# Tripp Hot Springs, Colorado

Tripp Hot Springs in Colorado. 111°F (44°C). Short Walk. La Plata County.

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

## Can you soak at Tripp Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 111°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 | 111°F (44°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 6,600 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| County | La Plata County |
| Nearest town | Durango |
| Coordinates | 37.40000, -107.84900 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | JUNCTION CREEK CAMPGROUND, 5.7 mi |

## About Tripp Hot Springs

Tripp Hot Springs sits in La Plata County outside Durango, roughly nine miles from town. The water comes out hot, well above body temperature, in the range people want for a proper soak. Who owns the ground, and what the rules for visiting are, nobody has written down here.

A short walk, five hundred feet or so off the road. The elevation is mid-mountain for Colorado, high enough that winters pile several feet of snow over the season. Rainfall is moderate. The land card lists no owner and no designation, so you will be doing your own checking on where any property line runs.

Winter ranks as the best season here by our climate scoring, with the deep-snow months of December through February on top. Junction Creek Campground is the closest listed camping, close to six miles away. Hot water like this wants a careful hand before you get in. Public access is unrecorded. Treat the spot as unverified until you have confirmed it is open.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Bayfield](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/bayfield), 28 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Stratten Warm Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/stratten-warm-spring): Roadside, 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
- [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
- [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
- [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 Tripp Hot Springs?**
Tripp Hot Springs has a water temperature of 111°F (44°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Tripp Hot Springs located?**
Tripp Hot Springs is located in La Plata County, Colorado at 6,600 feet elevation, near Durango. Coordinates: 37.4000°N, 107.8490°W.

**How do I get to Tripp Hot Springs?**
Tripp Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Tripp Hot Springs?**
Yes, Junction Creek Campground is located nearby (5.7 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Tripp Hot Springs?**
With care. At 111°F Tripp Hot Springs 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/Tripp_Hot_Springs