# Pagosa Hot Springs, Colorado

Pagosa Hot Springs in Colorado. Roadside. Archuleta County.

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

## Can you soak at Pagosa Hot Springs?

Yes. Pagosa Hot Springs is a developed hot spring. A day pass costs $74 as of October 2026.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Unknown (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.7 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 2,860 mg/L |
| Elevation | 7,100 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 29 ft from the nearest road (North 14th Street) |
| County | Archuleta County |
| Nearest town | Pagosa Springs |
| Coordinates | 37.26806, -107.02444 |
| Nearest campground | East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO), 10.6 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | $74 day pass. General Admission day pass $74 adult, child 3-12 $42; Wellness Day Pass $119 Mon-Thu, $159 Fri-Sun; local pass $30 |
| Hours | 9am-10pm daily, pools cleared 9:30pm |
| Season | Year-round |
| Ages | none (Relaxation Terrace is adults only) |
| Getting there | roadside, downtown |
| In winter | plowed (town of Pagosa Springs) |
| Operator | The Springs Resort & Spa, https://www.pagosahotsprings.com/ |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.pagosahotsprings.com/bath-house-pricing, https://www.pagosahotsprings.com/

## About Pagosa Hot Springs

Pagosa Hot Springs is the hot spring system of the San Juan Basin, Archuleta County, with this point a third of a mile or so from the middle of Pagosa Springs. The Ute name is Pah gosah. The town claims these are the world's deepest known geothermal hot springs. No temperature is on this record, but a 1965 USGS sample shows water heavy in dissolved minerals and a little alkaline.

North 14th Street is the nearest road, a few steps away, so this is roadside. Pagosa Springs sits at a bit over seven thousand feet in the San Juan Basin. Snow comes in heavy, near seven feet most winters, with moderate rain. East Fork Campground, San Juan National Forest, is the closest camp given, about eleven miles away.

Wikipedia gives the Ute name Pah gosah and places the system in the San Juan Basin. The town of Pagosa Springs claims the world's deepest known geothermal hot springs. The USGS sample on file was collected in September 1965.

No month gets a ranking. The record has no temperature, so the system's heat is documented here only by the town's claim and the old chemistry. Access and ownership are blank. Camping: East Fork Campground, eleven miles. Expect snowbound roads in winter given the snowfall figure.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1965-09-05 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.7 |
| Total dissolved solids | 2,860 mg/L |
| Calcium | 68 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 32 mg/L |
| Sodium | 810 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 1,520 mg/L |
| Chloride | 176 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Bayfield](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/bayfield), 18 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [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
- [Hotz Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/hotz-spring): Short Walk, near Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County
- [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
- [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
- [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 Pagosa Hot Springs located?**
Pagosa Hot Springs is located in Archuleta County, Colorado at 7,100 feet elevation, near Pagosa Springs. Coordinates: 37.2681°N, 107.0244°W.

**How do I get to Pagosa Hot Springs?**
Pagosa Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being North 14th Street (29 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Pagosa Hot Springs?**
Yes, East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf   Co) is located nearby (10.6 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Pagosa Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.7 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 2,860 mg/L.

## Sources

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