Warm Spring (Mesa County, Colorado)

Mesa County, Colorado · Near Orchard Mesa
38.7648°N, 108.4255°W · 7,160 ft
54°F air · Good soaking weather 7,160 ft Open Short Walk BLM Camping nearby (15.5 mi)

Warm Spring in Mesa County is a USGS thermal point on BLM ground administered by the Grand Junction Field Office. Orchard Mesa is the nearest town, around nineteen miles off. No temperature has ever been recorded here, so do not plan on soaking. The one measurement on file, from a 1980 sample, shows a fair mineral load. Public access is listed as open.

Location
24 miles from Grand Junction, CO

Public land, high desert by elevation and rainfall, with under a foot and a half of precipitation in a typical year. Snow falls in winter, a few feet of it. The spring lies about half a mile from the closest road, which the record classes as a short walk. The nearest listed campground is Aspen Leaf Cabin in the Uncompahgre National Forest, fifteen miles out.

There is no best-season ranking for this one because there is no temperature to rank it on. The sample that gave us a mineral reading dates from 1980, and nothing newer exists. Go expecting a seep or a wet spot on BLM land. A pool is not in the record. Open access means you can walk to it. How warm it runs is unverified.

Monthly Climate
22°
Jan
27°
Feb
38°
Mar
46°
Apr
56°
May
71°
Jun
74°
Jul
71°
Aug
63°
Sep
49°
Oct
36°
Nov
23°
Dec
Annual Precip: 16.3 in Annual Snow: 41.6 in
Current Conditions
54°F
WSW 25.2 mph 37% Good soaking weather
Sunday 81° Low 59° Mostly Sunny 5% precip
Labor Day 77° Low 61° Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 14% precip
Tuesday 79° Low 58° Mostly Sunny 3% precip
Wednesday 82° Low 58° Sunny 8% precip
Thursday 80° Low 60° Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 16% precip
Water Chemistry Sampled 1980-08-07

The water at Warm Spring (Mesa County, Colorado) contains 819 mg/L total dissolved solids.

Higher mineral concentration for therapeutic soaking
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Aspen Leaf Cabin (Uncompahgre National Forest, Co) 15.5 mi away

Overview Aspen Leaf is one of three cabins at the Cold Springs Work Center that welcomes guests with its homey vibe and remote mountain setting. Mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails are easily accessed here. The cabin was built in the 1930s for use by Forest Service employees. Vehicles can easily access the area, but a 4WD may be required in October, depending on weather conditions.Recreation The North Uncompahgre boasts an extensive ATV trail system known as the Divide Forks ATV comp...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Mile-High Advisory 7,160 ft

Warm Spring (Mesa County, Colorado) sits at 7,160 feet above sea level, way above the mile-high mark. You may not feel the altitude strongly, but hot water still dehydrates you faster at elevation. UV is about 29% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.

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Temperature
No data recorded
Avg Air Temp 48°F
Access
Open
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 0.5 mi
Land
Ownership FED
Agency BLM
Designation PUB
Unit Grand Junction Field Office
Manager BLM
Protection 3 - Protected, subject to extractive use
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Warm Spring (Mesa County, Colorado) located?
Warm Spring (Mesa County, Colorado) is located in Mesa County, Colorado at 7,160 feet elevation, near Orchard Mesa. Coordinates: 38.7648°N, 108.4255°W.
How do I get to Warm Spring (Mesa County, Colorado)?
Warm Spring (Mesa County, Colorado) has Short Walk road access (0.5 mi from the road).
Is Warm Spring (Mesa County, Colorado) free to visit?
Warm Spring (Mesa County, Colorado) has Open access. It is managed by BLM.
Can I camp near Warm Spring (Mesa County, Colorado)?
Yes, Aspen Leaf Cabin (Uncompahgre National Forest, Co) is located nearby (15.5 miles away).
What minerals are in the water at Warm Spring (Mesa County, Colorado)?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids. Total dissolved solids measure 819 mg/L.
Sources: USGS NWIS, Wikipedia