About Pagosa Springs
The town of Pagosa Springs sits at the feet of southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains at an elevation of 7,126 feet. It is surrounded by vast areas of national forest, and the San Juan River, abundant with trout, runs through the town.
Home to mineral-rich hot spring waters, Pagosa holds the world record for “Deepest Geothermal Hot Spring”. Visit one of the town’s hot spring locations and find waters ranging in temperature from 80°F to 114°F – there’s something to suit everyone’s soaking preferences!
The two-mile stretch of San Juan River flowing through downtown is easily accessible for summer water activities like tubing, kayaking, and whitewater rafting. Let us book you an all-inclusive whitewater tubing trip so you can float and splash through the cool river waters on a hot day!
Conveniently located for visiting Mesa Verde National Park and Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, this is the perfect place for outdoor adventures!
Interesting Facts About Pagosa Springs
- The spring beneath Pagosa Springs is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for “Deepest Geothermal Hot Spring”, with a measured depth of 1,002 feet. The spring could run much deeper as the plumb line ran out before it hit the bottom!
- Southern Ute tribes used the springs for hundreds of years, and “Pag-Osah” means “healing waters.”
Available Trips in this Region
- Glenwood Springs
- Rocky Mountains
- Black Canyon National Park
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Garden of the Gods
- Pagosa Springs
- Salida