Eldorado Springs Pool
- From $25
- 43 min from Denver
- Walk-in OK
A historic outdoor swimming pool at the mouth of Eldorado Canyon near Boulder, fed by the area's artesian warm springs and reopened after a long renovation. It operates in summer and on September weekends. This is a warm swimming pool rather than a hot soak.
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✓ Verified November 2026
- Price
- From $25
- Nearest town
- Eldorado Springs
- From Denver
- 43 min
- Reservations
- Walk-in OK
Plan your visit
Hours & season
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Tickets & booking
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| Access | Day pass, walk-ins welcome |
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Rules
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On site
| Lodging | No |
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Not stated by the venue: swimwear, dogs.
Water temperature
This venue doesn't publish pool temperatures.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
84 mg/L
Lightly mineralized · Calcium–sulfate (gypsum-type water)
- pH
- 6.65
- Temp at source
- 76°F
- Fluoride
- 0.30 mg/L
- Boron
- 0.03 mg/L
- Iron
- 0.02 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at “Eldorado Spring B” (0.2 mi from Eldorado Springs Pool), sampled 1975–1976 by the USGS and partners (data). Pool water may be cooled, mixed or treated, and spring chemistry is generally stable over decades. We report measurements only; we don't make health claims.
The pools
| Pool | Temp | Depth |
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| Main poolShallow end from 3.5 ft, deep end to 10 ft with diving board; lifeguards on duty | 79–82°F | 10 ft |
| Baby poolkids1 ft 2 in deep | — | 1.2 ft |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- Fed by the adjacent Eldorado Artesian Spring
- Chlorinated as health rules require, kept as low as allowed
- Generally 79-82F
- Changing rooms: yes
- Showers: yes
- Lockers: no
- Towel rental: no
- Towels included: no
- Food on site: yes
- Drinks / bar: yes
| Accessibility |
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| Bring your own alcohol | Not allowed |
| Glass containers | Not allowed |
| Smoking | Not allowed |
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What's here
- historic spring-fed outdoor pool (1905)
- snack bar with beer and wine
- free weekend Eldo Shuttle
- next to Eldorado Canyon State Park
Getting there
- From Denver43 min28 mi
- From Denver International (DEN)57 min43 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 5,758 ft |
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| Road | Paved road |
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| Cell service | Limited / spotty |
Things to do near Eldorado Springs
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Sandstone canyon next to the resort known for climbing and hiking; weekend timed vehicle entry May-Oct
Campgrounds
- Camp Patiya4 mi
- Winegar Ridge Campground5.7 mi
- Deer Creek Campground6.6 mi
- Sourdough Springs Campground6.8 mi
Trailheads
- Fowler Trailhead0.3 mi
- South Mesa Trailhead1.1 mi
- Doudy Draw Trailhead1.2 mi
- Coyote Ridge Trailhead6 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Indian Hot Springs
A historic spa in Idaho Springs with separate men's and women's geothermal cave baths, a mineral-water swimming pool and private tubs. Lodging, a restaurant and spa services are on site. Prices and cave rules should be confirmed directly, as public listings conflict.
Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa
A long-running hillside resort in the town of Hot Sulphur Springs with about 19 public mineral pools between 98 and 112°F. Day passes are walk-in only, and some pools are restricted to ages 12 and up. The property also has a motel, private baths, massage and a grill.
Radium Warm Springs
A warm spring pool above the Upper Colorado River near the hamlet of Radium, southwest of Kremmling. The BLM directs visitors to a trailhead at the end of Warm Springs Road, because the old social trail from the CPW Mugrage site is closed to protect bighorn sheep habitat. A fee campground and river access are nearby at the Radium Recreation Area.
Indian Hot Springs: 18 mi · Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa: 45 mi · Radium Warm Springs: 67 mi
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· checked November 2026
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