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Visit Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Home of the world's deepest measured hot spring.
Soak in geothermal waters on the San Juan River, hike the Continental Divide, discover Pagosa's hot-springs heritage and plan a day that fits your pace.
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A Perfect Day
One Day in Pagosa Springs
Morning
Pastries at Pagosa Baking Company, then an early soak — the mineral pools terraced along the San Juan River are quietest before ten.
Afternoon
Drive east to Treasure Falls and Wolf Creek Pass, or west to the ancient ruins at Chimney Rock National Monument.
Evening
Dinner and a geothermal-brewed pint at Riff Raff, then a rooftop soak at the Overlook as the light leaves the peaks.
Things To Do
The healing waters and beyond
Pagosah means "healing waters" in Ute — and the world's deepest geothermal spring feeds a town built around soaking.
Soak the Hot Springs
Three facilities draw from the record-deep Mother Spring — 50+ riverside pools, rooftop tubs and family pools since 1950.
Chimney Rock National Monument
Thousand-year-old Ancestral Puebloan ruins beneath twin stone spires — daily guided tours in season.
Treasure Falls
A 105-foot waterfall at the base of Wolf Creek Pass — a short, steep walk from the highway pullout.
Wolf Creek Ski Area
The most snow in Colorado — 430 inches a year, 25 minutes up the pass, blissfully uncrowded.
San Juan Riverwalk
Paved path along the river through downtown — watch for the free steaming pools locals call the Hippy Dip.
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Float over the San Juans with a local outfit that's flown Pagosa skies for nearly 40 years.
Where To Stay
Sleep beside the springs
From soak-till-midnight resorts to downtown motels — in Pagosa, where you stay decides how much you soak.
Rates shown include Booking.com Genius and partner discounts where available.
Healing Waters Resort & Spa
Check today's lowest price →The Nightingale Motel
Check today's lowest price →Quality Inn Pagosa Springs
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Sleep by the river
A historic guest ranch under Wolf Creek Pass, riverside sites and forest campgrounds — a soak never far away.
Healing Waters Cabins
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Browse rentals →Bruce Spruce Ranch
Directions →Pagosa Riverside Campground
Directions →The Last Resort on the Blanco
Directions →East Fork Campground
Directions →Dispersed & forest camping
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The full Pagosa Springs map
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Where To Eat
Fueled by the springs
A brewery heated by geothermal water, riverside patios and street tacos — Pagosa eats casual and local.
Riff Raff Brewing Company
Directions →Riff Raff on the Rio
Directions →Kip's Grill & Cantina
Directions →Alley House Grille
Directions →Pagosa Baking Company
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Shop Local
Take Pagosa home
Downtown keeps its storefronts local — a five-generation department store, galleries and Native American jewelry.
Goodman's Department Store
Directions →Two Old Crows Gallery
Directions →The Lantern Dancer
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Gateway to the San Juans
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