Ranking · United States
The highest-elevation hot springs in the US
Ranked by the elevation of the listing, from USGS elevation data. High springs mean cold nights, thin air and roads that snow in, so check the season and road notes on each listing.
Top of the list
Highest-ranked with photos
Conundrum Hot Springs
High-elevation backcountry pools in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, about 8.5 miles one way from the Conundrum Creek trailhead near Aspen. Camping anywhere in the zone requires an advance Recreation.gov permit and use of your reserved site, and dogs are not allowed. Bear canisters are mandatory overnight, and the Forest Service asks visitors to pack out human waste.
Dunton Hot Springs
A restored 19th-century mining town in the San Juan Mountains turned into a small luxury retreat with 14 cabins. Guests share a historic bathhouse and outdoor pools fed by natural hot springs, with daily slots for private bathhouse use. It is open year-round to overnight guests only.
Waunita Hot Springs Ranch
A long-established guest ranch about 27 miles east of Gunnison built around a large hot-spring-fed pool. It mainly hosts family reunions, weddings and group retreats. Whether outside visitors can soak was not confirmed on the official site.
Ranked
Elevation, 25 springs
| # | Spring | Elevation | Season | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conundrum Hot SpringsAspen, Colorado | 11,229 ft | Seasonal | Wild spring |
| 2 | Rainbow Hot SpringsPagosa Springs, Colorado · temporarily closed | 9,560 ft | Seasonal | Wild spring |
| 3 | Dunton Hot SpringsDolores, Colorado | 8,974 ft | Year-round | Resort & lodging |
| 4 | Waunita Hot Springs RanchGunnison, Colorado | 8,946 ft | Not stated | Resort & lodging |
| 5 | Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & SpaBuena Vista, Colorado | 8,682 ft | Year-round | Resort & lodging |
| 6 | Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical GardensBuena Vista, Colorado | 8,647 ft | Year-round | Day pools |
| 7 | Valley View Hot SpringsVilla Grove, Colorado | 8,622 ft | Year-round | Resort & lodging |
| 8 | 4UR RanchCreede, Colorado | 8,513 ft | Seasonal | Resort & lodging |
| 9 | San Antonio Hot SpringsLa Cueva, New Mexico | 8,421 ft | Not stated | Wild spring |
| 10 | Deer Valley Hot Springs RanchNathrop, Colorado | 8,361 ft | Year-round | Resort & lodging |
| 11 | Antero Hot Springs CabinsNathrop, Colorado | 8,189 ft | Year-round | Resort & lodging |
| 12 | Mount Princeton Hot Springs ResortNathrop, Colorado | 8,142 ft | Year-round | Resort & lodging |
| 13 | Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa & LodgingsOuray, Colorado | 7,829 ft | Not stated | Resort & lodging |
| 14 | Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot SpringsOuray, Colorado | 7,778 ft | Not stated | Resort & lodging |
| 15 | Piedra River Hot SpringsPagosa Springs, Colorado · temporarily closed | 7,774 ft | Seasonal | Wild spring |
| 16 | Box Canyon Lodge & Hot SpringsOuray, Colorado | 7,766 ft | Not stated | Resort & lodging |
| 17 | Joyful Journey Hot Springs SpaMoffat, Colorado | 7,744 ft | Year-round | Resort & lodging |
| 18 | Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & SpaHot Sulphur Springs, Colorado | 7,723 ft | Year-round | Resort & lodging |
| 19 | Ouray Hot Springs PoolOuray, Colorado | 7,690 ft | Year-round | Day pools |
| 20 | Indian Hot SpringsIdaho Springs, Colorado | 7,683 ft | Year-round | Resort & lodging |
| 21 | Muir Trail RanchFlorence Lake, California | 7,672 ft | Seasonal | Resort & lodging |
| 22 | Splashland Hot SpringsAlamosa, Colorado | 7,548 ft | Seasonal | Day pools |
| 23 | Sand Dunes RecreationHooper, Colorado | 7,544 ft | Year-round | Resort & lodging |
| 24 | Strawberry Park Hot SpringsSteamboat Springs, Colorado | 7,499 ft | Year-round | Resort & lodging |
| 25 | McCauley Warm SpringsJemez Springs, New Mexico | 7,493 ft | Year-round | Wild spring |
How we ranked
Elevations come from the USGS Elevation Point Query Service at each listing’s coordinates.
Every listing is checked against the venue's or land agency's own website. We only include wild springs that a land agency or tourism office publishes. Rules and access change, so confirm before you go. Last verified November 2026.