Waunita Hot Springs Ranch
95–102°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Waunita Hot Springs Ranch is a family-run guest ranch east of Gunnison at about 9,000 ft. Its 35 by 90 ft pool is fed entirely by hot springs and kept at roughly 95-102°F. Two smaller tubs are kept at 100-104°F. Public day use is sold only when the ranch is not hosting private groups, so call ahead.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Swimsuits required
- Lodging & food
- Pools3 (one large pool and two smaller hot tubs)
- HoursThe ranch's Facebook page says the springs are open from 10:30 to 6 when day use is available. Availability varies, so call (970) 641-1266 first.
- Good for kids
- FeesThe ranch's day-use rate page lists adults at $25, students and seniors 65 and over at $20, and kids 3-11 at $15. Call to confirm.
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
The facility is often booked for private groups and events, and day use is not offered on those dates. A visitor review dated August 2025 shows the ranch was operating then.
03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Gunnison.
- 1
From Gunnison, drive east on US Highway 50 and turn north onto County Road 887 (Waunita Hot Springs Road) near mile post 176.
- 2
The ranch is at 8007 County Road 887, about 27 miles east of Gunnison by the ranch's own figure.
38.5170, −106.5150 · nearest town Gunnison, CO
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Gunnison, from campgrounds to cabins.
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