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Durango Hot Springs Colorado

Durango, United States
Durango Hot Springs Colorado
Location
Durango, United States
Water type
sodium chloride, bicarbonate
Temperature
41 °C
pH
7.9

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
41 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh

Dense, salty water — you float without effort.

SodiumBicarbonateCalciumPotassium

Durango Hot Springs in Durango, Colorado draws chloride and bicarbonate-rich mineral water from the geothermal zone of the San Juan Mountains, providing natural mineral bathing in the historic railroad and outdoor adventure hub of southwestern Colorado — gateway to the spectacular Mesa Verde National Park cliff dwellings, the narrow-gauge Durango & Silverton Railroad, and the extraordinary La Plata Mountains and Weminuche Wilderness. The spa complex offers mineral pools in a contemporary facility that complements Durango's established character as one of Colorado's premier outdoor adventure destinations, where mountain biking, river rafting on the Animas River, skiing at Purgatory Resort, and jeep touring to high-altitude ghost towns draw visitors year-round to this historic Victorian mining-era downtown surrounded by extraordinary San Juan Mountain scenery. Combining chloride-bicarbonate mineral bathing with the adventure tourism culture, railway heritage, and ancestral Puebloan archaeological richness of the Durango area creates a southwestern Colorado therapeutic experience of great natural and historical depth.

Insider tip — The chloride water of Durango Hot Springs Colorado is ideal for relieving rheumatic and ENT conditions.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Mai|Juin|Juillet|Août|Septembre.