# Wellsville Warm Spring, Colorado

Wellsville Warm Spring in Colorado. 91°F (33°C). Short Walk. Chaffee County.

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

## Can you soak at Wellsville Warm Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 91°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 | 91°F (33°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 470 mg/L |
| Elevation | 6,861 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Chaffee County |
| Nearest town | Salida |
| Coordinates | 38.48500, -105.91000 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Coaldale Campground, 11.9 mi |

## About Wellsville Warm Spring

A bit outside Salida in Chaffee County, under six miles from town, Wellsville Warm Spring comes out at the low end of soaking warmth, a bit under body heat. Nobody is listed as owner. Whether the public can get in is also unknown. A 1975 water sample shows a moderate mineral load with iron in the mix.

Under a quarter mile from the road, so a short walk. The elevation is moderate for central Colorado, and winter brings several feet of snow across the season. Summers are fairly dry. Coaldale Campground is the nearest listed place to pitch a tent, about twelve miles off. The land record does not name whoever owns the ground under the spring.

December through February come out on top in our season ranking. Snow will be on the ground then. The water is warm, comfortable for sitting in if there is somewhere to sit, and the record does not say there is. Iron in the water dates from a 1975 sample, and nothing has been measured since. Confirm you are allowed before walking in, since no access status exists.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1975-06-20 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 470 mg/L |
| Calcium | 79 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 24 mg/L |
| Sodium | 51 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 65 mg/L |
| Chloride | 61 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Buena Vista](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/buena-vista), 22 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [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
- [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
- [Browns Grotto Warm Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/browns-grotto-warm-spring): 73°F source, pH 8.0, Short Walk, near Salida, Chaffee County
- [Browns Canyon Warm Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/browns-canyon-warm-spring): 77°F source, pH 8.0, Roadside, near Salida, Chaffee County
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Wellsville Warm Spring?**
Wellsville Warm Spring has a water temperature of 91°F (33°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Wellsville Warm Spring located?**
Wellsville Warm Spring is located in Chaffee County, Colorado at 6,861 feet elevation, near Salida. Coordinates: 38.4850°N, 105.9100°W.

**How do I get to Wellsville Warm Spring?**
Wellsville Warm Spring has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Wellsville Warm Spring?**
Yes, Coaldale Campground is located nearby (11.9 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Wellsville Warm Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. Total dissolved solids measure 470 mg/L.

## Sources

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