Hot Springs Near Moab, Utah

All hot springs within 125 miles of Moab are in Colorado's San Juan Mountains, reached by driving southeast across the state line. No Utah springs sit within that radius. The closest is Lemon Hot Spring, a free primitive pool near Ridgway about 120 miles from Moab via US-491 and CO-62, roughly two and a half hours by car over the Dallas Divide. The Ouray cluster is the primary soaking destination from Moab, roughly 125 miles southeast. Ouray Hot Springs Pool draws from 150-degree source water, the hottest in the radius. Wiesbaden, Box Canyon Lodge, and Twin Peaks Lodge add private soaking within walking distance in the same box canyon town. Orvis Hot Springs in Ridgway, about 115 miles from Moab, is a clothing-optional resort. Further south, Durango Hot Springs and Pinkerton Hot Springs bring the total to 10 within 125 miles along the US-550 corridor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest hot spring to Moab?

Lemon Hot Spring near Ridgway, Colorado, is the closest at about 120 miles southeast of Moab via US-491 and CO-62 over the Dallas Divide, roughly two and a half hours by car. It is a free primitive pool. Orvis Hot Springs, a developed clothing-optional resort in Ridgway, is about 115 miles from Moab.

Are there hot springs in Utah near Moab?

No Utah hot springs sit within 125 miles of Moab. The desert plateau surrounding Moab lacks the geothermal activity found in western Utah's volcanic zones or Colorado's mountain faulting. The closest Utah springs are in the Monroe area near Richfield, about 140 miles west via I-70 and US-89.

How far is Moab from Ouray hot springs?

Ouray is about 125 miles southeast of Moab via US-491, CO-62, and US-550, roughly two and a half hours by car. The scenic route crosses the Dallas Divide with mountain views. Ouray Hot Springs Pool, Wiesbaden, Box Canyon Lodge, and Twin Peaks are all within walking distance in town.

Which hot springs near Moab are good for families?

Ouray Hot Springs Pool, about 125 miles southeast, has a supervised public pool with soaking sections and lane swimming. Durango Hot Springs, roughly 135 miles southeast on US-550, has a spa facility with controlled pools. Both require a full day trip or overnight stay from Moab.

Can I combine an Arches visit with hot springs near Moab?

The nearest hot springs are about 120 miles from Moab in Colorado, making a same-day combination with Arches or Canyonlands impractical. Most visitors soak in Ouray or Ridgway as a separate overnight trip from Moab, combining the drive with the San Juan Skyway scenic loop through Telluride and Silverton.