Penny Hot Springs
Carbondale, Colorado
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Hot Springs
Penny Hot Springs is a naturally-fed hot springs located along the Crystal River. It's free and just requires you to pull off the road and hike down to the river. This Colorado Hot Springs is just past Carbondale, CO and close to Aspen and Snowmass.
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Be careful. Pay attention to posted signs and always test the waters before you get in. Some hot springs can get up to boiling temperatures. Be sure to drink plenty of water to combat the dehydrating effect of the spring.
Be respectful of other soakers and the hot spring. Don't hog the pool. Camp at least 200 yards away and keep fires in designated areas. Keep your pets out of the water and never pee in thermal feature. Glass bottles should never go near a hot spring.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Carbondale, Colorado
- Head south on N 4th St toward Colorado Ave (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Sopris Ave (381 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Weant Blvd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto CO-133 S (11.4 mi)
Penny Hot Springs is situated on the east side of Highway 133 a few hundred feet north of mile marker 55. There are large granite cliffs on both sides of the rivers, a formation known as "Hell's Gate".
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