Hot Springs in Colorado
31 verified locations — resorts, municipal pools and primitive springs. Last research pass: November 15, 2026.
Colorado has some of the country's most varied hot springs: lodge-style resorts in Ouray and Pagosa Springs, pool complexes in Glenwood Springs and Steamboat Springs, a remote clothing-optional property in the San Luis Valley, and primitive springs on public land. Every listing below links to a page with its fee, access, season, reservation and clothing details — or "Unknown — call to confirm" when we couldn't verify them. We don't list springs where we couldn't find evidence of legal public or paying-guest access.
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Front Range
Idaho Springs in the foothills west of Denver, plus the Arkansas Valley near Penrose and Florence.
- Rustic pool
Dakota Hot Springs
Near Penrose, CO
- Fee
- Soak reservations start at $21.20 (operator)
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Unknown — hours are not listed on the page checked
- Rustic pool
Desert Reef Hot Spring
Near Florence, CO
- Fee
- Weekday soak $25 (Tue–Thu and Fri 10 am/1 pm slots); weekend soak $35 (Fri 4 pm/7 pm slots, Sat, Sun)
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Open for soaking; the site noted day soaks were temporarily closed Oct 19–Nov 10 and overnight st…
- Developed resortDetails not fully verified
Indian Hot Springs
Near Idaho Springs, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Unknown — recent guides describe year-round operation; the operator site did not load readable text
Central Mountains
The Upper Arkansas Valley, Grand County, Aspen, and the Crystal River Valley.
- Developed resort
Avalanche Ranch Cabins & Hot Springs
Near Redstone, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Pools are closed for cleaning until 5 pm every Wednesday
- Rustic poolDetails not fully verified
Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens
Near Buena Vista, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Unknown — hours were not found on the operator pages checked
- Primitive spring
Conundrum Hot Springs
Near Aspen, CO
- Fee
- Overnight permit required; recreation fees apply to high-season overnight stays (the Forest Service reports…
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Backcountry
- Season
- Best July–September
- Developed resort
Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa
Near Buena Vista, CO
- Fee
- Adults $40 Mon–Thu, $45 Fri–Sun; children (12 and under) $30 Mon–Thu, $35 Fri–Sun
- Soak temp
- Soaking tubs 85–106°F
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Daily, 8 am–10 pm per operator
- Developed resort
Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa
Near Hot Sulphur Springs, CO
- Fee
- $30–$35 per adult and $16 per child under 12 (operator lists both $30 and $35)
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Open 365 days a year, 8 am–10 pm (last walk-in 9:15 pm)
- Developed resortDetails not fully verified
Merrifield Homestead Cabins & Hot Springs
Near Buena Vista, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- 104–106°F per private pool
- Access
- Lodging guests
- Season
- Unknown
- Developed resort
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Near Nathrop, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Open year-round, 9 am–9 pm per operator
- Primitive spring
Penny Hot Springs
Near Redstone, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Unknown — check with manager
- Season
- Unknown
- Primitive spring
Radium Hot Springs
Near Kremmling, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Unknown — check with manager
- Season
- Unknown
- Developed resortDetails not fully verified
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
Near Salida, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Seasonal hours; check the City of Salida for current schedule
Western Slope
Glenwood Springs and the Yampa Valley around Steamboat Springs.
- Developed resort
Glenwood Hot Springs
Near Glenwood Springs, CO
- Fee
- Day pass price varies by date and season (adult day passes appear in the roughly $38–$60 range on the opera…
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Open year-round, 9 am–9 pm (occasional scheduled maintenance closures)
- Developed resort
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
Near Glenwood Springs, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- 89–112°F across the pools
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Open daily 9 am–10 pm per operator
- Developed resort
Old Town Hot Springs
Near Steamboat Springs, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Rustic pool
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Near Steamboat Springs, CO
- Fee
- $30 per adult, $20 per child (17 and under)
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Open year-round
Southwest Colorado
The San Juan Mountains: Ouray, Pagosa Springs, and Durango.
