Dakota Hot Springs
95–98°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Dakota Hot Springs is a private, reservation-only hot springs facility on 160 acres beside US 50 in Penrose. It has a large freeform pool averaging 95-98 F and a small 6-foot tub at about 108 F, fed by an artesian well without chlorine. Swimsuits are optional except on Tuesdays, when they are required.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- No dogs
- Clothing optionalCommon here, not official policy
- Camping nearbyOn-site tent and vehicle camping with no hookups, and a pool reservation is required to camp. Camping is open Tuesday to Saturday nights. Check-in is 4-9:15 PM and checkout is 10 AM. Pets are allowed in the campground but not in the pool area.
- Showers & toilets
- Pools1 main freeform pool plus a small 6-foot round hotter tub
- HoursTwo sessions: 10 AM-3:15 PM and 4-9:15 PM. Open six days a week, with Monday reported as the closed day (one third-party listing shows different hours).
- Reservations required
- Good for kids
- FeesOpen Soak (5 hours) listed at $21.40 adults, $16.05 ages 14-18, $10.70 under 14. Every person including children needs a reservation. Walk-ins without a reservation pay an extra $5 per person if space is available. Campsites are about $32 per night plus soak fees. Prices may change, so check the official site.
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
Check before you go
The Aspen Acres Fire (102,003 acres, 90% contained) is 23 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed.
Checked 14 Oct · updated daily
The facility's Facebook page said it closed for one day on 9/10/26 because of a storm and would reopen the next day. No long-term closure was found.
The wellhead tub is about 108 F. No glass containers are allowed. Cameras and phones are banned in the pool area.
03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Penrose.
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The springs are on the south side of US Highway 50 in Penrose, about one mile west of the junction with CO Highway 115.
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They are between Cañon City and Pueblo, at 1 Malibu Boulevard.
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The site is drive-up and you check in on arrival.
38.4184, −105.0566 · nearest town Penrose, CO
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Penrose, from campgrounds to cabins.
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