Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa - Day-use fee or pay-per-soak in Moffat, CO (2026)
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.
Joyful Journey is a small wellness-oriented hot-springs resort in the Saguache County stretch of Colorado's San Luis Valley — about an hour northeast of Great Sand Dunes National Park, with the Sangre de Cristo range as the eastern view from every pool. Four fiberglass terraced pools, a sauna, a yoga studio, and overnight accommodations in domes, yurts, and lodge rooms make up the operation. The water is sulfur-free and lightly mineralized, the vibe is deliberately quiet (no alcohol, no loud music, retreat-style programming on weekends), and the sunrise meditation soak with the Sangres lit up pink is the actual product.
What to expect
Day soak ($24) or stay overnight in a yurt, dome, or lodge room (includes unlimited soaking and breakfast). Four pools at varying temperatures — 98°F, 102°F, 105°F, and 108°F. Yoga and sound-bath classes are offered most weekends. The on-site café serves casual healthy meals; nearby Crestone (15 minutes east) has a few dinner options. Plan an overnight if you want the sunrise soak — day-trippers can't access the property before opening hours.
Temperature
98°-108°F
Pools
4 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Walk-up friendly
Dog policy
No pets at pools
Family policy
Family windows available
Safety notes
- High-desert winds whip across the valley—bring sun protection and warm layers for dusk soaks.
- Day-use slots cap out on weekends; call ahead if you’re detouring from Great Sand Dunes.
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