Colorado · United States
Glenwood Hot Springs
A large outdoor mineral pool fed by Yampah spring, with a warmer therapy pool in the town of Glenwood Springs.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
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Hot springs in Colorado.
Colorado’s soaking trips range from walkable mountain towns to more remote valley retreats. Compare day-use admission with overnight packages, and account for mountain-road conditions before choosing your route.
29 places to discover
Explore on the mapPlan the visit before choosing the pool.
29 venue records in this guide · 1 with a posted bathing-closure notice. Read each place’s admission and access evidence, then confirm current arrangements before travelling.
Choose the town and pool product
Glenwood Springs offers both a large town mineral pool and Iron Mountain’s separately tiered areas. Nathrop, Pagosa Springs and Ouray are alternative mountain destinations. Select a base and the exact public-pool product before treating these stops as one itinerary.
Glenwood Hot Springs · Iron Mountain Hot Springs · Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
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Time the visit around the rules
Strawberry Park uses two-hour reservations and cash payment; Mount Princeton sells public day passes onsite. A quiet soak, a family pool visit and an overnight retreat require different arrangements. Read the final mountain-road approach and any dated maintenance notice.
Strawberry Park Hot Springs · Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
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Compare bathing and access in Colorado.
Compare these 6 places by bathing format, admission and booking. Read each venue’s dated access notice and current operator information before choosing a visit.
| Place | Bathing experience | Entry and booking |
|---|---|---|
| Ouray Hot Springs PoolColorado | Shared mineral soaking and swimming pools | Paid entry No reservation needed for general admission. Groups of 20+ should arrange the group policy in advance. USD, checked 16 October 2026: adults 18–64 $30; youth 3–17 $18; ages 65–74 $24; age 75+ $10; under 3 free. Seasonal slide access is separately priced. Official admission source ↗ · Checked |
| Strawberry Park Hot SpringsColorado | Shared open-air mineral soaking pools | Paid entry Required for every pool visit; reservations open 30 days ahead. USD, checked 16 October 2026: $30 adult; $20 for ages 17 and under, for a two-hour slot. Cash only; no on-site ATM. Official admission source ↗ · Checked |
| Dakota Hot SpringsColorado | Shared mineral soaking pool; open-soak reservation | Paid entry Pool reservations required for every guest, including campers; payment is collected on arrival. USD, checked 16 October 2026: open-soak reservation advertised from $21.20. Confirm final charges and availability when booking. Official admission source ↗ · Checked |
| Glenwood Hot SpringsColorado | Shared outdoor mineral swimming pool | Paid entry Check with operator Day-pool admission varies by peak/off-peak date; confirm the chosen date in the official ticket checkout. Official admission source ↗ · Checked |
| Healing Waters Resort and SpaColorado | Shared outdoor mineral pool and hot tub; Shared gender-separated indoor mineral baths | Paid entry No reservation required for public soaking. USD 25 ages 13–54; USD 18 ages 3–12; USD 20 age 55+ with ID; ages two and under free. Official admission source ↗ · Checked |
| Joyful Journey Hot SpringsColorado | Mineral pools and a dry sauna form this San Luis Valley retreat. Accommodation options include lodge rooms and yurts. | Paid entry Contact the operator to book private pools; day-guest availability should be checked before travel. USD 18 adult; USD 15 ages 4–14, seniors 65+ and eligible locals with ID; advertised Tuesday soaking USD 12. Official admission source ↗ · Checked |
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Colorado · United States
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
Iron Mountain is a developed hot-springs venue in Glenwood Springs. A collection of pools, saunas and cold plunges allows visitors to choose several kinds of thermal experience.
Thermal poolsPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Mount Princeton sits in Nathrop between Buena Vista and Salida. The resort combines developed geothermal pools with creekside soaking along Chalk Creek.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
The Springs Resort Pagosa
The Springs Resort offers geothermal soaking in Pagosa Springs. Day passes and overnight rooms serve different ways to experience its mineral-water pools.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Ouray Hot Springs Pool
Ouray’s municipal hot-springs pool combines soaking and swimming in a mountain-town setting. Separate pool areas support family recreation and quieter adult soaking.
