# Paradise Warm Spring, Colorado

Paradise Warm Spring in Colorado. 115°F (46°C). Short Walk. San Miguel County.

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

## Can you soak at Paradise Warm Spring?

No. Paradise Warm Spring is on private land with no public access.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 115°F (46°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.8 (Neutral) |
| Elevation | 8,659 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| County | San Miguel County |
| Nearest town | Mountain Village |
| Coordinates | 37.75200, -108.13100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | CAYTON CAMPGROUND, 8.5 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private, no public access |

Dunton Hot Springs calls it its neighbor's lithium-rich Paradise Hot Spring. No public access info found.

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.duntondestinations.com/hot-springs/

## About Paradise Warm Spring

Paradise Warm Spring runs at the upper edge of soaking temperature, hotter than its name lets on. It is in San Miguel County, nineteen miles or so from Mountain Village, and high, close to 8,700 feet. No landowner is recorded and no public access status either, so treat the ground around it as unknown until you have checked.

Roughly a fifth of a mile on foot from the closest road; no road name is on record. The elevation puts it in serious high country. Snow here is heavy, around ten feet in an average winter, and the yearly precipitation is high as well. Cayton Campground is the camp on file, eight and a half miles off.

The listed best months are the heart of winter. That much snow means the road in may not be open then, so check before driving out. The water sits a touch above comfortable, so ease in. The chemistry sample is from 1976. Ownership and access remain open questions, and no fee appears on file.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1976-04-15 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.8 |
| Calcium | 170 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 28 mg/L |
| Sodium | 1,900 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 110 mg/L |
| Chloride | 3,100 mg/L |
| Iron | 200 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Mountain Village](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/mountain-village), 3 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Geyser Warm Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/geyser-warm-spring): 82°F source, TDS 1,630 mg/L, Short Walk, 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
- [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
- [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
- [Pinkerton Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/pinkerton-hot-springs-1): 90°F source, pH 6.4, Short Walk, near Durango, La Plata County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Paradise Warm Spring?**
Paradise Warm Spring has a water temperature of 115°F (46°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Paradise Warm Spring located?**
Paradise Warm Spring is located in San Miguel County, Colorado at 8,659 feet elevation, near Mountain Village. Coordinates: 37.7520°N, 108.1310°W.

**How do I get to Paradise Warm Spring?**
Paradise Warm Spring has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Paradise Warm Spring?**
Yes, Cayton Campground is located nearby (8.5 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Paradise Warm Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.8 (neutral).

**Is it safe to soak at Paradise Warm Spring?**
With care. At 115°F Paradise Warm Spring 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/Paradise_Warm_Spring