Springs in Colorado

21 natural springs in Colorado, United States

Colorado features a dramatic landscape that shifts from the semi-arid High Plains in the east to the soaring peaks of the Rocky Mountains in the west. The terrain encompasses deep canyons, broad plateaus, and alpine environments found above the tree line. Vegetation changes with elevation, moving from prairie grasslands and shrublands to forests of pine, aspen, and fir. This geological diversity supports a vast network of groundwater systems where water emerges from the earth.

The state's water cycle relies heavily on winter snowpack. As snow melts in the spring, it recharges aquifers and increases flow rates, typically peaking in June. While the climate is known for low humidity and frequent sunshine, a seasonal pattern of afternoon thunderstorms often occurs in July and August. These summer rains can supplement the flow of springs. The most reliable time to view strong flow is early to mid-summer, following the snowmelt.

Exploring the outdoors in this region offers access to numerous water features set against scenic mountain backdrops. Whether hiking through high-altitude valleys or traversing the foothills, you can find various natural water sources. Always have spring water independently tested before drinking. Water quality can change with seasons and conditions.

Always have spring water independently tested before drinking. Water quality can change with seasons and conditions.

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Uncle Charlie's Ranch Spring (private), Black Hawk area, CO

2295, Missouri Gulch Rd, Black Hawk, CO 80422, US

## Overview Wideawake / Uncle Charlie''s Ranch is a private Colorado ranch spring identity. Treat as private unless a p...

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Eleven Mile Canyon – Spillway Campground Hand Pump

Lake George, CO 80827, US

## Overview Spillway Campground in Eleven Mile Canyon (Pike National Forest near Lake George, Colorado) provides potabl...

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Indian Hot Springs

302 Soda Creek Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, US

## Overview Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs, Colorado, is a historic paid spa with pools, caves, and soaking tubes...

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Boulder Creek Spring corridor, Boulder, CO

1001, Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302, US

## Overview Boulder Creek is a real Front Range drainage through Boulder, Colorado. This listing''s drinking-spring ori...

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Old La Sal

Utah Hwy 46 near mile marker 18 (east of US-191), Old La Sal, UT

## Overview Old La Sal spring sits on Utah Highway 46 east of US-191 in the La Sal corridor of San Juan County, Utah (n...

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Twin Spring, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

121 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, US

## Overview Twin Spring is one of Manitou Springs' public mineral fonts, at 121 Ruxton Avenue. The Mineral Springs Foun...

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Vallecito Lake Spring, Durango, CO, 81301

14946, County Rd 501, Bayfield, CO 81122, US

## Overview Vallecito Lake Spring is a raw water spring located in the scenic mountain valley near Vallecito Reservoir,...

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Picture Rock Spring,Lyons, CO, 80540

698, Jasper Dr, Lyons, CO 80540, US

## Overview Picture Rock Spring is a natural public drinking spring located just south of the charming town of Lyons, C...

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Cheyenne Spring, Manitou Springs, Colorado, CO, 80829

934 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, US

## Overview Cheyenne Spring is a public Manitou Springs mineral font at 934 Manitou Avenue, part of the town's historic...

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Crystal Springs, Allenspark, Colorado, 80510

993, Highway 7 Business Rte, Lyons, CO 80540, US

## Overview Crystal Spring in Allenspark is a drive-up fill managed by Allenspark Water & Sanitation District. District...

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Marvel Superhero Water (commercial), Marvel, CO

892, County Rd 101, Hesperus, CO 81326, US

## Overview Marvel Superhero Water is a commercial spring-water brand associated with Marvel, Colorado. Treat as bottle...

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Sylvan Lake Spring area, Eagle County, CO

Eagle, CO 81631, US

## Overview Sylvan Lake is a known Eagle County recreation lake / park landscape. A specific free drinking spring at th...

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Monarch Pass Spring, Sargents, Colorado

Sargents, CO 81248, US

## Overview Monarch Pass Spring is a roadside public drinking spring located along U.S. Highway 50 on the western appro...

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Radium Hot Springs, Radium, CO

6709, County Rd 11, Bond, CO 80423, US

## Overview Radium Hot Springs (Colorado) is a primitive free riverside soak pool along the Colorado River near the BLM...

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Frying Pan Spring (CR 104 / MM 10), Basalt, CO

Frying Pan Rd (CR 104) near mile marker 10, Basalt, CO 81621, US

## Overview A small roadside cold spring sits along Frying Pan Road (CR 104) east of Basalt near mile marker 10. ## Ac...

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Lands End Road spring / waterfall (Grand Mesa), Palisade area, CO

Lands End Road (Grand Mesa Scenic & Historic Byway), Palisade / Whitewater area, CO 81526, US

## Overview Lands End Road climbs the west rim of Grand Mesa to Lands End Observatory. Visit Grand Junction notes a wat...

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The Springs Resort & Spa, Pagosa Springs, CO

323 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, US

## Overview The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, offers private geothermal pools along the San Juan River in...

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Loveland Pass roadside spring (US-6 / MM 218), Dillon / Keystone, CO

US Highway 6 near mile marker 218 (between Arapahoe Basin and Keystone), Dillon, CO 80435, US

## Overview A long-used roadside spring box sits on US-6 on Loveland Pass between Arapahoe Basin and Keystone. Summit C...

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Ward Spring, Ward, CO

6, Boston St, Ward, CO 80481, US

## Overview Ward Spring is a public drinking spring located in the small mountain town of Ward, Colorado, nestled in Bo...

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Twin Spring (Ruxton Ave), Manitou Springs, CO

121 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, US

## Overview Twin Spring is one of Manitou Springs'' restored public mineral-spring fonts, maintained with the Mineral S...

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Eldorado Springs, Eldorado Springs, Colorado

Eldorado Springs, Boulder County, CO 80025, US

## Overview Eldorado Springs is a celebrated natural spring located in the small mountain community of Eldorado Springs...

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