Waunita Hot Springs Ranch
- Overnight guests
- 100–104°F
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.
Now rents mainly to groups of 25 or more. Day soaks are limited and arranged by phone or email.
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✓ Verified November 2026
- Price
- Overnight guests
- Water
- 100–104°F
- Nearest town
- Gunnison
- Reservations
- Check venue
Plan your visit
Hours & season
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Tickets & booking
| Price |
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| Access | Overnight guests only |
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On site
| Pools | 1 |
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| Lodging | Yes |
Not stated by the venue: swimwear, ages, dogs.
Water temperature
This venue doesn't publish pool temperatures.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
582 mg/L
Moderately mineralized · Sodium–sulfate (sodium sulfate water)
- pH
- 8.4
- Temp at source
- 171°F
- Lithium
- 0.21 mg/L
- Fluoride
- 19 mg/L
- Boron
- 0.06 mg/L
- Iron
- 0.04 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at “Waunita Hot Spring C”, sampled 1975–1978 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 |
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| Hot springs pool35 x 90 ft pool fed by the hot springs; temperature varies by season | 95–102°F |
| Hot tubsAdjacent to the main pool | 100–104°F |
| Creekside soaking tubsTwo tubs beside the creek, the newest addition | — |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- Changing rooms: yes
- Showers: yes
- Towel rental: yes
- Drinks / bar: no
| Bring your own alcohol | Not allowed |
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| Smoking | Not allowed |
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What's here
- large hot-spring-fed pool
- guest ranch for groups and events
Getting there
| Elevation | 8,946 ft |
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| Road |
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Things to do near Gunnison
Monarch Mountain
Ski area east of the ranch near Monarch Pass, recommended by the ranch for winter stays
Hartman Rocks Recreation Area
Granite trail network for biking, hiking and climbing on the edge of Gunnison
Nearby springs
Deer Valley Hot Springs Ranch
A cabin and lodge ranch in Chalk Creek Canyon whose pool and hot tubs are filled with hot spring water and treated for cleanliness. The pools are for ranch guests and open 9 am to 9 pm year-round, closing early on Mondays for cleaning. Sport courts and trails are on the property.
Antero Hot Springs Cabins
Three rental cabins on Chalk Creek, each paired with its own hand-built private soaking pool fed by an on-site hot spring. There are no day passes; soaking comes with an overnight stay. The cabins sit between Mount Antero and Mount Princeton, about 15 minutes from Buena Vista.
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
A large resort below the Chalk Cliffs between Buena Vista and Salida, with a historic bath house, terraced upper pools, an infinity pool and natural soaking spots along Chalk Creek. Day passes are walk-in, and summer adds twin water slides. An adults-only spa pool area is reserved for lodging guests and spa clients.
Deer Valley Hot Springs Ranch: 23 mi · Antero Hot Springs Cabins: 24 mi · Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort: 24 mi
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· checked November 2026
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