# Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs, Colorado

Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs in Colorado. 135°F (57°C). Roadside. Mineral County.

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

## Can you soak at Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs?

No. Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs is on private land with no public access.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 135°F (57°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 8,550 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 211 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Mineral County |
| Nearest town | Creede |
| Coordinates | 37.74700, -106.83100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | MARSHALL PARK, 8.9 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private, no public access |
| Cost | Overnight guests only |
| Season | Jun-Oct |
| Getting there | private dude ranch about 8 mi southeast of Creede |
| Operator | 4UR Ranch, https://4urranch.com |

Hot spring pools are on a private ranch, overnight ranch guests only per a third-party guide; ranch operates June through October.

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/wagon-wheel-gap-hot-springs-colorado, https://4urranch.com/?p=2164

## About Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs

Hot water comes out of the ground at Wagon Wheel Gap in Mineral County, eleven miles or so from Creede. The temperature on file is high enough to scald a hand put straight in. This is a roadside spring, two hundred feet from the road. No owner and no access status appear in the record, which leaves the legal side an open question.

The spring sits high, well above eight thousand feet, in a part of Colorado where the snow total runs past six feet a season. The average temperature is cold. Summer precipitation is modest. Getting there involves almost no walking. The road passes within a couple hundred feet of the water.

Marshall Park is the nearest campground on file, nine miles or so away. Our best-months ranking favors the dead of winter, January first. Six feet of snow will shape how you reach a roadside spot at this elevation, so look into road conditions before driving up. This water burns. Test it. Ownership and public access are not recorded.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Creede](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/creede), 11 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Antelope Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/antelope-spring-2): 90°F source, Roadside, near Creede, Mineral County
- [Birdsie Warm Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/birdsie-warm-spring): 86°F source, pH 8.6, Roadside, near Creede, Mineral County
- [Rainbow Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/rainbow-hot-springs): 104°F source, Hike, near Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, primitive pools, pools 95–105°F, free
- [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
- [Pagosa Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/pagosa-hot-springs): pH 7.7, TDS 2,860 mg/L, Roadside, near Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, developed pools, $74 day pass, year-round
- [Pagosa Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/pagosa-springs): 136°F source, pH 6.5, Short Walk, near Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, developed pools, $74 day pass, year-round

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs?**
Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs has a water temperature of 135°F (57°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs located?**
Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs is located in Mineral County, Colorado at 8,550 feet elevation, near Creede. Coordinates: 37.7470°N, 106.8310°W.

**How do I get to Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs?**
Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs has Roadside road access (211 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs?**
Yes, Marshall Park is located nearby (8.9 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs?**
With care. At 135°F Wagon Wheel Gap 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/Wagon_Wheel_Gap_Hot_Springs