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Mineral Creek Hot Springs
📍 Telluride area, San Juan Mountains, CO
⚠️ SAFETY NOTICE
- Hot springs can cause severe thermal burns. Water temperatures may exceed 140°F.
- Risk of Naegleria fowleri (brain-eating amoeba) — do not submerge your head in wild springs.
- Unstable ground near geothermal features can collapse without warning. Stay on paths.
- Water quality is not tested or guaranteed — soak at your own risk. PeakScout does not inspect or certify any hot springs.
✗ Currently Closed
Road closed Nov–May — access by snowmobile or ski only
🌤️ Current Weather at Location
Weather data unavailable
💨 High Wind Advisory: Winds 29 mph / gusts 66 mph. Dry flies difficult. Watch for falling branches near canyon walls.
Current Weather at River
Wind
29 mph
W · Gusts 66 mph
Casting difficult
Humidity
35%
Dry conditions
Daylight / Hatches
☀️ 4:48 AM
🌅 7:22 PM
Prime hatch windows near these times
Weather data sourced from NWS. Radar imagery is near-real-time.
PeakScout weather data does not replace official NWS forecasts.
POOL TEMPERATURE
🌡️ 95–115°F
Geothermal spring temperature
ADMISSION
💵 Free — San Juan NF land
🕐 Open 24/7
SAFETY WARNINGS — READ BEFORE VISITING
- ⚠️ High altitude (9,500ft+) — altitude sickness risk
- ⚠️ Unmarked area — no lifeguard
- ⚠️ Test water temp before entering
- ⚠️ Remote — no cell service
🗓️ Seasonal Access
Best June–Oct; winter access via snowmobile or ski only
🚗 Getting There
Located in a spectacular alpine valley near Telluride — accessible via NFSR from Telluride. High-clearance vehicle required. Check with San Juan NF for current road status.
🗺️ Nearby
TRAILS
🥾 Imogene Pass Trail🥾 Telluride to Brighton Loop Trail
CAMPGROUNDS
⛺ Matterhorn Campground⛺ Redbridge Dispersed Camping Area
📍 Location
Coordinates: 37.912800, -107.556400
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Lat 37.912800 / Lng -107.556400
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