Hot Sulphur Springs Resort - Day-use fee or pay-per-soak in Hot Sulphur Springs, CO (2026)
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.
Hot Sulphur Springs Resort sits on a hillside above the Colorado River in the small town of Hot Sulphur Springs, an hour west of Winter Park ski resort in Grand County, Colorado. Twenty-one mineral pools terraced up the slope, fed by 22 different geothermal vents at 95-126°F, make it the largest pool count of any Colorado hot-springs property — and for $30 weekday day pass, it's also one of the most affordable. The pools are simple (cement, no heated decks, basic), the lodging is motel-quality, and the vibe is decidedly old-school Colorado: not glossy, not curated, just hot water.
What to expect
Drive in from US-40, pay $30 at the front desk, change in the locker rooms, and you have the run of all 21 pools. Pools range from 95°F at the bottom to 112°F at the top. Towels rentable. Massage and basic spa treatments available. Most visitors plan 2-4 hours to rotate through. Pair with skiing at Winter Park (45 minutes east) or as an après-ski stop driving back to Denver. Lodging on-site is functional; many visitors stay in Granby (15 minutes north) for better restaurants.
Temperature
95°-112°F
Pools
21 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Walk-up friendly
Dog policy
No pets at pools
Family policy
Family windows available
Safety notes
- Sulfur steam condenses on stone steps during single-digit temperatures—watch your footing.
- The hottest pools top 110°F; limit soaks to 10 minutes and cool in the lounge pools between sessions.
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