# Sand Dunes Pool, Colorado

Sand Dunes Pool in Colorado. Roadside. Saguache County.

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

## Can you soak at Sand Dunes Pool?

Yes. Sand Dunes Pool is a developed hot spring with pools from 98 to 102°F. A day pass costs $18 as of October 2026.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Unknown (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,539 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 26 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Saguache County |
| Nearest town | Center |
| Coordinates | 37.77840, -105.85610 |
| Nearest campground | Zapata Falls Campground, 17.6 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | $18 day pass. Adults 13 and over $18; price year not stated |
| Hours | Mar 1-Nov 30 10am-10pm; Dec 1-Feb 28 1-8pm; closed Thursdays |
| Season | Year-round |
| Pool temperature | 98–102°F |
| Getting there | roadside, 1991 CR 63 near Hooper |
| In winter | plowed county road |
| Operator | Sand Dunes Recreation, https://www.sanddunespool.com/ |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.sanddunespool.com/admission-rates, https://www.sanddunespool.com/hours-of-operation, https://www.alamosa.org/listing/sand-dunes-recreation-swimming-pool/

## About Sand Dunes Pool

Sand Dunes Pool is the name on file for a thermal point in Saguache County, about fourteen miles from Center, sitting right beside a road. No temperature is recorded, which leaves the water's warmth an open question. Ownership and access are also blank.

Thirty feet, maybe less, between the road and the water, so roadside is no exaggeration. The road carries no name anyone has recorded. Elevation runs a bit past 7,500 feet, though winters go light on snow at around two and a half feet, and precipitation stays low. The one camp listed is Zapata Falls Campground, a little under eighteen miles off.

No season is flagged as best. Expect no details on file for temperature or water chemistry. Ask locally about ownership and access. Light snow and a dry climate are the one thing the record says about the approach in winter.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Del Norte](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/del-norte), 25 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Splashland Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/splashland-hot-springs): pH 8.3, Roadside, near Alamosa East, Alamosa County, developed pools, pools 88–96°F, day pass, late may-mid sep
- [Shaw Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/shaw-springs): 86°F source, pH 8.9, Short Walk, near Del Norte, Rio Grande County
- [Mineral Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/mineral-hot-springs): 140°F source, pH 7.3, Roadside, near Saguache, Saguache County, developed pools, pools 98–108°F, $18 day pass, year-round
- [Valley View Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/valley-view-hot-springs): 99°F source, Roadside, near Saguache, Saguache County, developed pools, $20 day pass, year-round
- [Dexter Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/dexter-spring): 68°F source, pH 8.2, Short Walk, near Alamosa East, Alamosa 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

## Questions

**Where is Sand Dunes Pool located?**
Sand Dunes Pool is located in Saguache County, Colorado at 7,539 feet elevation, near Center. Coordinates: 37.7784°N, 105.8561°W.

**How do I get to Sand Dunes Pool?**
Sand Dunes Pool has Roadside road access (26 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Sand Dunes Pool?**
Yes, Zapata Falls Campground is located nearby (17.6 miles away).

## Sources

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