- Developed resortDetails not fully verified
Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs
Near Ouray, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Lodging guests
- Season
- Lodge front-desk hours 7:30 am–9 pm; seasonal soaking hours not stated
- Developed resortDetails not fully verified
Dunton Hot Springs
Near Dolores, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Lodging guests
- Season
- Unknown — see Dunton Destinations for availability
- Developed resort
Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa
Near Durango, CO
- Fee
- Adult general admission $49 (2 hours) or $59 (3 hours); child $24 / $29
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Open daily 9 am–10 pm; holiday hours on Thanksgiving and Christmas (2:30–10 pm)
- Developed resort
Healing Waters Resort & Spa
Near Pagosa Springs, CO
- Fee
- Teens/adults (13–54) $25; seniors 55+ $20; children 3–12 $18; under 3 free
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Pools 11 am–10 pm daily; closed approximately every other Wednesday (see operator calendar)
- Developed resort
Orvis Hot Springs
Near Ridgway, CO
- Fee
- Adults $35 all day (or $35 prepaid one-hour quick dip with $5 refunded); children 4–12 $12; 3 and under free
- Soak temp
- Indoor and outdoor pools range from 65 to 112°F
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Open 7 days a week, 9 am–9 pm; lodging and camping guests have 24-hour access (late soakers must…
- Developed resort
Ouray Hot Springs Pool
Near Ouray, CO
- Fee
- Adults (18–64) $30; youth (3–17) $18; seniors (65–74) $24; 75+ $10; under 3 free
- Soak temp
- Overlook Pool 102–106°F; Hot Pool 95–103°F
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Public hours 11 am–8 pm (members-only 10–11 am); occasional closures for events
- Developed resort
Overlook Mineral Springs Spa
Near Pagosa Springs, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Unknown — the operator site does not list hours; a directory listing gave daily 10 am–10 pm
- Primitive spring
Piedra River Hot Springs
Near Pagosa Springs, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- 95–105°F depending on season and river level
- Access
- Short hike
- Season
- Spring and fall are best; winter can mean snow and ice on the trail (Forest Service)
- Developed resort
The Springs Resort & Spa
Near Pagosa Springs, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Day soaking daily; hours vary by season (a winter page listed 9 am–9:30 pm)
- Developed resort
Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs
Near Ouray, CO
- Fee
- Day pass: adults $39, children 3–12 $19.50, seniors 65+ $34, under 3 free
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Day-pass access 8 am–7 pm daily; last soaker taken at 4 pm
- Developed resort
Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa & Lodgings
Near Ouray, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- Outdoor pool 100–106°F; Lorelei private pool 100–105°F; vapor cave 108°F
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Unknown — hours not listed on the page checked
San Luis Valley
High, dry valley with geothermal pools near Moffat and Hooper.
- Developed resort
Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
Near Moffat, CO
- Fee
- Fee unknown — call to confirm
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Day guests: 9:30 am–9:50 pm Sun–Thu and 9:30 am–8 pm Fri–Sat (operator)
- Rustic pool
Sand Dunes Recreation & Pool
Near Hooper, CO
- Fee
- Adults (13+) $18; children 3–12, seniors 65+, college students and military $12; 2 and under free
- Soak temp
- Main outdoor pool kept at 98°F year-round; hotter small pool temperature not stated
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Mar 1–Nov 30: 10 am–10 pm; Dec 1–Feb 28: 1–8 pm
- Rustic pool
Valley View Hot Springs
Near Moffat, CO
- Fee
- Day pass $20 (operator rates page)
- Soak temp
- Not published
- Access
- Drive-up
- Season
- Unknown — the rates page does not state seasonal operation
Colorado hot springs FAQ
How many hot springs are in this Colorado directory?
We currently list 31 Colorado hot springs where we found supporting evidence of legal public or paying-guest soaking access. That is not every thermal spring in the state. Some locations are held back until we can confirm access, coordinates or operating status; see our research notes.
Are there free hot springs in Colorado?
We have not confirmed any Colorado listing as free from an authoritative source. Primitive springs on public land are often free, but fees, permits and closures change, so we show "Fee unknown — call to confirm" until an agency states otherwise.
Which Colorado hot springs are clothing-optional?
Based on operator or listing information: Strawberry Park Hot Springs (after dark); Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa & Lodgings (one private pool only); Valley View Hot Springs; Orvis Hot Springs; Desert Reef Hot Spring (one private pool only). Policies for many other springs are unknown, so call ahead. Several resorts, including Cottonwood Hot Springs and Hot Sulphur Springs, state that clothing is required.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are required at Strawberry Park Hot Springs, Conundrum Hot Springs, Dakota Hot Springs, Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa & Lodgings, Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa, Valley View Hot Springs, Dunton Hot Springs. Operators that say walk-ins are fine include Glenwood Hot Springs, Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa, Ouray Hot Springs Pool, Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs, Healing Waters Resort & Spa, Sand Dunes Recreation & Pool. For the rest we could not confirm a policy, so we say "Unknown — call to confirm."
Which Colorado hot springs are primitive?
4 listings are primitive springs: Conundrum Hot Springs, Penny Hot Springs, Radium Hot Springs, Piedra River Hot Springs. They have no staff or facilities, and some need a hike or a permit. Management details for Radium (BLM) and Penny (Pitkin County) were not fully confirmed, so check with the agency. Map pins for primitive springs are approximate and are not routes.
Which hot springs are open year-round?
Operators or agencies state year-round or daily operation at Glenwood Hot Springs, Strawberry Park Hot Springs, Old Town Hot Springs, Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort, Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa, Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa, Sand Dunes Recreation & Pool. Other listings have seasonal hours, closure days or unknown schedules. Strawberry Park requires a 4WD vehicle with snow tires or chains from Nov 1 to May 1.
Can I bring my dog?
We have not confirmed any Colorado listing as dog-friendly. Dogs are explicitly not allowed at Strawberry Park Hot Springs, Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa, Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa, Conundrum Hot Springs. For the others we could not confirm a policy, so call first.
Is the water temperature in the pool the same as the spring?
No. A spring's source-water temperature can be much hotter than the pool you soak in, because resorts mix in cooler water. We show soaking-pool temperatures only when an operator or agency publishes them, and otherwise say "Not published."
Always confirm before you go. Prices, hours and access change, and primitive springs can be closed or unsafe. Hot Springs Nation is independent and doesn't operate any listed spring. Spot an error? Send a correction.