Outdoors NearbySalida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
A publicly run indoor pool in Salida filled with hot spring water, with a hot leisure pool and a lap pool. Two maintenance closures happen each year. Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center sells day passes, so you don't need to stay overnight.
| Access | Day passes for the public Public indoor hot springs pool; private soaking pools can be reserved ahead. |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools, 2 pools |
| Location | Salida, CO Managed by Salida Recreation (public facility) Directions (approximate location; check the official map) |
| Water | leisure pool 97–100 °F, lap pool 84–86 °F |
| Hours | Open swim from 1 pm Mon–Sat (Sun noon–6 pm); full schedule varies |
| Season | year-round; 1–2 week maintenance closures in May and October |
| Facilities | changing rooms, ADA lift |
| Website | salidarec.com |
Best time to soak: Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center is about 68 miles west of Colorado Springs, CO, measured in a straight line.
From November to April average highs near Salida stay at 43 to 60 °F, with nights down to 12 °F. Freezing nights from October to April mean icy steps and possible road closures; traction for your shoes helps.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 °F | 12 °F | 1 |
| Feb | 46 °F | 15 °F | 1 |
| Mar | 54 °F | 21 °F | 2 |
| Apr | 60 °F | 28 °F | 3 |
| May | 70 °F | 35 °F | 2 |
| Jun | 82 °F | 43 °F | 2 |
| Jul | 86 °F | 49 °F | 4 |
| Aug | 83 °F | 47 °F | 5 |
| Sep | 77 °F | 39 °F | 2 |
| Oct | 65 °F | 29 °F | 3 |
| Nov | 53 °F | 20 °F | 1 |
| Dec | 43 °F | 13 °F | 1 |
More to do nearby
- Salida Skate Park (skatepark, 1 mi)
- Twin Falls (waterfall, 8 mi)
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- Valley View Hot Springs Day pass
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- Sand Dunes Recreation Day pass
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Waterfalls nearby
- Twin Falls (8 mi)
- Browns Creek Falls (13 mi)
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Access, prices and rules come from these official pages, checked October 2026. Hot springs close for weather, repairs or high water, so confirm before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have to pay at Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center?
There is a fee for day use. The operator's website has current prices.
How hot is Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center?
Leisure pool 97–100 °F, lap pool 84–86 °F.
When is Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center open?
Open swim from 1 pm Mon–Sat (Sun noon–6 pm); full schedule varies. year-round; 1–2 week maintenance closures in May and October.
How far is Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center from Colorado Springs?
About 68 miles from Colorado Springs in a straight line; the drive is longer.