Dunton Hot Springs
85–106°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Dunton Hot Springs is a restored 19th-century mining camp turned luxury resort near Dolores, Colorado, at about 8,900 feet. Mineral hot spring water feeds a historic bathhouse and outdoor pools. Reported pool temperatures range from the mid-80s to about 106 F. Soaking is mainly for paying overnight guests at high all-inclusive rates, not a public or free spring.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Camping nearbyLodging is in restored cabins and a seasonal luxury tent camp (Dunton River Camp). There is no public campground evidence at the spring itself.
- Lodging & food
- QuietSummer and fall are described as the best seasons for hiking and wildflowers.
- Reservations required
- SeasonOpen year-round. In winter only the road from Dolores stays open. The resort's river camp closes at the end of October, weather permitting.
- FeesSoaking comes with a stay at the resort. Rates reported at roughly $800 to $1,200 or more per night, and the nightly rate is all-inclusive.
Best time to go. Summer and fall are described as the best seasons for hiking and wildflowers. Winter suits snowshoeing and other snow activities.
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
No closures reported
No closure, fire or weather warning found in Forest Service, wildfire (NIFC) or National Weather Service feeds. That isn't confirmation it's open, so check with Private.
Checked 14 Oct · updated daily
This is a private luxury resort, and no recent confirmation of current operating dates was found. Call ahead to confirm availability.
Some guest reviews say the pools run lukewarm, especially the outdoor pool. Remote, high-elevation location (about 8,900 ft) with a dirt access road that can be affected by winter snow.
03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Dolores.
- 1
The resort is at 52068 Road 38 (County Road 38) in Dunton, in the San Juan Mountains.
- 2
It is about 35 miles from Telluride, reached from the town of Dolores via a dirt county road.
- 3
Resort guests are driven or drive themselves on that road, which is passable by ordinary cars in good conditions.
37.7710, −108.0910 · nearest town Dolores, CO
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Dolores, from campgrounds to cabins.
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05 · Keep exploring
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