# Valley View Hot Springs, Colorado

Valley View Hot Springs in Colorado. 99°F (37°C). Roadside. Saguache County.

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

## Can you soak at Valley View Hot Springs?

Yes. Valley View Hot Springs is a developed hot spring. A day pass costs $20 as of October 2026. Reservations are required.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 99°F (37°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 8,850 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 43 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Saguache County |
| Nearest town | Saguache |
| Coordinates | 38.19200, -105.81600 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Coaldale Campground, 9.9 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | $20 day pass. Overnight pass $40 per person; children 15 and under free when supervised; page undated |
| Hours | arrive 11am-6pm, stay until 8pm |
| Season | Year-round |
| Reservations | Required |
| Clothing | Clothing optional |
| Getting there | Saguache County, north of Villa Grove |
| Operator | Orient Land Trust, https://www.olt.org/?p=84 |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.olt.org/?p=84

## About Valley View Hot Springs

Valley View Hot Springs sits in Saguache County, nineteen miles from the town of Saguache and high, near 8,850 feet. The water is body temperature, a gentle soak. Landowner and access are blank on file, and chemistry is missing too. The USGS lists it under a site number.

Roadside, a few dozen feet from the road. High country by elevation, though snow is on the lighter side, fifty-some inches, and it is a dry year. Coaldale Campground is the nearest listed, about ten miles away.

December through February are flagged as the best months. No walk from the road. Temperature is body heat, no caution needed. Ownership and access should be checked locally, since the record does not say. Water chemistry is not on file.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Saguache](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/saguache), 6 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Salida Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/salida-hot-springs): pH 7.4, Roadside, near Salida, Chaffee County, developed pools, $17 day pass, year-round
- [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
- [Sand Dunes Pool, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/sand-dunes-pool): Roadside, near Center, Saguache County, developed pools, pools 98–102°F, $18 day pass, year-round

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Valley View Hot Springs?**
Valley View Hot Springs has a water temperature of 99°F (37°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Valley View Hot Springs located?**
Valley View Hot Springs is located in Saguache County, Colorado at 8,850 feet elevation, near Saguache. Coordinates: 38.1920°N, 105.8160°W.

**How do I get to Valley View Hot Springs?**
Valley View Hot Springs has Roadside road access (43 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Valley View Hot Springs?**
Yes, Coaldale Campground is located nearby (9.9 miles away).

## Sources

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