Dunton Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Dunton Hot Springs is a developed soak in Dolores County, Colorado, about 67 minutes' drive from Telluride: 108 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely October to May.
- Developed
about 67 min
31.4 mi from Telluride, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 108 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry DUNTON HOT SPRING
- Fee
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Hours
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Permit or reservation
- None posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Clothing
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
- Dogs
"Pet-friendly (Please call for prior approval)."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Snow
- Likely October to MayComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, duntondestinations.com
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
108 F at the source, from NOAA's Thermal Springs List (1980 survey). That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry DUNTON HOT SPRING
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Dunton Hot Springs?
Not posted by the operator.
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Dunton Hot Springs?
None is posted. not posted
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"Pet-friendly (Please call for prior approval)."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Not posted by the operator.
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely October to May at the spring.
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Road and gate closures: check the operator's website.
Before you go
- No permit or reservation is posted.
- Snow likely October to May.
- Dogs: Pet-friendly (Please call for prior approval).
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Dunton Hot Springs.
Nearby hot springs (4)
All 17 hot springs in ColoradoSouthern Colorado hot springs (6)
Questions
Is Dunton Hot Springs free?
Is Dunton Hot Springs clothing optional?
Can I bring my dog?
"Pet-friendly (Please call for prior approval)."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Sources and last checked
Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).
- ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso: water temperatureChecked Oct 11, 2026
- duntondestinations.com/hot-springs/experiences: fee (not posted)Checked Oct 14, 2026
- duntondestinations.com/hot-springs: clothing (not posted)Checked Oct 11, 2026
- duntondestinations.com/town-house/lodging-rates: dogsChecked Oct 11, 2026
- Drive times from Telluride, Durango: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule
- Photo: oso243, Flickr, CC BY 2.0Checked by eye Oct 12, 2026