# Rhodes Warm Spring, Colorado

Rhodes Warm Spring in Colorado. 75°F (24°C). Short Walk. Park County.

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

## Can you soak at Rhodes Warm Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 75°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 75°F (24°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.5 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 10,172 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 358 ft from the nearest road (Warm Springs Road) |
| County | Park County |
| Nearest town | Fairplay |
| Coordinates | 39.16400, -106.06200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | HORSESHOE CAMPGROUND, 2.9 mi |

## About Rhodes Warm Spring

Rhodes Warm Spring sits above ten thousand feet in Park County, off Warm Springs Road. Fairplay is five and a half miles off, the nearest town and a close one. The water is only mildly warm. The 1976 sample is near neutral. Ownership and public access are not in the record.

Warm Springs Road is a few hundred feet away; a short walk. This is very high ground, and the average temperature for the year is around freezing, with close to seven feet of snow. Precipitation is moderate. Horseshoe campground is about three miles away, the nearest camp given. Land unit: none given.

Midwinter is the season given. With the yearly average around freezing and that much snow, the approach in winter is a snow approach. Access is unrecorded. Horseshoe campground, three miles. The temperature is too low to count as a warm soak. Chemistry comes from a single July 1976 sample.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1976-07-15 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.5 |
| Calcium | 32 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 21 mg/L |
| Sodium | 7.3 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 15 mg/L |
| Chloride | 2.4 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Fairplay](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/fairplay), 18 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Hartsel Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/hartsel-hot-springs): 126°F source, pH 6.6, Short Walk, near Fairplay, Park County
- [Cottonwood Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/cottonwood-hot-springs): 136°F source, pH 8.5, Roadside, near Buena Vista, Chaffee County, developed pools, $45 day pass, year-round
- [Mount Princeton Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/mount-princeton-hot-springs): 133°F source, pH 7.7, Roadside, near Buena Vista, Chaffee County, developed pools, pools 82–99°F, $40 day pass, year-round
- [Hortense Hot Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/hortense-hot-spring): 181°F source, Short Walk, near Buena Vista, Chaffee County
- [Aqua Hot Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/aqua-hot-spring): TDS 143 mg/L, Roadside, near Buena Vista, Chaffee County, private, no public access, pools 101–108°F, overnight guests only, year-round
- [Browns Canyon Warm Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/browns-canyon-warm-spring): 77°F source, pH 8.0, Roadside, near Salida, Chaffee County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Rhodes Warm Spring?**
Rhodes Warm Spring has a water temperature of 75°F (24°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Rhodes Warm Spring located?**
Rhodes Warm Spring is located in Park County, Colorado at 10,172 feet elevation, near Fairplay. Coordinates: 39.1640°N, 106.0620°W.

**How do I get to Rhodes Warm Spring?**
Rhodes Warm Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Warm Springs Road (358 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Rhodes Warm Spring?**
Yes, Horseshoe Campground is located nearby (2.9 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Rhodes Warm Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.5 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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