Orvis Hot Springs - Day-use fee or pay-per-soak in Ridgway, CO (2026)
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.
Orvis Hot Springs is a small adults-only clothing-optional resort in Ridgway, Colorado — between Ouray's mountain core and the Sneffels Range, 7 miles north of Ouray on US-550. Six pebble-bottom pools (the Lobster Pot at 112°F is the marquee), the indoor Smokehouse soak, and a few private outdoor tubs make up the operation. Lodge rooms, glamping tents, and dispersed camping handle overnights; day soakers pay $36 and reserve in advance. The property has a strict adult-only policy, deliberately small footprint, and the quiet, regulars-driven culture of a place that doesn't want to grow.
What to expect
Reserve a day soak or overnight stay (book weeks ahead in summer and ski season). Drive in from US-550, check in at the small office. Six pools terraced down to a pond, plus the Smokehouse indoor pool and the private outdoor tubs that book separately. Clothing-optional everywhere on the property. Overnight guests get 24-hour access; day soakers have specific time slots. The Sneffels view from the upper pools is the iconic shot.
Temperature
98°-112°F
Pools
6 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Required
Dog policy
No pets at pools
Family policy
Adults only
Safety notes
- No children under 18 allowed anywhere on property.
- Roadside parking is prohibited—reservations include a gate code for the on-site lot.
Amenities & etiquette
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