HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS, COLORADO

Elevation 7,695’
Population  521

History
The hot mineral springs for which the town is named were a popular destination for the Ute tribe. Trappers and hunters first visited the hot springs in the early 1800s, and by the 1860s, the area had been settled under the name “Warm Springs.” In 1864, the town was re-christened “Hot Sulphur Springs,” and began attracting visitors soon after. By 1900, the town was a popular resort community, and was incorporated as the county seat in 1906.


Fun Facts

• In 1912, Hot Sulphur Springs hosted Colorado’s first winter sports carnival, featuring the newly invented sport of ski-jumping.
• William Byers, founder and publisher of the Denver Rocky Mountain News, acquired Hot Sulphur Springs in 1864 with dreams of creating an international resort for intellectuals, entrepreneurs, and industrialists. The Colorado River canyon to the west of town, along with a mountain near Fraser, are named for him.

What to Do

• Hot Sulphur Springs Resort and Spa – 20 mineral hot pools (indoor and outdoor), private baths, spa services, and swimming pool
• Grand County Museum - Displays on local history, the original Grand County Courthouse, the 1896 Grand County Jail, and an original 1913 ranger station
• Fly fish – The nearby waters of the Colorado, including the stretch through the town’s Pioneer Park, offer easy access to some of the finest fly-fishing in the state.

Lodging
Accommodations in the area are varied and relatively inexpensive.  

• Motels
• Resort accommodations at Hot Sulphur Springs Resort
• Campsites in Pioneer Park
• Bed-and-breakfast inns
• Dude and guest ranches

Events
June:

Hot Sulphur Days at the Grand County Museum - The family oriented event includes living history performances, museum tours, and other events for all ages.


For additional information on Grand County, and an online trip planner, contact the Grand County Tourism Board at www.grand-county.com or 800-729-5821.