# Salida Hot Springs, Colorado

Salida Hot Springs in Colorado. Roadside. Chaffee County.

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

## Can you soak at Salida Hot Springs?

Yes. Salida Hot Springs is a developed hot spring. A day pass costs $17 as of October 2026.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Unknown (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.4 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Access | Roadside, 116 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Chaffee County |
| Nearest town | Salida |
| Coordinates | 38.52500, -106.00940 |
| Nearest campground | OHAVER LAKE, 9.9 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | $17 day pass. Adult 18+ drop-in $17 under 'New 2026 Prices' (youth 6-17 $9); private soaking bath extra |
| Hours | Mon 6am-1pm; Tue-Fri 6am-8pm; Sat 10:30am-8pm; Sun noon-6pm (Aug 2026 schedule) |
| Season | Year-round |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Getting there | roadside, downtown Salida |
| In winter | plowed (downtown Salida) |
| Operator | City of Salida, https://www.cityofsalida.com/aquaticcenter |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.cityofsalida.com/aquaticcenter/page/memberships-passes-drop-pricing, https://www.cityofsalida.com/aquaticcenter/page/monthly-calendar-and-hours-operation

## About Salida Hot Springs

Salida Hot Springs is a thermal point under a mile from the center of Salida in Chaffee County. The record leaves a lot blank: temperature, elevation, ownership, access. It does hold a pH reading from 1976 and a USGS site number.

Roadside, under forty yards from the road. Salida's winters bring around four and a half feet of snow, and yearly precipitation is low. Ohaver Lake is the campground on file, roughly ten miles away.

There is no seasonal guidance on file. With no temperature recorded, nothing here confirms a soak. Being in town, check locally for what is at the site. Ownership and access are unverified.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1976-04-22 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.4 |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Buena Vista](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/buena-vista), 16 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Poncha Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/poncha-hot-springs): 160°F source, TDS 673 mg/L, Roadside, near Salida, Chaffee County
- [Wellsville Warm Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/wellsville-warm-spring): 91°F source, TDS 470 mg/L, Short Walk, near Salida, Chaffee County
- [Swissvale Warm Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/swissvale-warm-springs): 82°F source, pH 7.0, Roadside, near Salida, Chaffee County
- [Browns Grotto Warm Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/browns-grotto-warm-spring): 73°F source, pH 8.0, Short Walk, near Salida, Chaffee County
- [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
- [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

## Questions

**Where is Salida Hot Springs located?**
Salida Hot Springs is located in Chaffee County, Colorado, near Salida. Coordinates: 38.5250°N, 106.0094°W.

**How do I get to Salida Hot Springs?**
Salida Hot Springs has Roadside road access (116 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Salida Hot Springs?**
Yes, Ohaver Lake is located nearby (9.9 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Salida Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH. The pH is 7.4 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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