[1][2] Before the 1860s, the springs were used by the local Capote (Kapota) and Mohuache (Muache) bands of Ute indigenous people who lived in the valley and valued the hot water and mud for the healing of wounds.

[3][4] The springs emerge from low formations deposited by the mineral water at 140°F (60°C).

[1] Mineral Hot Springs is a platted subdivision but many lots are now privately owned.

[5] In the post-colonial years,[6][7] there have been some facilities built at Mineral Hot Springs.

In its recent history a covered swimming pool, a motel, a cafe, a hotel, a spa and a gas station have been built nearby.