Pagosa Hot Springs (The Mother Spring)

Pagosa Hot Springs (The Mother Spring)

Pagosa Springs, Colorado

4.4(1,567)naturalEasyFree

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🌡️Temperature144°F
🏊Typenatural
🥾DifficultyEasy
💰PriceFree
📅Best SeasonYear-round
👥Crowd LevelModerate

About Pagosa Hot Springs (The Mother Spring)

Home to the deepest geothermal hot spring in the world, the Mother Spring in downtown Pagosa Springs plunges over 1,000 feet and produces water at scalding temperatures. A free public foot bath sits riverside, while multiple resort facilities along the San Juan River offer full soaking experiences.

Access

Wheelchair accessible

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Overnight

No

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Clothing Optional

No

Features

Deepest hot spring in worldRiverside foot bathDowntown locationSan Juan River

Water Minerals

SulfurSodiumChlorideCalciumManganeseLithium

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Pagosa Hot Springs (The Mother Spring)?
The water temperature at Pagosa Hot Springs (The Mother Spring) is 144°F.
How much does Pagosa Hot Springs (The Mother Spring) cost?
Pagosa Hot Springs (The Mother Spring) is free to visit.
Is Pagosa Hot Springs (The Mother Spring) clothing optional?
No, Pagosa Hot Springs (The Mother Spring) requires swimwear.
What minerals are in the water at Pagosa Hot Springs (The Mother Spring)?
The water at Pagosa Hot Springs (The Mother Spring) contains Sulfur, Sodium, Chloride, Calcium, Manganese, Lithium.
How difficult is it to get to Pagosa Hot Springs (The Mother Spring)?
Pagosa Hot Springs (The Mother Spring) has a easy difficulty level with wheelchair accessible access.

Recent Google Reviews

Dani Fletcher• Google Review

"January 27, 2024 woke up to a beautiful sunrise reflecting on the mountains. The view from Club Wyndham the Loft we stayed at. Went down to Pagosa Town Park around 10am. Walked along the San Juan Rive..."

2/8/2026
WanderingLife• Google Review

"Man made overflow from a building. Not sure what it looked like originally? The water was pretty blue, but stunk of sulfur really, really bad. It's definitely worth seeing, but not quite what I expe..."

6/4/2025
CCA LYNC• Google Review

"Money grabber place to see the springs, to pay $20 per person. Not worthed since you can't swim on it anyway. Go to the river and the springs is on several places you can dip for free"

6/26/2025