Updated September 29, 2026

Hot Springs Near Denver, Colorado - 18 Within 100 Miles

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Hot springs near Denver range from Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs, 33 miles on I-70, to the Chaffee County cluster near Buena Vista. Plan your soak today.
Outdoor hot springs pool with mountain valley and forest views at Raspberry Hot Springs near Denver, Colorado
Closest Hot Spring
Eldorado Springs Pool, Colorado
30 miles from Denver
Hottest Hot Spring
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort, Colorado
140 °F
Closest Free Hot Spring
Rhodes Warm Spring, Colorado
85 miles from Denver
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Hot Springs Near Denver, Colorado

Two corridors carry most hot springs near Denver into the mountains west of the Front Range. The I-70 corridor reaches Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs within 45 minutes, and Hot Sulphur Springs Resort about two hours northwest via US-40 past the Eisenhower Tunnel. The second and denser corridor runs southwest on US-285 over Kenosha Pass and into the Arkansas River Valley between Buena Vista and Salida, roughly 130 miles and two and a half hours from downtown. Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort, Cottonwood Hot Springs, and Antero Hot Springs Cabins all sit within a few miles of each other along Chalk Creek at the base of the Collegiate Peaks. Desert Reef Hot Springs near Florence adds a high-desert option east of the Sangre de Cristo foothills, about 90 miles from Denver via I-25 and CO-115.

Closest Hot Springs to Denver, Colorado

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Frequently Asked Questions

1
What is the closest hot spring to Denver?
Eldorado Springs Pool near Boulder is about 30 miles from downtown Denver, a spring-fed outdoor pool with 76-degree artesian water. Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs is 33 miles west on I-70 and offers geothermal caves reaching 112 degrees, a dome-covered pool, and private mineral baths.
2
Are there free hot springs near Denver?
Three of the 18 hot springs within 100 miles of Denver are free. Rhodes Warm Spring near Fairplay is about 85 miles southwest on US-285 at 10,200 feet. Radium Hot Springs, roughly 100 miles northwest along the Colorado River near Kremmling, is a primitive riverside soak on public land.
3
Can I day trip to hot springs from Denver?
Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs is 33 miles west on I-70, under an hour each way. Hot Sulphur Springs Resort is about 100 miles northwest via I-70 and US-40, roughly two hours each way. Both are comfortable day trips even in winter when roads are clear.
4
Which hot springs near Denver are best for families?
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort near Buena Vista, about 130 miles southwest on US-285, has a waterslide, shallow pools, and creekside soaking areas with adjustable temperatures. Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs, 33 miles on I-70, admits children to the dome-covered pool and private baths.
5
How far is Denver from the Buena Vista hot springs?
The cluster of hot springs near Buena Vista is about 130 miles from Denver via US-285 over Kenosha Pass, a drive of roughly two and a half hours. Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort, Cottonwood Hot Springs, and Antero Hot Springs Cabins are all within 10 miles of each other along the Arkansas River Valley.

West along I-70 and I-15, hot springs near Salt Lake City open up a different set of soaking options across the Wasatch Range, about 525 miles from Denver. South on I-25, hot springs near Colorado Springs overlap with several of the same Arkansas Valley destinations from a shorter starting point.

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