Pagosa Springs
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Pagosa Springs

Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Home of the Great Pagosa Hot Springs

About this city

Also known as: Home of the Great Pagosa Hot Springs

Pagosa Springs is a scenic mountain resort town situated in the upper San Juan Basin of southwestern Colorado, positioned along the banks of the San Juan River and surrounded by the massive San Juan National Forest. The town is built directly over the world's deepest measured geothermal hot spring aquifer, blending rich ancestral native heritage with premier modern mineral soaking culture and wilderness exploration.

Location & Administrative

County
Archuleta
Time Zone
MST
State Code
CO

Transportation & Accessibility

Nearest Airports
DRO
Getting Around
WalkableCar Required

Weather & Timing

Best Months
MayJunJulAugSepOct
Average Temperature
Peak Season
Hiking SeasonSummer
Off Season
Deep Freeze Season

Economics & Local Vibe

Population
City proper 1.6K · Metro area 14.0K
Sales Tax
6.9%
Key Industries
Geothermal Wellness & HospitalityWinter Sports & Alpine Leisure

Practical Tourism Metadata

Suggested stay: 1–2 days

Soak in the tiered hot spring mineral pools alongside the river at The Springs Resort, tube or fly-fish down the rushing San Juan River right through downtown, view ancient ruins at Chimney Rock National Monument, and ski the deep powder snow at nearby Wolf Creek.

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