The Springs Resort - Day-use fee or pay-per-soak in Pagosa Springs, CO (2026)
Riverside decks on the San Juan River host more than two dozen mineral pools fed by the 144°F Mother Spring. Timed sessions keep crowds down and the resort pairs soaks with a LEED-certified hotel, day spa, and on-site dining.
The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, Colorado is the largest hot-springs resort in the southwestern Rockies — 25 mineral pools terraced down to the San Juan River, fed by the 144°F 'Mother Spring' (the deepest geothermal spring in the world by some measurements, with a measured depth exceeding 1,000 feet). The resort runs a LEED-certified hotel, full spa, multiple restaurants, and the largest single concentration of soaking pools in the U.S. Day-pass slots at $79 are timed to maintain quality; overnight guests have 24-hour deck access. Pagosa Springs town surrounds the resort with restaurants, shops, and the Wolf Creek Pass ski area 30 minutes east.
What to expect
Reserve timed-entry day passes well ahead — peak ski season (December-March) fills 2-3 weeks out. The 25 pools step from the upper hillside (hottest, sometimes 110°F+) down to the river edge (coolest). Overnight in the LEED hotel ($300+) or in the historic Spring Inn next door ($250+). Multiple restaurants. Pair with Wolf Creek Pass skiing in winter or Wolf Creek summer hiking and the Chimney Rock National Monument.
Temperature
83°-114°F
Pools
25 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Required
Dog policy
No pets at pools
Family policy
Family windows available
Safety notes
- Upper hillside pools regularly exceed 110°F—rotate with the cooler riverfront basins and stay hydrated.
- Boardwalks ice over in winter storms; wear traction cleats when walking between pools.
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