Updated ·
Old Town Hot Springs — Day-use fee or pay-per-soak in Steamboat Springs, CO (2026)
Community-owned since 1888, Old Town captures the Heart spring in eight pools ranging from lap lanes to waterfalls, plus a full gym and childcare wing right in downtown Steamboat.
Temperature
98°–103°F
Pools
8 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Walk-up friendly
Dog policy
No pets at pools
Family policy
Family windows available
Safety notes
- Snow days and powder mornings fill the parking lot fast—use the transit stop out front when the gondola crowd hits.
- Waterslides and splash features shut down below 35°F; check the daily schedule before promising kids rides.
Amenities & etiquette
FAQ
Plan more in Colorado
Want a full itinerary? Start with the state hub, then browse the best-of and free-soaking guides tailored for each season.
Nearby hot springs
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.
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.
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.
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.