About Dakota Hot Springs.
Naturally heated mineral water supplies a developed soaking pool in the Arkansas River Valley. Camping and camper rentals are available.
Bathing formats listed here
The operator requires pool reservations for all guests, including campers.
Reviewed 22 October 2026. Check the linked operator for changes.Admission and reservations.
Published starting price
Primary fee information checked on 16 October 2026
USD, checked 16 October 2026: open-soak reservation advertised from $21.20. Confirm final charges and availability when booking.
Official admission source ↗ · Checked
Published prices and booking conditions can change. This is not a live quote.- Check current availability; a published tariff does not establish opening status.
What makes this visit different?
- Campsite or camper bookings do not remove the pool-reservation requirement.
- The operator posts a 24-hour cancellation-notice policy and same-day booking deadlines.
Location and arrival.
Penrose. Use the official venue directions for arrival.
Official venue overview; entrance/pool access point not surveyed. Use the operator’s arrival instructions for the final approach.
Operator JSON-LD GeoCoordinates for Dakota Hot Springs in Penrose.
Location evidence ↗ · Checked
Compare mapped places within 50 miles /80km →Distance is measured in a straight line from this venue overview point, not a driving route.
Still to confirm with the venue
Step-free route and entry into the water.
These details are not established by the sources reviewed here. Ask about the particular bath, ticket or room you plan to use.
Questions before you go.
Does a camping booking automatically reserve the pool?
No. Camping guests must also make a pool reservation.
Source: dakotahotsprings.com ↗
Can I arrive for an unreserved soak?
The operator requires reservations for all guests; check its same-day deadlines before travel.
Source: dakotahotsprings.com ↗
Official sources for this guide.
We use operator, park authority and official tourism information. A source review is a dated information check; it does not mean we personally visited or that opening status is live.
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