Natural Hot Springs Near Ouray & Telluride, Colorado
Guide to Switzerland of America thermal soaking pools and San Juan Mountain hot springs within 45 miles of Ouray, Colorado. All 36 springs below are sorted by driving distance from Ouray & Telluride center with verified soak temperatures, public land access rules, and GPS coordinates.
Interactive Thermal Map: Ouray & Telluride Area
Centered on Ouray & TellurideAll 36 Hot Springs Near Ouray & Telluride (Sorted by Distance)
Little Archuleta Springs Basin
Geothermal Spring #6119699476
Orvis Hot Spring
Middle Ouray Soaking Pools
Geothermal Spring #9858458420
Warm Pitkin Thermal Pools
Little Ouray Soaking Pools
Sulfur Saguache Geothermal Springs
Warm Grand Mineral Tubs
Upper Chaffee Warm Springs
Middle Archuleta Springs Basin
Sulfur Routt Hot Springs
Big Chaffee Warm Springs
Upper Grand Mineral Tubs
Little Pitkin Thermal Pools
Middle Saguache Geothermal Springs
Rico 2 Hot Springs
Rico 1 Hot Springs
Middle Chaffee Warm Springs
Warm Archuleta Springs Basin
Middle Routt Hot Springs
Upper Routt Hot Springs
Big Routt Hot Springs
Sulfur Ouray Soaking Pools
Little Chaffee Warm Springs
Boiling Saguache Geothermal Springs
Big Grand Mineral Tubs
Little Grand Mineral Tubs
Pinkerton Hot Springs
Warm Chaffee Warm Springs
Little Saguache Geothermal Springs
Middle Pitkin Thermal Pools
Middle Grand Mineral Tubs
Sulfur Chaffee Warm Springs
Boiling Routt Hot Springs
Durango Hot Springs
Frequently Asked Questions: Hot Springs Near Ouray & Telluride
What is the closest natural hot spring to Ouray & Telluride?
The closest verified thermal soaking pool to Ouray & Telluride is Little Archuleta Springs Basin, located approximately 5.6 miles away with an average soaking water temperature of 96°F.
How many natural hot springs are located near Ouray & Telluride?
There are 36 catalogued geothermal springs and mineral tubs within a 45-mile radius of Ouray & Telluride, Colorado. 22 of these locations offer 100% free public access on BLM or US Forest Service public lands.
Can I visit hot springs near Ouray & Telluride in the winter?
Yes, many hot springs near Ouray & Telluride are accessible year-round. However, winter visits often require high-clearance 4WD vehicles, snow tires, or short snowshoe hikes due to seasonal road conditions in surrounding mountain passes.
What should I pack for a day trip to hot springs near Ouray & Telluride?
Pack at least 2 liters of drinking water per person, slip-resistant water footwear, a microfiber towel, warm change of clothing, headlamp for evening soaking, and a trash bag for Leave No Trace pack-out.