Updated September 27, 2026

Hot Springs Near Durango, Colorado - 19 Within 75 Miles

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Hot springs near Durango include 19 soaking options within 75 miles, from Durango Hot Springs to the Pagosa Springs and Ouray clusters. Seven are free.

Closest Hot Spring

Durango Hot Springs, Colorado

10 miles from Durango

Hottest Hot Spring

Ouray Hot Springs Pool, Colorado

150 °F

Closest Free Hot Spring

Pinkerton Hot Springs, Colorado

15 miles from Durango

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Hot Springs Near Durango, Colorado

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Hot springs near Durango spread across the San Juan Mountains in three directions. Durango Hot Springs, 10 miles north on US-550, has soaking pools and a spa. Pinkerton Hot Springs, 15 miles north on the same highway, is a free roadside mineral spring with visible travertine deposits along the Animas River. East on US-160, the Pagosa Springs cluster sits roughly 55 miles away with four facilities anchored by The Springs Resort and Spa on the San Juan River, drawing from the Mother Spring, one of the deepest geothermal sources in the world. North on US-550 over the Million Dollar Highway, Ouray Hot Springs Pool draws from 150-degree source water in a box canyon about 60 miles from Durango. Wiesbaden, Box Canyon Lodge, and Twin Peaks add private soaking within walking distance. Piedra River and Rainbow Hot Springs are free backcountry pools in the San Juan National Forest.

Closest Hot Springs to Durango, Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest hot spring to Durango?

Durango Hot Springs is about 10 miles north of downtown on US-550, roughly 15 minutes by car. The facility has soaking pools and spa services. Pinkerton Hot Springs, 15 miles north on the same highway, is the closest free option with visible travertine deposits along the roadside near the Animas River.

Are there free hot springs near Durango?

Seven of the 19 hot springs within 75 miles of Durango are free. Pinkerton Hot Springs is the closest at 15 miles north on US-550. Piedra River Hot Springs, about 45 miles northeast, and Rainbow Hot Springs, roughly 60 miles northeast, are free backcountry pools in the San Juan National Forest.

How far is Durango from Pagosa Springs hot springs?

Pagosa Springs is about 55 miles east of Durango via US-160, roughly one hour by car. The Springs Resort and Spa on the San Juan River is the largest facility, with pools fed by the Mother Spring, one of the deepest geothermal sources in the world. Overlook Hot Springs and Healing Waters are also in town.

Can I day trip from Durango to Ouray hot springs?

Ouray is about 60 miles north of Durango via US-550 over the Million Dollar Highway, roughly 90 minutes by car through Red Mountain Pass. Ouray Hot Springs Pool has a public pool fed by 150-degree source water. Wiesbaden and Box Canyon Lodge offer private soaking. The drive is scenic but steep and winding.

Which hot springs near Durango are good for families?

Durango Hot Springs, 10 miles north, has controlled pools in a family-friendly setting. The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, 55 miles east, has 25 pools of varying temperatures along the San Juan River with children welcome. Ouray Hot Springs Pool, 60 miles north, has a supervised public pool with lane swimming.

North on US-550, hot springs near Grand Junction overlap with the Ouray and Glenwood Springs clusters from the Western Slope side about 180 miles from Durango. East on US-160 and south on I-25, hot springs near Albuquerque pick up the Jemez Mountains corridor roughly 280 miles away.