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Mount Princeton Hot Springs

Checked October 2026 · Sources

Mount Princeton Hot Springs is a developed soak in Chaffee County, Colorado, about 18 minutes' drive from Buena Vista: 133 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely October to May.

  • Developed
Is it open? As of Oct 14, 2026, no closure is posted for Mount Princeton Hot Springs.
From the operator, read Oct 14, 2026
Directions
Drive timecomputed

about 18 min
9 mi from Buena Vista, no traffic

Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.

The facts

Water
133 F at the source, not the pool
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry MOUNT PRINCETON HOT SPRINGS
Fee
"Day passes are sold onsite, no reservations needed."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Hours
"You may leave and enter the hot springs throughout the day from 9:00AM to 9:00PM." (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Permit or reservation
No reservation needed.
"Day passes are sold onsite, no reservations needed."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Clothing
"Swimsuits are required at all times."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Dogs
"Is Mt Princeton Hot Springs Resort pet friendly? We offer pet friendly (dogs only) accommodations."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Snow
Likely October to May
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Run by
The operator, mtprinceton.com
Closures
Operator website (no closures feed)
Last checked
October 2026

Water temperature

133 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 MOUNT PRINCETON HOT SPRINGS

Fees, hours and rules

Do you have to pay to go to Mount Princeton Hot Springs?

Yes.

"Day passes are sold onsite, no reservations needed."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

When is Mount Princeton Hot Springs open?

"You may leave and enter the hot springs throughout the day from 9:00AM to 9:00PM." (punctuation adjusted)

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Do you need a permit or reservation for Mount Princeton Hot Springs?

No reservation needed.

"Day passes are sold onsite, no reservations needed."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Pets and clothing

Dogs
"Is Mt Princeton Hot Springs Resort pet friendly? We offer pet friendly (dogs only) accommodations."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

Clothing
"Swimsuits are required at all times."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

Seasons and winter access

Snow likely October to May at the spring.

Snow likelySnow not likely

Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons

Road and gate closures: check the operator's website.

Before you go

  • Fee: Day passes are sold onsite, no reservations needed.
  • No reservation needed.
  • Hours: You may leave and enter the hot springs throughout the day from 9:00AM to 9:00PM.
  • Snow likely October to May.
  • Clothing: Swimsuits are required at all times.
  • Dogs: Is Mt Princeton Hot Springs Resort pet friendly? We offer pet friendly (dogs only) accommodations.
  • Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.

Getting there

Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).

Buena Vista, ColoradoHot springs near Buena Vistaabout 18 min9 miSalida, ColoradoHot springs near Salidaabout 27 min19.7 miBreckenridge, ColoradoHot springs near Breckenridgeabout 87 min67.1 mi
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Both open at Mount Princeton Hot Springs.

Mount Princeton

Colorado. Tap the map for directions. Outline: US Census, public domain.

Nearby hot springs (6)

Cottonwood Hot SpringsNear Buena Vista · Coloradoabout 23 mindriveValley View Hot SpringsNear Salida · Coloradoabout 66 mindriveConundrum Hot SpringsNear Aspen · Coloradoabout 2 h 19 mindriveIndian Hot SpringsNear Denver · Coloradoabout 2 h 19 mindriveGlenwood Hot SpringsNear Aspen · Coloradoabout 2 h 41 mindriveIron Mountain Hot SpringsNear Aspen · Coloradoabout 2 h 43 mindrive

All 17 hot springs in Colorado

Questions

Is Mount Princeton Hot Springs free?

No.
"Day passes are sold onsite, no reservations needed."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

Is Mount Princeton Hot Springs clothing optional?

"Swimsuits are required at all times."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

Can I bring my dog?

"Is Mt Princeton Hot Springs Resort pet friendly? We offer pet friendly (dogs only) accommodations."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

Is Mount Princeton Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?

"You may leave and enter the hot springs throughout the day from 9:00AM to 9:00PM." (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Do you need a permit or reservation?

"Day passes are sold onsite, no reservations needed."
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
  • mtprinceton.com/hot-springs: fee, hours, permit or reservationChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
  • mtprinceton.com/FAQ: clothing, dogsChecked Oct 11, 2026
  • Drive times from Buena Vista, Salida, Breckenridge: 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

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