Desert Reef Hot Springs
Florence, CO United States
The hot water well was first drilled by Conoco Oil in the 1940's. It was part of the Florence oil exploration project. The well's production is coming from 1,096 feet down into the earth. The water coming from this depth is extremely hot, 132 degrees F and of exceptional water purity. Water...
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Desert Reef Hot Springs
1194 County Road 110Florence, CO United Stateshttp://www.desertreefhotspring.com/(719) 784-6134About Desert Reef Hot Springs
The hot water well was first drilled by Conoco Oil in the 1940's. It was part of the Florence oil exploration project. The well's production is coming from 1,096 feet down into the earth. The water coming from this depth is extremely hot, 132 degrees F and of exceptional water purity.
Water is cooled by the air convection, and water temperature is adjusted seasonally to maintain an ideal soaking temperature. During summer months, water temperature is maintained below body temperature. During winter months water temperature is maintained over 100 degrees. The blue hue of the water is directly connected to the mineral Travertine.
Desert Reef Hot Springs Directions
MAPQUEST DOES NOT GIVE ACCURATE DIRECTIONS. YOU WILL GET LOST!!
From Pueblo (and points east):
US 50 West toward Penrose - South on CO 115 toward Florence for 3 miles - East on CO 120 for 1.1 mile (at one mile marker, look up & right for tall cactus-shaped sign, this is Cty Rd 110) - South on County Road 110 for about 1-1/2 miles - Bear right at fork - Please drive SLOWLY on this narrow country road, its not unusual to encounter a car coming from the opposite direction, pet dogs or people walking. Follow the little blue and yellow signs to the Hot Spring.
From Colorado Springs (and points north):
South on CO 115 through Penrose toward Florence - East on CO 120 for one mile (watch for Tall Cactus sign) - South on County Road 110 for one mile - Follow the little blue and yellow signs to the Hot Spring.
From Salida (and points west):
US 50 East to Penrose - South on CO 115 toward Florence - East on CO 120 for one mile (watch for Tall Cactus sign) - South on County Road 110 for one mile - Follow the little blue and yellow signs to the Hot Spring.
From Taos, NM (and points south):
North on I-25 into Colorado - West on CO 96 to Wetmore - North on CO 67 to Florence - East on CO 115 to CO 120 - East on CO 120 for one mile (watch for Tall Cactus sign) - South on County Road 110 for one mile - Follow the little blue and yellow signs to the Hot Spring.