Radium Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Radium Hot Springs is a wild soak in Grand County, Colorado, about 66 minutes' drive from Vail: 102 F water at the source, roadside access, snow likely October to April.
- Wild
- Roadside
about 66 min
46.3 mi from Vail, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 102 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the Water Quality Portal (USGS/EPA), checked Oct 11, 2026, 1 measured sample(s) at 1 spring site(s) within 1 mile; max shown
- Walk
- Roadside: 0 miles one way from the nearest roadComputed on an OpenStreetMap foot route · start 39.95983, -106.54055
- Fee
"Fees are required for day use and camping between April 1 - November 30."
Quoted from the BLM, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- None posted by the agencyChecked on the BLM, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Clothing
- The BLM rules of conduct in 43 CFR 8365 contain no sentence about clothing or nudity (checked 2026-10-13 by reading the full text of subpart 8365). BLM general rule
What the BLM says
Exact wording: BLM rules page.
- Dogs
- At BLM developed recreation sites, an animal must be on a leash of 6 feet or less, or otherwise physically restricted, and may not be brought to a swimming area (a Seeing Eye or Hearing Ear dog is excepted for the swimming area rule). BLM general rule
What the BLM says
Exact wording: BLM rules page.
- Snow
- Likely October to AprilComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Managed by
- Bureau of Land Management, KREMMLING FIELD OFFICE
- Last checked
- October 2026
Trail and trailhead
Road access
The BLM says:
"A parking area and trailhead at the end of Warm Springs Road provides access to the Radium Warm Springs via the Warm Springs Trail open to foot travel only, or the Ol’ Warm Springs Trail which is open to Foot, Horse, Bicycle and eBike travel."
Quoted from the BLM, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Distance
- Roadside, 0 milesComputed on an OpenStreetMap foot route
- Start
- Road access39.95983, -106.54055
Water temperature
102 F at the source, from Water Quality Portal (USGS/EPA), 1 measured sample(s) at 1 spring site(s) within 1 mile; max shown. That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.
Quoted from the Water Quality Portal (USGS/EPA), checked Oct 11, 2026, 1 measured sample(s) at 1 spring site(s) within 1 mile; max shown
Fees and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Radium Hot Springs?
"Fees are required for day use and camping between April 1 - November 30."
Quoted from the BLM, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Radium Hot Springs?
None is posted. not posted
Checked on the BLM, checked Oct 14, 2026
Clothing and dogs
BLM general rule BLM general rule: see The facts.
BLM general rule BLM general rule: see The facts.
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely October to April at the spring.
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Road and gate closures: check BLM KREMMLING FIELD OFFICE page (no per-site alert feed).
Before you go
- Fee: Fees are required for day use and camping between April 1 - November 30.
- No permit or reservation is posted.
- Snow likely October to April.
- Check BLM KREMMLING FIELD OFFICE page (no per-site alert feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at the start, the road access point, not at the pool.
Camping near Radium Hot Springs
Radium Recreation Area
"The Radium Recreation Area is part of the Upper Colorado River Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA), providing opportunities for developed camping and river access. ... 16 single campsites and 2 Group Campsites ... Each campsite must be reserved through Recreation.gov"
Quoted from the BLM, checked Oct 14, 2026
Nearby hot springs (6)
Questions
Is Radium Hot Springs free?
"Fees are required for day use and camping between April 1 - November 30."Quoted from the BLM, checked Oct 14, 2026
How long is the hike to Radium Hot Springs?
Is Radium Hot Springs clothing optional?
Can I bring my dog?
Can you camp at Radium Hot Springs?
"The Radium Recreation Area is part of the Upper Colorado River Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA), providing opportunities for developed camping and river access. ... 16 single campsites and 2 Group Campsites ... Each campsite must be reserved through Recreation.gov"Quoted from the BLM, checked Oct 14, 2026
Sources and last checked
Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).
- waterqualitydata.us: water temperatureChecked Oct 11, 2026
- blm.gov/visit/radium-recreation-area: fee, trail, campingChecked Oct 14, 2026
- Walk: roadside, computed on an OpenStreetMap foot route (FOSSGIS routing, foot profile) from 39.95983, -106.54055Map data OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
- Drive times from Vail, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule