12 natural hot springs within 50 miles of Buena Vista, Colorado — sorted by driving distance from the city center. Each listing links to its full guide with water temperature, access type, and seasonal conditions.
Last updated: October 2026
Researched & maintained by Chester Beard · Conservation Photographer · Sierra Club, The Nature Conservancy
Data from USGS, OpenStreetMap, NOAA · Disclosure
Colorado · 100°F · Resort
4.7 mi
Colorado · 132°F · Resort
7 mi
Chalk Creek Hot Springs (Hortense)
Colorado · 120°F · Drive-up
7.1 mi
Colorado · 85°F · Drive-up
11.9 mi
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
Colorado · 98°F · Drive-up
22 mi
Colorado · 103°F · Drive-up
22.6 mi
Colorado · 108°F · Resort
23.4 mi
Colorado · 175°F · Resort
29.7 mi
Colorado · 77°F · Hike-in
37 mi
Colorado · 100°F · Hike-in
42.3 mi
Colorado · 100°F · Hike-in
45.7 mi
Colorado · 96°F · Drive-up
47.5 mi
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