Updated September 27, 2026

Hot Springs Near Salida, Colorado - 20 Within 75 Miles

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Hot springs near Salida include 20 options within 75 miles, from the in-town aquatic center to seven Chaffee County springs and the San Luis Valley south.

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Closest Hot Spring

Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center, Colorado

1 mile from Salida

Hottest Hot Spring

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort, Colorado

140 °F

Closest Free Hot Spring

Swissvale Warm Springs, Colorado

10 miles from Salida

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Hot Springs Near Salida, Colorado

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Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center, the largest indoor geothermal pool in Colorado, sits in downtown Salida. North on US-285 and Chalk Creek Road, the Chaffee County cluster places seven hot springs within 25 miles. Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort near Nathrop has 140-degree source water with creekside soaking. Antero, Treehouse, and Aqua line the same road. On Cottonwood Pass Road near Buena Vista, Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn, Merrifield, and Charlotte complete the cluster. South on US-285 and US-17, Joyful Journey Hot Springs near Moffat and Valley View Hot Springs are both about 26 miles with views of the Sangre de Cristo range. East toward Canon City, Dakota Hot Springs and Desert Reef are about 55 miles on US-50. SunWater Spa in Manitou Springs is roughly 65 miles east toward Colorado Springs. Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs on the Rio Grande is about 75 miles southwest.

Closest Hot Springs to Salida, Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest hot spring to Salida?

Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center is in downtown Salida, the largest indoor geothermal pool in Colorado fed by natural mineral water. Swissvale Warm Springs, about 10 miles south, is the closest free option. Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort on Chalk Creek, roughly 20 miles north, is the nearest full resort.

Are there free hot springs near Salida?

Three of the 20 hot springs within 75 miles of Salida are free. Swissvale Warm Springs is about 10 miles south. Rhodes Warm Spring is roughly 45 miles west on US-285. Conundrum Hot Springs near Aspen, about 60 miles northwest, requires an 8.5-mile backcountry hike and a permit.

How far is Salida from the Chaffee County hot springs?

The Chaffee County cluster along Chalk Creek near Nathrop starts about 16 miles north of Salida on US-285, roughly 20 minutes by car. Mount Princeton, Antero, Treehouse, and Aqua are all within a few miles of each other. Cottonwood, Merrifield, and Charlotte on Cottonwood Pass Road are about 23 miles from Salida.

Which hot springs near Salida are good for families?

Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center downtown has a supervised indoor geothermal pool open year-round. Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort, about 20 miles north, has a waterslide and creekside wading areas for families. Joyful Journey Hot Springs, roughly 26 miles south, has controlled outdoor pools in a quiet setting.

Can I day trip to the San Luis Valley springs from Salida?

Joyful Journey Hot Springs near Moffat is about 26 miles south of Salida via US-285 and US-17, roughly 30 minutes by car. Valley View Hot Springs, a clothing-optional resort nearby, is about the same distance. Both have views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Great Sand Dunes on clear days.

North on US-285, hot springs near Buena Vista overlap with the Chaffee County cluster and extend toward the Glenwood and Aspen corridors about 22 miles from Salida. East on US-50 and US-24, hot springs near Colorado Springs add SunWater Spa and the Front Range foothills roughly 90 miles away.