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2026 Hot Springs in Colorado
We’ve cataloged 16 hot springs in Colorado, from 2 free & primitive pools to 9 resort experiences across the Rocky Mountain Core.
Colorado is the densest hot springs state in the Lower 48 and the gravity well of the entire Rocky Mountain geothermal belt. We've cataloged 16 Colorado hot springs spanning everything from free, clothing-optional wild soaks like Conundrum and Penny Hot Springs to the polished resort decks at Strawberry Park, Glenwood, Iron Mountain, and Mount Princeton. Expect water temperatures between 95°F and 120°F, year-round soaking on the West Slope, and shoulder-season closures on the highest-elevation backcountry pools. Colorado is also the easiest state for a multi-soak road trip — you can string four to six springs in a single weekend across the San Juan and Sawatch ranges.
On the southern San Juan side, The Springs Resort & Spa in Pagosa Springs anchors the largest single hot-springs aquifer in the country with 23+ pools terraced down to the San Juan River.
Reserve evening slots early during ski season—sunset sessions sell out first.
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.
All Colorado springs
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Deal-breakers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old Town Hot Springs
Steamboat Springs, CO
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.
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.
Ouray Hot Springs Pool
Ouray, CO
A city-run complex with lap lanes, shallow play pools, and a hotter therapy zone framed by the San Juan peaks. Recent upgrades include shade sails, a rock climbing wall that drops into the pool, and ADA lifts.
Penny Hot Springs
Carbondale, CO
Locals rebuild rock pens on the Crystal River shoulder so bathers can mix scalding vents with snowmelt for the perfect soak beneath towering granite walls.
Radium Hot Springs
Kremmling, CO
A single rock-walled pool tucked against the Colorado River lets rafters mix hot vents with the current after floating Gore Canyon.
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.
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.
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.
Editor picks
See ranked list →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.
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.
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.
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.
Free & wild
Filter all free picks →Penny Hot Springs
Carbondale, CO
Locals rebuild rock pens on the Crystal River shoulder so bathers can mix scalding vents with snowmelt for the perfect soak beneath towering granite walls.
Radium Hot Springs
Kremmling, CO
A single rock-walled pool tucked against the Colorado River lets rafters mix hot vents with the current after floating Gore Canyon.
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.
Resorts & spa decks
View resort directory →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.
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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