Thermal poolsPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Strawberry Park has stone-lined thermal pools outside Steamboat Springs. Its mountain setting and limited-entry sessions make advance planning part of the visit.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Cottonwood Hot Springs
Cottonwood offers artesian soaking pools and overnight stays near Buena Vista. The pass also covers a river plunge and dry sauna according to the operator.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs
Avalanche Ranch pairs cabins with three hot-springs pools near Redstone. Its ranch setting includes a fishing pond and private riverfront.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Waunita Hot Springs Ranch
Waunita is a guest-ranch hot-springs destination in the Gunnison area. A spring-fed swimming pool accompanies ranch activities in a national-forest setting.
Resorts & spasCheck feeDay-use admission unconfirmed
Colorado · United States
Old Town Hot Springs
Outdoor natural hot-spring pools share this downtown recreation facility with a gym. The setting suits a town-based visit rather than a backcountry hike.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Historic Wiesbaden Hot Springs
This historic lodging property combines a hot-spring vapor cave with an outdoor pool. A private Lorelei soaking option is also listed.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Indian Hot Springs
Geothermal cave baths and a mineral swimming pool anchor this developed hot-springs property. Private indoor baths and outdoor whirlpools offer additional soaking formats.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Hot Sulphur Springs Resort and Spa
Natural hot water supplies a collection of mineral pools and baths. The tourism listing describes a flow-through system rather than recirculated mineral water.
Resorts & spasPublic mineral pools listed; chlorinated swimming pool seasonal closure
Colorado · United States
Dunton Hot Springs
Mineral hot springs sit within a restored nineteenth-century ghost town in southwestern Colorado. The resort provides cabin accommodation in the mountain setting.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Orvis Hot Springs
This clothing-optional resort has indoor and outdoor soaking areas fed by natural hot-spring water. Pools offer different temperatures.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Overlook Hot Springs
Indoor soaking pools and rooftop tubs occupy a Victorian-style downtown building. Rooftop soaking offers a different setting from the enclosed baths.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Healing Waters Resort and Spa
An outdoor mineral pool and hot tub are accompanied by separate bathhouses. Rooms and suites provide an overnight option at the springs.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Box Canyon Lodge and Hot Springs
Terraced mineral-water tubs overlook the Ouray mountain setting. Soaking is associated with the lodge stay.
Resorts & spasPaid entryDay-use admission unconfirmed
Colorado · United States
Joyful Journey Hot Springs
Mineral pools and a dry sauna form this San Luis Valley retreat. Accommodation options include lodge rooms and yurts.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Aqua Hot Spring
This private vacation rental includes a natural geothermal mineral spring. A yoga and meditation room complements the private soaking setting.
Resorts & spasPaid entryDay-use admission unconfirmed
Colorado · United States
Antero Hot Springs Cabins
Three accommodations beside Chalk Creek each have their own shaped hot-spring pool. The mineral-water pools are part of private cabin stays.
Resorts & spasPaid entryDay-use admission unconfirmed
Colorado · United States
Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs
Indoor and outdoor hot-spring facilities are paired with lodge accommodation. Suites and family rooms are among the lodging choices.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Juniper Hot Springs
Natural mineral-water pools provide soaking near Lay. The tourism listing also identifies campsites and shaded day-use areas.
Resorts & spasCheck fee
Colorado · United States
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
An insulated pipeline brings naturally hot spring water from the mountains into indoor pools. This is a developed swimming facility in town.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Splashland Hot Springs
A geothermal swimming pool serves families in the San Luis Valley. Water slides and a diving board accompany the pool.
Resorts & spasCheck fee
Colorado · United States
Durango Hot Springs Resort and Spa
The former Trimble Hot Springs property combines mineral soaking areas with a swimming pool and private cedar tubs. Cold plunges and spa services are also listed.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Sand Dunes Recreation
A warm family pool is accompanied by a hot tub and an adults-only greenhouse pool area. Camping and cabins are available on the property.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Colorado · United States
Desert Reef Hot Spring
Mineral-water soaking pools sit in an open desert landscape. The setting emphasizes views across the surrounding terrain.
Resorts & spasBathing closure notice posted; confirm reopening dates
Colorado · United States
Dakota Hot Springs
Naturally heated mineral water supplies a developed soaking pool in the Arkansas River Valley. Camping and camper rentals are available.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Choose a visit that fits your trip.
Our Colorado collection includes 0 natural-setting locations and 29 developed pools or resorts. Development type and entry fee are separate facts. Use the individual guides for specific access restrictions and reservation notes.
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