Rico Hot Springs
Address: Rico, CO 81332
Website: No Website
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out 5 stars) Good Hot Springs Rating
Website: No Website
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out 5 stars) Good Hot Springs Rating
General Description: Rico Hot Springs is a free primitive hot springs on the banks of the Dolores River in the San Juan National Forest. Rico features two separate geothermal areas that are a short walk apart from each other. These iron mineral waters makes the color brown. Clothing is optional.
Location: From Durango, Colorado is 80 miles or and hour and a half to drive to the hot springs.
Directions: From Durango, Colorado take US-160 W 27.2 mi Turn right onto CO-184 W/N Main St Continue to follow CO-184 W 17.4 mi Turn right onto CO-145 N Destination will be on the right 38.7 mi
Accessibility: Rico Hot Springs is assissible. You drive to the parking lot. It is a short walk to the hot springs.
Hot Springs: Rico Hot Springs have two geothermal soaking areas within walking distance. The first hot springs is a short distance from the parking area. It is the more popular and developed hot springs. It features a large fiberglass tub. The temperature ranges around 100 degrees depending on the season. The second hot springs is a underdeveloped pool. It can be found about 100 yards upstream, on the other side of the river. The second is also about 100 degrees.
Hot Spring Tips: Rico Hot Springs is a free hot springs. Clothing is optional. This hot springs is pet friendly. Dogs need to be leashed. Dogs should not go into the hot springs.
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