Penny Hot Springs, Natural hot spring in Pitkin County, Colorado.
Located on the west bank of the Crystal River, Penny Hot Springs consists of multiple pools contained by strategically placed rocks against cold water infiltration.
Dan Penny established a hotel and bathhouse near these springs in the early days, serving railroad travelers until local residents destroyed the facilities in the 1960s.
The springs transformed from a private establishment to a public space in 1991 when Pitkin County acquired the land and integrated it into their Open Space program.
The springs accommodate up to ten people in pools measuring 20 feet across and 2 feet deep, with temperatures adjustable through rock wall configurations.
The granite cliffs of Hell's Gate frame the springs on both sides of the Crystal River, creating a specific geological setting for this thermal water source.
Location: Pitkin County
GPS coordinates: 38.21522,-107.22728
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:21
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