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2026 Best Hot Springs in Colorado

We prioritized water quality, booking experience, and crowd management. Every pick links to a full schema-ready soaking guide.

At the top of the Colorado ranking sits The Springs Resort & Spa (Pagosa Springs) — 23+ terraced pools on the San Juan River and the deepest geothermal aquifer measured in the US.

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Editor’s picks

Editor's picks across Colorado's 16 cataloged springs — start with the marquee resort, then descend into wild and value-priced soaks:

  • The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs — 25 mineral pools terraced down to the San Juan River, fed by the 1,000-foot-deep Mother Spring — $79 timed-entry day passes, the most refined of the major Colorado resorts.
  • Strawberry Park Hot Springs — the Steamboat-area cult favorite — six stone-bordered pools tucked in aspen forest.
  • Valley View Hot Springs — the clothing-optional San Luis Valley nature preserve — multiple pools and a sauna deep in the Sangre de Cristo foothills.
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  1. #1

    4.8
    98°–108°F5 pools · drive up
    ResortResort

    Dunton Hot Springs

    Dolores, CO

    A restored 1880s ghost town now operates as an ultra-luxury hideaway with log cabins, chef-led dining, and cedar-lined bathhouse pools fed by a 104°F artesian spring. Winter heli-ski packages and summer fly-fishing fill out the all-inclusive itineraries.

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  2. #2

    4.8
    101°–106°F5 pools · short walk
    ResortDay passClothing optional

    Strawberry Park Hot Springs

    Steamboat Springs, CO

    Sandstone soaking pools built along Hot Springs Creek with a pine forest backdrop and on-site rustic cabins. The resort caps capacity to keep the experience quiet and switches to clothing-optional after dark.

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  3. #3

    4.8
    83°–114°F25 pools · drive up
    ResortDay pass

    The Springs Resort

    Pagosa Springs, CO

    Riverside decks on the San Juan River host more than two dozen mineral pools fed by the 144°F Mother Spring. Timed sessions keep crowds down and the resort pairs soaks with a LEED-certified hotel, day spa, and on-site dining.

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  4. #4

    4.8
    93°–106°F7 pools · short walk
    PrimitiveDay passClothing optional

    Valley View Hot Springs

    Moffat, CO

    Clothing-optional nonprofit preserve with hillside ponds, creekside pools, and historic cabins under the Sangre de Cristo range. Night soaks come with Milky Way views and thriving bat colonies.

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  5. #5

    4.7
    98°–108°F32 pools · drive up
    ResortDay pass

    Iron Mountain Hot Springs

    Glenwood Springs, CO

    Thirty-two riverfront soaking tubs step down to the Colorado River, each set to a different mineral profile and temperature. The new adults-only Marble Bar section adds quiet lounge decks, saunas, and cold plunges.

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  6. #6

    4.7
    95°–107°F8 pools · drive up
    ResortDay pass

    Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

    Nathrop, CO

    A 105°F geothermal spring feeds infinity pools, creekside soaking pockets, and a family slide complex beneath the Collegiate Peaks. Guests can pair soaks with trail rides, yoga classes, and villa-style lodging.

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  7. #7

    4.7
    98°–112°F6 pools · drive up
    ResortDay passClothing optional

    Orvis Hot Springs

    Ridgway, CO

    Intimate soaking grotto with pebble-bottom pools, private tubs, and rustic lodge rooms overlooking the Sneffels Range. Clothing-optional policy and overnight guest cap keep the vibe quiet.

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  8. #8

    4.6
    92°–104°F3 pools · drive up
    ResortDay pass

    Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs

    Carbondale, CO

    Three cascading stone pools spill toward the Crystal River with elk-antler lighting, barn-style changing rooms, and cozy cabins tucked beneath Mount Sopris.

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  9. #9

    4.6
    94°–110°F6 pools · drive up
    ResortDay pass

    Cottonwood Hot Springs

    Buena Vista, CO

    Hand-built stone pools sit beside Cottonwood Creek, shaded by ponderosa pine and free of chemical additives. Rustic lodge rooms, creekside cabins, and tent sites make it an easy base for Monarch Pass ski days.

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  10. #10

    4.6
    90°–104°F2 pools · drive up
    Commercial PoolsDay pass

    Glenwood Hot Springs Resort

    Glenwood Springs, CO

    America's largest mineral pool taps the Yampah spring and pairs a 405-foot lap pool with a therapy soak. Renovated locker rooms, on-site hotel rooms, and a splash zone make it easy to mix with skiing or rafting trips.

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  11. #11

    4.5
    95°–112°F21 pools · drive up
    Commercial PoolsDay pass

    Hot Sulphur Springs Resort

    Hot Sulphur Springs, CO

    Seventeen mineral pools climb a hillside above the Colorado River, fed by 120°F springs once stewarded by the Ute people. Simple motel rooms and massage cabins make it a classic après-ski stop for Winter Park locals.

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  12. #12

    4.5
    98°–108°F4 pools · drive up
    ResortDay pass

    Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa

    Moffat, CO

    Terraced fiberglass pools overlook the Sangre de Cristo range, pairing sulfur-free waters with on-site yoga, spa services, and sunrise meditations in the San Luis Valley.

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