Manitou Mineral Springs
Natural hot spring near Manitou Springs, Colorado
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Facts last verified Nov 4, 2026 · Sources below
Manitou Mineral Springs in Colorado is a wild natural hot springs soak with naturally thermal water. Its most useful planning detail is that access is free and public.
Located in Manitou Springs, Colorado, the springs are open and their water is heated and mineralized. This is a town-based stop rather than a resort experience, so it suits visitors looking for a natural spring setting in Manitou Springs.
What Makes Manitou Mineral Springs Different
Water at Manitou Mineral Springs rises naturally through an artesian process after moving through karst aquifers. That underground path is central to the character of these natural springs.
Historically, the town had 9 or 10 natural springs. Each spring has its own mineral content and taste, making the individual springs distinct rather than interchangeable stops.
The Mineral Springs Foundation was formed in 1987 to restore springs. Visitors exploring the area can approach the springs as a collection with different mineral profiles and tastes.
Getting to Manitou Mineral Springs in Manitou Springs
The address is Manitou Springs, Colorado, and Manitou Springs is also the nearest town. Colorado Springs is the nearest city, 6 miles away, giving visitors a useful reference point when placing the springs within the region.
Several other hot springs are within the wider area: Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort is 67 miles away, Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens is 70 miles away, and Mineral Hot Springs is 72 miles away. Hot Sulphur Springs is 105 miles away, while Penny Hot Springs is 126 miles away.
Those distances place the springs among a mix of resort and public-pool options, while Manitou Mineral Springs remains a wild spring destination in town.
Manitou Mineral Springs Access and Status
There is no cost to visit the springs. Public access makes this an option to include without adding an admission charge to the day.
The operating status is open. Because the springs are both open and free, visitors can make them part of a Manitou Springs stop without planning around resort entry.
As wild natural hot springs, they offer a different format from the nearby resort properties. Keep the focus on the individual springs and their naturally mineralized water when deciding how this stop fits your plans.
Planning a Visit to Manitou Mineral Springs
Start with the fact that the water is both naturally thermal and mineralized. The artesian rise through karst aquifers explains why the springs are natural features rather than constructed pools.
Allow time to notice that each spring has a distinct taste and mineral content.
The history of 9 or 10 natural springs in town also gives context for exploring more than one spring. Restoration work by the Mineral Springs Foundation, formed in 1987, is part of the story behind the springs visitors encounter today.
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Manitou Mineral Springs FAQ
Is Manitou Mineral Springs free?
Yes. Access to the springs is free and public.
How much does Manitou Mineral Springs cost?
It is free to visit.
Where is Manitou Mineral Springs?
Manitou Mineral Springs is in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Colorado Springs is 6 miles away.
How hot is the water at Manitou Mineral Springs?
The water is naturally thermal, heated and mineralized. No numerical water temperature is provided.
What hot springs are near Manitou Springs?
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort is 67 miles away, Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens is 70 miles away, and Mineral Hot Springs is 72 miles away. Hot Sulphur Springs is 105 miles away, and Penny Hot Springs is 126 miles away.
Sources
- Manitou Mineral Springs - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org, checked Nov 4, 2026
- Manitou Springs, Colorado - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org, checked Nov 4, 2026
- Manitou Springs Mineral Springs - History & Walking Tour Map - Visit Colorado Springs visitcos.com, checked Nov 4, 2026
Facts last verified Nov 4, 2026.