Indian Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Indian Hot Springs is a $30 to $35 developed soak in Clear Creek County, Colorado, about 40 minutes' drive from Denver: 115 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely October to May.
- Day pass $30 to $35
- Developed
about 40 min
32.5 mi from Denver, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 115 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry IDAHO SPRINGS
- Day pass
"PRICING. Monday - Thursday: $30 per person. Friday: $35 per person. Saturday - Sunday: $35 per person per time slot"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Hours
"Monday - Friday 8:30am - 9:00pm. Saturday - Sunday 7:30am - 10:00am, 10:30am - 2:00pm, 3:00pm - 6:30pm. Adult swim (Sat & Sun) 7:30pm - 9:30pm"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- Reservation required.
"Weekdays, No reservation required. Weekends, Reservation required" (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026 - Clothing
"CAVES: Swim Attire optional (Monday - Friday); Swim Attire mandatory (Saturday - Sunday)"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Dogs
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
- Snow
- Likely October to MayComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, indianhotsprings.com
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
115 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 IDAHO SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Indian Hot Springs?
Yes.
"PRICING. Monday - Thursday: $30 per person. Friday: $35 per person. Saturday - Sunday: $35 per person per time slot"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
How much is a day pass at Indian Hot Springs?
- Mineral pool, Monday - Thursday
- $30 per person
- Mineral pool, Friday
- $35 per person
- Mineral pool, Saturday - Sunday
- $35 per person per time slot
Free admission for kids 2 and under with valid adult admission. Enjoy $10 off admission when soaking before 10:00am (Monday - Thursday; no discounts on weekends and holidays).
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Indian Hot Springs open?
"Monday - Friday 8:30am - 9:00pm. Saturday - Sunday 7:30am - 10:00am, 10:30am - 2:00pm, 3:00pm - 6:30pm. Adult swim (Sat & Sun) 7:30pm - 9:30pm"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Indian Hot Springs?
Reservation required.
"Weekdays, No reservation required. Weekends, Reservation required" (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
Not posted by the operator.
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
"CAVES: Swim Attire optional (Monday - Friday); Swim Attire mandatory (Saturday - Sunday)"
Quoted from 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
- Day pass: Mineral pool, Monday - Thursday $30 per person; Mineral pool, Friday $35 per person; Mineral pool, Saturday - Sunday $35 per person per time slot.
- Reservation required.
- Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 9:00pm. Saturday - Sunday 7:30am - 10:00am, 10:30am - 2:00pm, 3:00pm - 6:30pm. Adult swim (Sat & Sun) 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Snow likely October to May.
- Clothing: CAVES: Swim Attire optional (Monday - Friday); Swim Attire mandatory (Saturday - Sunday)
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Indian Hot Springs.
Camping near Indian Hot Springs
"Nestled along Soda Creek on the North side of the resort, guests passing through in recreational vehicles can find a place to rest and enjoy the hot springs in our boondock style RV spots!"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Nearby hot springs (6)
Questions
Is Indian Hot Springs free?
"PRICING. Monday - Thursday: $30 per person. Friday: $35 per person. Saturday - Sunday: $35 per person per time slot"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Indian Hot Springs clothing optional?
"CAVES: Swim Attire optional (Monday - Friday); Swim Attire mandatory (Saturday - Sunday)"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
Can you camp at Indian Hot Springs?
"Nestled along Soda Creek on the North side of the resort, guests passing through in recreational vehicles can find a place to rest and enjoy the hot springs in our boondock style RV spots!"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Indian Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"Monday - Friday 8:30am - 9:00pm. Saturday - Sunday 7:30am - 10:00am, 10:30am - 2:00pm, 3:00pm - 6:30pm. Adult swim (Sat & Sun) 7:30pm - 9:30pm"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 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
- indianhotsprings.com/pool: fee, hours, permit or reservation, day pass pricesChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- indianhotsprings.com: clothing, dogs (not posted)Checked Oct 11, 2026
- indianhotsprings.com/rv-parking/booking: campingChecked Oct 14, 2026
- Drive times from Denver, Breckenridge, Vail: 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