Pagosa Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Pagosa Springs is a $42 to $74 developed soak in Archuleta County, Colorado, about 74 minutes' drive from Durango: 136 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely November to April.
- $42 to $74
- Developed
- No pets
about 74 min
60.5 mi from Durango, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 136 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry PAGOSA SPRINGS
- Fee
"General Admission Pass: Adults $74; Children (Ages 3-12) $42; Seniors: $3 off"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026- Hours
"Bathhouse Open to the Public: 9 AM to 10 PM *Pools are cleared at 9:30 PM" (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from 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 12, 2026
- Dogs
"Pets are not allowed in the pool area."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026- Snow
- Likely November to AprilComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, pagosahotsprings.com
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
136 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 PAGOSA SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Pagosa Springs?
Yes.
"General Admission Pass: Adults $74; Children (Ages 3-12) $42; Seniors: $3 off"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
How much is a day pass at Pagosa Springs?
- General Admission Pass, adults (25 pools)
- $74
- General Admission Pass, children (ages 3-12)
- $42
- Wellness Day Pass, Monday-Thursday
- $119
- Wellness Day Pass, Friday-Sunday
- $159
General Admission is one-time entry; Wellness Day Pass includes day of re-entry.
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Pagosa Springs open?
"Bathhouse Open to the Public: 9 AM to 10 PM *Pools are cleared at 9:30 PM" (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Pagosa Springs?
None is posted. not posted
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"Pets are not allowed in the pool area."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Not posted by the operator.
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely November to April 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: General Admission Pass, adults (25 pools) $74; General Admission Pass, children (ages 3-12) $42; Wellness Day Pass, Monday-Thursday $119; Wellness Day Pass, Friday-Sunday $159.
- No permit or reservation is posted.
- Hours: Bathhouse Open to the Public: 9 AM to 10 PM *Pools are cleared at 9:30 PM
- Snow likely November to April.
- Dogs: Pets are not allowed in the pool area.
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Pagosa Springs.
Nearby hot springs (6)
All 17 hot springs in ColoradoSouthern Colorado hot springs (6)
Questions
Is Pagosa Springs free?
"General Admission Pass: Adults $74; Children (Ages 3-12) $42; Seniors: $3 off"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Pagosa Springs clothing optional?
Can I bring my dog?
"Pets are not allowed in the pool area."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Pagosa Springs open, and what are the hours?
"Bathhouse Open to the Public: 9 AM to 10 PM *Pools are cleared at 9:30 PM" (punctuation adjusted)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
- pagosahotsprings.com/hot-springs/day-pass: fee, hours, clothing (not posted), day pass pricesChecked Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- pagosahotsprings.com/resort-policies: dogsChecked Oct 12, 2026
- Drive times from Durango, Alamosa, Salida: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule
- Photo: Bas van Oorschot, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0Checked by eye Oct 12, 2026