The Springs Resort
- From $74
- 83–114°F
- 6 hr 3 min from Denver
- Walk-in OK
A large riverside resort in downtown Pagosa Springs whose 47 terraced pools draw from the Mother Spring. General admission covers 25 original pools including an adults-only terrace, and a pricier wellness pass adds newer pools, a halotherapy sauna and a mud studio. Overnight guests get round-the-clock soaking.
Closed Nov 2-3, 2026 after flooding in Pagosa Springs; reopening expected Nov 4. Check the resort's site before you go.
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✓ Verified November 2026
- Price
- From $74
- Water
- 83–114°F
- Nearest town
- Pagosa Springs
- From Denver
- 6 hr 3 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
| Pools | 47 |
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| Lodging | Yes |
Not stated by the venue: swimwear, dogs.
Water temperature
This venue doesn't publish pool temperatures.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
3,205 mg/L
Extremely mineralized · Sodium–sulfate (sodium sulfate water)
- pH
- 6.55
- Temp at source
- 133°F
- Lithium
- 2.9 mg/L
- Fluoride
- 4.8 mg/L
- Boron
- 1.8 mg/L
- Iron
- 0.02 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at “Pagosa Springs Big Hot Spring”, 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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| AlpenglowWellness Pools; all ages | 101°F | — |
| Aqua Treatment PoolWellness Pools; aqua massage treatments only | 95°F | — |
| CauldronWellness Pools; adults only | 107°F | — |
| Cold RushcoldWellness Pools; adults only | 45–60°F | — |
| ConnectprivateWellness Pools; by reservation for couples' treatments | 101°F | — |
| Contrast FallsWellness Pools; hot pool (103F) paired with cold (45F); family | 45–103°F | — |
| Dawn PatrolWellness Pools; all ages; 20 people max | 83–114°F | — |
| Day Dreamin'Wellness Pools; adults only | 103°F | — |
| End of the LineWellness Pools; adults only | 101°F | — |
| Moon RiverWellness Pools; adults only | 112°F | — |
| Nate's GrottoWellness Pools; adults only | 102°F | — |
| NirvanaWellness Pools; adults only | 103°F | — |
| Osprey's PerchWellness Pools; family | 104°F | — |
| Over the TopWellness Pools; adults only | 106°F | — |
| Pagosa DelightWellness Pools; family | 103°F | — |
| Reflexology WalkWellness Pools; adults only | 106°F | — |
| RefreshSpa guests | 85°F | 3.5 ft |
| RelaxSpa guests | 102°F | 3.5 ft |
| RespiteWellness Pools; adults only | 102°F | — |
| RippleWellness Pools; adults only | 104°F | — |
| San Juan ChatterWellness Pools; family | 102°F | — |
| Stuck in the MiddleWellness Pools; adults only | 103°F | — |
| The PeaksWellness Pools; family | 102°F | — |
| Tufa TurnoutWellness Pools; all ages | 101°F | — |
| UnwindSpa guests | 104°F | — |
| Vitality PoolcoldWellness Pools; adults only | 56°F | — |
| Wellness Activity PoolReserved for wellness classes | 101°F | — |
| AspenOriginal Pools; all ages | — | — |
| Blue LagoonOriginal Pools; mineral swimming pool; pool toys allowed only here | — | 3 ft |
| BoulderOriginal Pools; all ages | 102°F | — |
| Clouds In My CoffeeOriginal Pools; all ages | 103°F | — |
| ColumbineOriginal Pools; all ages | 105°F | — |
| Cozy CoveAdults 18+ area | 104°F | — |
| Crick TubOriginal Pools; all ages | — | — |
| Dancing WatersOriginal Pools; all ages | 103°F | — |
| Lobster PotOriginal Pools; all ages; hottest posted average | 112°F | — |
| Marco PoloOriginal Pools; all ages | 102°F | — |
| OverlookOriginal Pools; all ages | 102°F | — |
| ParadiseOriginal Pools; all ages | 104°F | — |
| River BendAdults 18+ area | 103°F | — |
| SerendipityOriginal Pools; all ages | 102°F | — |
| Summer BreezeAdults 18+ area | 108–110°F | — |
| Sunset Social ClubOriginal Pools; all ages | 102°F | — |
| The BurgOriginal Pools; all ages; temperature varies widely | — | — |
| The CliffsOriginal Pools; all ages | — | — |
| The PlungecoldOriginal Pools; all ages | 45–60°F | — |
| Top 'O the Mornin'Adults 18+ area | 101°F | — |
| TranquilityOriginal Pools; all ages | 104°F | — |
| TreasureOriginal Pools; all ages | 102°F | — |
| TwilightAdults 18+ area | 102°F | — |
| VenetianOriginal Pools; all ages | 103°F | 1.5 ft |
| WaterfallOriginal Pools; all ages | — | — |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- No chemicals added
- Water turns over about every 2 hours
- Pools drained and power-washed about 3 times a week
- Changing rooms: yes
- Showers: yes
- Lockers: yes
- Towel rental: yes
- Food on site: yes
- Drinks / bar: yes
- Massage: yes
- Restrooms: yes
- Sauna: yes
| Bring your own alcohol | Not allowed |
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| Glass containers | Not allowed |
| Smoking | Not allowed |
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What's here
- 47 geothermal pools fed by the Mother Spring
- adults-only Relaxation Terrace
- Wellness pools with halotherapy sauna and mud studio
- San Juan River setting
- spa
- restaurants
- cabanas
Getting there
- From Denver6 hr 3 min275 mi
- From Durango1 hr 23 min60 mi
- From Durango (DRO)1 hr 27 min56 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 7,074 ft |
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Things to do near Pagosa Springs
Treasure Falls Trail
Short interpretive trail to a waterfall off US-160, about 16 miles east of town
Chimney Rock National Monument
Ancestral Puebloan site west of Pagosa Springs off CO-151; guided tours mid-May to Sept
Trailheads
- Snow Ranch ATV Trail 70412 mi
- Opal Lake Trail14.3 mi
- Buckles Lake Trailhead14.4 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Healing Waters Resort & Spa
A family-owned motel resort in Pagosa Springs, run by the same family since 1950, with a large outdoor mineral swimming pool, a hot tub and separate men's and women's indoor baths. Day soaking is walk-in. The pools use untreated mineral water.
Overlook Hot Springs Spa
A downtown Pagosa Springs bathhouse in a historic building with indoor tubs and rooftop soaking tubs overlooking the San Juan River. It also has a cold plunge, sauna, a bookable private tub room and massage. It tends to be quieter in the morning and busier in the evening.
Rainbow Hot Springs
Primitive pools on the bank of the West Fork of the San Juan River in the Weminuche Wilderness, about 5.3 miles up the West Fork Trail northeast of Pagosa Springs. Camping is allowed only at nine designated sites, campfires are banned near the springs, and the first mile of trail crosses private land. Pool conditions shift with runoff and storms.
Healing Waters Resort & Spa: 0 mi · Overlook Hot Springs Spa: 0 mi · Rainbow Hot Springs: 17 mi
Sources (11)
· checked November 2026
Prices, hours and rules are checked against the official site and land-agency pages. Spot something out of date? Let us know.
- Official site: home
- Official site: Day pass
- Official site: Hot springs
- Official site: Faqs hotsprings
- Official site: Resort policies
- Official site: Pool map
- Official site: Accessibility
- Official site: What to expect at the springs resort first timers guide
- fs.usda.gov: Treasure falls trail
- chimneyrockco.org
- wolfcreekski.com