23 Best Hot Springs in Colorado (A Local’s List)
Colorado’s known for its outdoor recreation and some of those activities are pretty extreme! Fortunately, we also have tons of awesome hot springs in Colorado, where we can recover after a day on the trails or the slopes.
To help you find them, I rounded up some of the best hot springs in Colorado for you to check out.
Whether you want a beautiful resort with spa services and a nice massage, or you want to hike into backcountry hot springs in Colorado, I’ve got you covered! Speaking of which…not all of these hot springs require you to be covered. I even included some clothing-optional springs for people who like to soak au natural.
Soaking in hot springs is a must-do activity in Colorado! Let’s cover all the best places to do it:
Table of Contents
- Best Hot Springs to Visit In Colorado
- Strawberry Park Hot Springs
- Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa
- Radium Hot Springs
- Indian Hot Springs
- Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
- Cottonwood Hot Springs
- Conundrum Hot Springs
- The Springs Resort & Spa
- Rainbow Hot Springs
- Salida Hot Springs Pool
- Valley View Hot Springs Pool
- Joyful Journey Hot Springs
- Ouray Hot Springs Pool
- Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs
- Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa
- Dakota Hot Springs
- Glenwood Hot Springs Resort
- Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves
- Iron Mountain Hot Springs
- Penny Hot Springs
- Old Town Hot Springs
- Orvis Hot Springs
- Dunton Hot Springs
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Best Hot Springs to Visit In Colorado
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Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Steamboat Springs

📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 970-879-0342 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
Strawberry Park Hot Springs is about seven miles from Steamboat, and doesn’t feel as built-up as some of the more fancy hot springs resorts. The hot springs pools are formed right where water from Hot Spring Creek mixes with cold river water, so upper pools are warm and lower pools are cooler. After dark, kids under 18 are not allowed and Strawberry Hot Springs becomes clothing optional. It’s definitely one of the top things to do in Steamboat Springs!
- Admission: $20 per person for 2 hours
- Temp: 104° F or lower
- Season: year round
- Features: massage, clothing-optional evenings, camping, cabins
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Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa
Hot Sulphur Springs

📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 970-725-3306 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
Hot Sulphur Springs Resort isn’t far from Rocky Mountain National Park and Winter Park, so it makes a great stop to ease your tired muscles after a day of hiking or skiing. The hot springs were once used by the Utes, and when the resort opened in 1997 it was blessed by a Ute tribal leader. There are several pools of different temperatures as well as lodging.
- Admission: $20 per person
- Temp: 95-112° F
- Season: year round
- Features: massage, towel & snack purchases, lodging
Radium Hot Springs
Kremmling

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These hike-in hot springs are along the Colorado River, between Kremmling and Eagle. The hike to the springs is just over a mile long, but you can also reach them by rafting the river.
- Temp: 80° F
- Season: summer
- Features: primitive, no amenities
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Indian Hot Springs
Idaho Springs

📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 303-989-6666 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
Indian Hot Springs isn’t the fanciest resort on this list, but it is the closest hot spring to Denver! Because of this, it can get pretty crowded so if you can, go in the off-season or during the week. The areas are kid-friendly, but there are options to use private baths if you want a quieter experience.
- Admission: Pool/Cave Combo: $33 weekdays, $34 weekends, see complete pricing here
- Temp: 90-112° F, depending on the pool
- Season: year round
- Features: spa, geothermal caves, private baths
📚 Related Reading: If you’ll be in the Denver area for a while, be sure to check out our huge list of what to do in Denver!
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Nathrop

📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 719-395-2447 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort is a family-friendly resort with creekside hot springs, a historic bath house, and an infinity pool. There’s also a 400-foot water slide kids will love! Those 16 and up can use the spa and club. The resort also has lodging, yoga and fitness classes, and a restaurant and juice bar.
- Admission: $35 Adults, $30 Children & Seniors on weekends, $30 Adults, $25 Children & Seniors on weekdays
- Temp: 70-120° F, depending on the pool
- Season: year round
- Features: pool, waterslide, spa services, creekside hot springs, juice bar
Cottonwood Hot Springs
Buena Vista
📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 800-241-4119 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
Cottonwood Hot Springs, just outside of Buena Vista, has views of the Collegiate Peaks to appreciate while you soak. There are several pools that vary in temperature.
Cottonwood Hot Springs offers spa services and alternative treatments and there’s on-site lodging. Electronics are discouraged (there’s no WiFi) and the vibe is quiet and relaxed, probably appropriate for older kids but not energetic ones who may splash or yell.
- Admission: $24 Adults, $20 Children
- Temp: 80-104° F
- Season: year round
- Features: alternative spa services, lodging, tent & RV camping
Conundrum Hot Springs
Aspen

📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 970-963-2266 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
These are among the highest hot springs in North America…and it’s not easy to get to them! They’re in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness and it’s an 8.5-mile hike to the destination. The hike gains 2,4000 feet and is a difficult one. Of course, you’re rewarded with gorgeous views of the mountains and a soak in the hot springs before the long trek back.
- Admission: $6 permit required:
- Temp: 100° F
- Season: July-September
- Features: primitive campsites, no amenities, bear activity, fires prohibited
The Springs Resort & Spa
Pagosa Springs

📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 877-954-9045 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
These Pagosa hot springs are the world’s deepest geothermal hot springs. Guests can soak in one of 25 individual hot spring pools in a range of temperatures and sizes. You can also sit right at the point where the hot springs water meets the cold river water for a unique experience! The Springs is kid-friendly, although some pools are just for adults.
- Admission: $49 Adults, $25
- Temp: 95-112° F, depending on the pool
- Season: year round
- Features: creekside hot springs, spa, yoga & wellness classes, restaurants & poolside service
👉 Pro Tip: Stopping in Pagosa on a trip through Colorado? Be sure to check out our list of Things To Do in Colorado for more ideas!
Rainbow Hot Springs
Pagosa Springs
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These hot springs are just north of Pagosa Springs, at the end of a 4.5 mile hike. The pools are along the San Juan River, and were constructed by previous hikers. You can adjust them to let in more cold river water, or more hot springs water.
- Season: summer, early fall
- Features: primitive camping, lots of nature & wildlife
Salida Hot Springs Pool
Salida
📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 719‑539‑4555 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
Salida is home to one of the biggest indoor hot springs pools in the country. Water in the two hot springs pools comes from underground springs. This is a rec center pool, so it doesn’t have the spa-like amenities of resorts but it’s a great place to swim laps or take a dip with the family.
- Admission: $6
- Temp: 84-100° F
- Season: year round
- Features: lap swimming, fitness & swim classes
Valley View Hot Springs Pool
Moffat
📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 719-256-4315 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
This is a family-friendly, clothing-optional eco-sanctuary. Soaking ponds are located along wilderness trails, and there’s a geothermally, hydroelectrically heated hot tub and sauna. Expect much more rustic features than at a built-up resort.
- Admission: $17 Adults, Free for Children
- Temp: 93-107° F
- Season: year round
- Features: massage, camping, historic lodging, clothing optional
Joyful Journey Hot Springs
Moffat
📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 719-256-4328 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
Each of the hot springs tubs here has beautiful views of the Sangre de Cristos so you can soak with a view! It also offers everything from spa services to yoga to art classes and an on-site kitchen provides healthy meals.
- Admission: $15 Adults, $12 Children
- Temp: 98-108° F
- Season: year round
- Features: tent & RV camping, lodging, meals, spa
Ouray Hot Springs Pool
Ouray

📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 970-325-7073 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
The pool complex has five different pools where you can soak or swim. It also has amazing views of the surrounding mountains! It’s kid-friendly, with a waterslide, but also has adults-only pools for swimming.
- Admission: $18 Adults, $12 Children, $14 Seniors, 75+ Free
- Temp: 75-104° F
- Season: year round
- Features: waterslides, climbing wall, inflatable obstacle course
Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs
Ouray
📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 877-859-0204 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
Guests at the lodge have 24-hour access to the heated pool, and there is also an indoor adults-only pool and an outdoor soaking tub. There’s also a spa and restaurant at the lodge.
- Temp: 102-112° F
- Season: year round
- Features: spa, restaurant, adults-only area
Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa
Durango
📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 970-517-3326 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
A pass lets you soak in the 15 natural hot spring pools, enjoy the swimming pool, or treat yourself to the dry Finnish sauna, cold plunge, or reflexology path. There are concessions and spa services available as well.
- Admission: $30 Adults, $15 Children for 2 hours
- Temp: 100-110° F
- Season: year round
- Features: spa, concessions, family-friendly
👉 Love History? Durango is a short drive from Mesa Verde National Park and the cliff dwellings of the Pueblo people. Book a Mesa Verde tour on Viator to learn more about the area!
Dakota Hot Springs
Penrose
📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 719-372-9250 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
This hot springs club has one pool. Because the water doesn’t have measurable sulfur or iron, it doesn’t smell like sulfur. This is a clothing-optional club, except for Tuesdays when bathing suits are required. At this point, their website says children are not allowed at the facility.
- Admission: $15 per person or $25 per couple
- Temp: 95-98° F
- Season: year roun
- Features: clothing optional, no children, on-site camping
Glenwood Hot Springs Resort
Glenwood Springs

📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 970-945-6571 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
If you’ve ever driven west on I-70, you’ve probably seen the world’s largest hot springs pool from the freeway. Glenwood Hot Springs Pool is a great place to stop for a road trip break, or plan a fun weekend getaway and stay at the hotel. The huge pool is family-friendly, but there’s also a spa with quieter areas.
- Admission: $35 Adults, $22 Children (those are peak rates, you can check off-season here)
- Temp: 90° F
- Season: year round
- Features: pool, waterslide & splash zone, lockers, spa services
👉 Pro Tip: Glenwood Springs has lots of outdoor activities, including wonderful rafting opportunities! Browse rafting tours and other excursions here on Viator.
Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves
Glenwood Springs

📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 970-945-0667 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
Glenwood Springs has several great hot springs options. This one has vapor caves, stream baths, and spa treatments.
- Admission: $17 Adults for vapor caves, see other pricing here
- Temp: The caves are 110-112° F
- Season: year round
- Features: spa, vapor caves
📚 Related Reading: Looking for more fun in Colorado? Here’s a list of the best places to visit in the state!
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
Glenwood Springs
📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 970-945-4766 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
Iron Mountain Hot Springs has sixteen pools, and while there’s no lodging there is a cafe. There is a family pool and kids are welcome, but there are also quiet zones for more relaxing soaking.
- Admission: $30 Adults & Children, although pricing varies by season
- Temp: 98-108° F
- Season: year round
- Features: dining, locker rooms, family pool, quiet zone
Penny Hot Springs
Carbondale

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Penny Hot Springs is a primitive, hike-in hot springs. The best time to visit is in summer, fall, or winter – in spring the pools can flood from snowmelt. There are no amenities, bathrooms, trash containers, or any other facilities – pack in and pack out!
- Season: summer, fall, winter
- Features: nature!
👉 Pro Tip: The pools aren’t very high capacity – if you see more than four cars in the parking area, you probably want to try another hot springs area.
Old Town Hot Springs
Steamboat Springs
📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 970-879-1828 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
Old Town Hot Springs is a public pool in Steamboat Springs, and has eight pools and two water slides. There’s also a hot springs waterfall you can stand under to relax.
- Admission: $25 Adults, $19 Children, $22 Seniors
- Temp: 80-103° F
- Season: year round
- Features: water slides, climbing wall, massage, fitness classes
♨️ Coming from Boulder? Check out our separate list of best hot springs near Boulder!
Orvis Hot Springs
Ridgway
📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 970-626-5324 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
This clothing-optional hot springs resort is at the base of the San Juans, giving you some amazing scenery while you soak. There are ten pools and ponds at a range of temps. You can camp or stay in the on-site lodging, and if you spend the night you have access to the hot springs at any point, day or night.
- Admission: $22 Adults, $10 Children
- Temp: 62-114° F
- Season: year round
- Features: clothing optional, lodging, camping, massage
Dunton Hot Springs
Dunton
📍 Google Maps | Website | Ph: 877-288-9922 | 👉 Book a Stay on Booking
We’ve featured some rustic hot springs with few amenities so far…although Dunton is in a ghost town, it offers the opposite. This all-inclusive resort is really nice, and really expensive. Soak in the hot springs, go horseback riding or fly fishing in summer, and snowshoeing in winter. All activities are included in the price. Only guests of the resort can use the hot springs.
- Temp: 85-106° F
- Season: year round
- Features: spa, saloon, activities, 5-star lodging
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From family-friendly resorts to quieter, private soaks, hopefully you found something on this list to meet your needs. Have you tried any of these hot springs in Colorado yourself? Let us know in the comment!