°N, 107.6720°W.

**How do I get to Ouray Hot Springs?**
Ouray Hot Springs has Roadside road access (60 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Ouray Hot Springs?**
Yes, Amphitheater (Co) is located nearby (0.6 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Ouray Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.1 (neutral).

**Is it safe to soak at Ouray Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Ouray Hot Springs reaches 156°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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