# Pinkerton Hot Springs, Colorado

Pinkerton Hot Springs in Colorado. 90°F (32°C). Short Walk. La Plata County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/pinkerton-hot-springs-1
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Pinkerton Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 90°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 90°F (32°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.4 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 6,748 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 418 ft from the nearest road |
| County | La Plata County |
| Nearest town | Durango |
| Coordinates | 37.45300, -107.80300 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | CHRIS PARK, 4.4 mi |

## About Pinkerton Hot Springs

The Pinkerton Hot Springs point on record here is warm, a little under body heat, which puts it outside what most people would call a hot soak. It lies in La Plata County around fourteen miles from Durango. Land ownership is not recorded and neither is an access status. OpenStreetMap uses the same name for it.

A short walk, about a hundred and forty yards from the nearest road. It sits a little under 6,800 feet, with cumulative winter snowfall a bit above five feet and a moderately wet year. Chris Park is the camp on record, about four and a half miles from the spring.

December through February show as the best months. Bear in mind the water is warm, well short of hot, so it is a tepid dip at best. Chemistry sampling dates to 1976. No fee is recorded, and the owner and access status are blank. With access unknown, look for posted signs before walking in.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1976-04-16 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.4 |
| Calcium | 550 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 72 mg/L |
| Sodium | 710 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 650 mg/L |
| Chloride | 900 mg/L |
| Iron | 4,300 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Bayfield](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/bayfield), 27 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Pinkerton Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/pinkerton-hot-springs-2): pH 6.4, Roadside, near Durango, La Plata County, not a soaking spring, free
- [Stratten Warm Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/stratten-warm-spring): Roadside, near Durango, La Plata County
- [Tripp Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/tripp-hot-springs): 111°F source, Short Walk, near Durango, La Plata County
- [Trimble Hot Spr, Stratten Warm Spr, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/trimble-hot-spr-stratten-warm-spr): 97°F source, TDS 3,340 mg/L, Roadside, near Durango, La Plata County, developed pools, $59 day pass, year-round
- [Rico 2, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/rico-2): Roadside, near Mountain Village, San Miguel County, private, no public access
- [Piedra River Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/piedra-river-hot-springs-2): Short Walk, near Bayfield, La Plata County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Pinkerton Hot Springs?**
Pinkerton Hot Springs has a water temperature of 90°F (32°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Pinkerton Hot Springs located?**
Pinkerton Hot Springs is located in La Plata County, Colorado at 6,748 feet elevation, near Durango. Coordinates: 37.4530°N, 107.8030°W.

**How do I get to Pinkerton Hot Springs?**
Pinkerton Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (418 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Pinkerton Hot Springs?**
Yes, Chris Park is located nearby (4.4 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Pinkerton Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.4 (slightly acidic).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals