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Primitive spring · Southwest Colorado

Piedra River Hot Springs

Near Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Rock-lined primitive pools beside the Piedra River, reached from the Sheep Creek Trailhead (Trail 599) by about 1.5 miles each way, ending in a short steep descent.

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Primitive spring. There is no staff or facility, and conditions, water quality and access can change. The map pin is an approximate location from public map data — not a verified safe trail route. Check with the land manager and bring a proper map before you go.

At a glance

Fee
Fee unknown — call to confirm. The San Juan National Forest says no forest-wide recreation pass is currently required (except Chimney Rock), but no source checked explicitly addresses fees for this spring. Pagosa Ranger District: (970) 264-2268.
Soak temperature
95–105°F depending on season and river level (Forest Service)
Setting
Primitive spring
Access
Short hike
Season & hours
Spring and fall are best; winter can mean snow and ice on the trail (Forest Service).
Reservations
No reservation system found
Clothing policy
Unknown — call to confirm
Dogs
Unknown — call to confirm
Managed by
U.S. Forest Service — San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District
Phone
Not confirmed — see official website
Official website
Not confirmed

Notes: The map pin is approximate and is NOT a verified route. Follow the Forest Service trailhead directions. Mechanized travel (including bicycles) is prohibited in the Piedra Area.

Location

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Straight-line distance between map points, not driving distance. Roads, mountain passes and winter closures can make actual travel far longer.

Sources & verification

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Hot Springs Nation is an independent directory. We do not own or operate Piedra River Hot Springs and are not affiliated with it. Confirm prices, hours and access with the land manager before visiting.