Updated September 15, 2026

Hot Springs Near Denver, Colorado - 5 Within 100 Miles

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Hot springs near Denver line the mountain corridors west of the Front Range, from Idaho Springs 32 miles away to Hot Sulphur Springs off US-40. Plan your trip.
Outdoor hot springs pool with mountain valley and forest views at Raspberry Hot Springs near Denver, Colorado
Closest Hot Spring
Eldorado Springs Pool
30 miles from Denver
Hottest Hot Spring
Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa
112 °F
Closest Free Hot Spring
Penny Hot Springs
132 miles from Denver
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Hot Springs Near Denver, Colorado

Most hot springs near Denver sit along the mountain corridors west and south of the Front Range, reachable within 1 to 2 hours on I-70, US-40, or I-25. The nearest developed option, Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs, is a 32-mile drive west on I-70 through Clear Creek Canyon at 7,500 feet, with cave baths, a tropical dome pool, and private tubs. Northwest from Denver, US-40 climbs over Berthoud Pass to Hot Sulphur Springs Resort, a 97-mile drive with 21 chemical-free mineral pools ranging from 95 to 112 degrees in Grand County. South on I-25, SunWater Spa in Manitou Springs offers private cedar mineral tubs about 73 miles from the city. Radium Hot Springs, a free primitive pool on the Colorado River near Kremmling, sits roughly 100 miles from Denver on BLM land in a canyon accessible via a short scramble.

Closest Hot Springs to Denver, Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the closest hot spring to Denver?
Eldorado Springs Pool near Boulder is about 30 miles from Denver, a seasonal spring-fed swimming pool in Eldorado Canyon open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs is 32 miles west on I-70 and open year-round with cave baths heated to 104 to 112 degrees.
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Are there free hot springs near Denver?
Radium Hot Springs near Kremmling is the only free option within 100 miles of Denver, a primitive rock-lined pool on BLM land along the Colorado River roughly 100 miles northwest via US-40. The pool reaches 80 to 97 degrees and is best visited in summer through early fall when river levels drop.
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Can I day trip to hot springs from Denver?
Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs is a 40-minute drive west on I-70 and works well as a half-day trip. Hot Sulphur Springs Resort is about 2 hours northwest via US-40, feasible as a full-day outing. Both are open year-round.
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Which hot springs near Denver are family friendly?
Eldorado Springs Pool near Boulder, 30 miles from Denver, is built for families with lifeguards, a shallow end, and a snack bar during its summer season. Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs, 32 miles west, has a tropical dome swimming pool open to all ages year-round.
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How hot are the hot springs near Denver?
Temperatures across the six springs within 100 miles of Denver range from 70 degrees at Eldorado Springs Pool to 112 degrees at Hot Sulphur Springs Resort. Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs has cave baths between 104 and 112 degrees, among the warmest options within a short drive of the city.

For visitors heading further west, hot springs near Glenwood Springs sit 160 miles along I-70 and include the world's largest mineral pool plus wild soaking options on the Colorado River. South on I-25, hot springs near Colorado Springs offer private mineral tubs in Manitou Springs.

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