Colorado Pool
Colorado Pool flows at 86 degrees Fahrenheit near the Grand Canyon in Coconino County at 2,912 feet elevation, requiring approximately 4,500 feet of walking access through terrain that receives over 17 inches of winter snow annually.
The pool sits in a remote location characterized by cool, temperate high-elevation forest environment rather than typical desert landscape, with substantial annual precipitation including heavy winter snowfall. The approach through this terrain provides transition from ponderosa pine forests to the pool's immediate setting.
Colorado Pool's geothermal characteristics reflect the Colorado Plateau's geological structure and thermal regime. The spring's modest temperature elevation above ambient air temperatures (22 degrees) indicates modest geothermal contribution in this cooler climate zone.
A substantial hiking commitment of roughly 1.4 miles through variable terrain from the nearest trailhead road access provides entry to this remote feature. Winter snow closes reliable access; plan visits May through October when the North Kaibab Ranger District terrain becomes accessible and snow-free conditions allow safe hiking.
Is Colorado Pool worth visiting?
Best for
- Warm-water soaking
- Overnight camping trips
Overview The DeMotte Campground is located within the North Kaibab Ranger District just seven miles north of the entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim. This is about 25 miles south of the Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center on Arizona’s Highway 67.Recreation Visitors to the DeMotte Campground enjoy camping and picnicking, sight-seeing and wildlife viewing. Enjoy a visit to the North Rim from mid-May through mid-October; the road is closed during winter. Hiking trails, spruce-fir an...