# Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Pagosa Springs in Colorado. 136°F (58°C). Short Walk. Archuleta County.

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

## Can you soak at Pagosa Springs?

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

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 136°F (58°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.5 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 7,072 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 347 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Archuleta County |
| Nearest town | Pagosa Springs |
| Coordinates | 37.26300, -107.01100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO), 10.3 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | $74 day pass. General admission to 25 pools; seniors $3 off; kids 3-12 $42; Local Day Pass $30 with 60-mile residency proof; Wellness pass $119-159; price year not stated |
| Hours | 9am-10pm (pools cleared 9:30pm) |
| Season | Year-round |
| Getting there | downtown Pagosa Springs on the San Juan River |
| Operator | The Springs Resort & Spa, https://www.pagosahotsprings.com/day-pass |

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

## About Pagosa Springs

Pagosa Springs sits practically in town, a mile or so from the center of Pagosa Springs in Archuleta County. OpenStreetMap calls this particular source The Mother Spring. The water rises hot, well past soaking temperature at the outlet, so what comes up needs cooling before anyone gets in. Who owns the ground and what access is allowed are not recorded.

Getting there is a short walk, a little over a hundred yards from the closest road. At around seven thousand feet this is mountain town country. Winter snowfall runs close to seven feet and the year is fairly wet. East Fork Campground in the San Juan National Forest is the nearest camp listed, about ten miles out.

Pah gosah is the Ute name, according to Wikipedia, which also puts these springs inside the San Juan Basin. Deepest geothermal hot springs known anywhere, the town itself claims. The USGS keeps the site under a number of its own, with a water sample taken in the spring of 1976.

The best stretch on record runs from December into February. At the outlet the water is hotter than skin will tolerate for any length of time, so stay out of the source flow. Who runs the place is not written down, and no fee is listed either way. Chemistry here comes from a sample taken in April 1976.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1976-04-17 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.5 |
| Calcium | 230 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 24 mg/L |
| Sodium | 730 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 1,300 mg/L |
| Chloride | 180 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Bayfield](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/bayfield), 19 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Pagosa Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/pagosa-hot-springs): pH 7.7, TDS 2,860 mg/L, Roadside, 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

**What is the water temperature at Pagosa Springs?**
Pagosa Springs has a water temperature of 136°F (58°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Pagosa Springs located?**
Pagosa Springs is located in Archuleta County, Colorado at 7,072 feet elevation, near Pagosa Springs. Coordinates: 37.2630°N, 107.0110°W.

**How do I get to Pagosa Springs?**
Pagosa Springs has Short Walk road access (347 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Pagosa Springs?**
Yes, East Fork Campground (San Juan Nf   Co) is located nearby (10.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Pagosa Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.5 (slightly acidic).

**Is it safe to soak at Pagosa Springs?**
With care. At 136°F Pagosa 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/Pagosa_hot_springs