Colorado Hot Springs Map, 43 Top Soak Spots
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The below comprehensive map includes all of the hot springs in Colorado for finding your next soak. Colorado is one of the top states for hot spring adventures and vacations. Known for it’s wide array of natural splendor and outdoor activities, don’t overlook the opportunity to take a soak in nature’s mineral-rich jacuzzis. Our complete list includes 43 options including natural hot springs, hot spring resorts, hotels, and parks.
Map Key:
Light Blue = Natural Hots Springs
Dark Purple = Hotels, Resorts, & Parks with Hot Springs
Colorado Hot Springs Map, 43 Top Soak Spots
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The Top 43 Colorado Hot Springs
Find more information about each hot spring featured on our map in the below list. We’ve listed some of our favorite resorts at the top and scroll down to find find the undeveloped natural hot springs that are free to enter.
Additionally, here you can find our official list of the Best 10 Colorado Hot Spring Hotels and Resorts.
Mount Princeton Hot Springs
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Located along Chalk Creek in the Gunnison National Forest, this family friendly getaway provides resort amenities and plenty of soaking opportunities. Various pools are available as well as a historic bath house built in the 1800's.
More info: Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort.
The Springs Resort and Spa
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Found along the banks of the San Juan River in Pagosa Springs, this resort providews 24 unique soaking pools of varying temperatures. The resort's hot spring holds the record for the the world's deepest geothermal hot spring, at over 1,000 feet deep.
More info: pagosahotsprings.com
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
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Located in Steamboat springs, Strawberry Park Hot Springs is located minutes away from world class skiing and is the perfect place to unwind after hitting the slopes. The property includes 5 rustic hot spring pools with varying temperatures. Clothing is optional after dark. Cabins and tent sites are available for accommodations.
More info: strawberryhotsprings.com
Glenwood Hot Springs
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Glenwood Hot Springs is famous for having the world's largest hot spring-fed pool. Located along the Colorado River, with stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, two pools are available for soaking as well as accommodations.
More info: hotspringspool.com
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
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Located along the Colorado River is Iron Mountain Hot Springs. It features stunning views of Iron Mountain, this hot spring resort features 16 outdoor pools for soaking. Accommodations are not available, but there are plenty of great options nearby.
More info: ironmountainhotsprings.com
Dunton Hot Springs
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This exclusive hot spring resort is nestled in a romantic 1800's ghost town with heaps of character and high-end amenities. Stay in the log-hewn cabins and enjoy the hot spring fed pools.
Joyful Journey Hot Springs
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This rustic hot spring resort is found in the San Luis Valley of Idaho Springs. Soak in 3 hot spring pools on the property while enjoying stunning views of the valley and surrounding mountain ranges. Rooms, yurts, and Tipis are available for accommodations.
More info: joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com
Hot Sulfur Springs Resort and Spa
Located along the Colorado river, this resort provides 21 hot spring pools and baths. Visit for the day or stay in one the rooms or cabins.
More info: hotsulphursprings.com
4UR Ranch Hot Springs
Located in the Goose Creek Valley of the San Juan Mountains, this historic all-inclusive ranch is a luxurious hot spring getaway. The property includes 3,000 acres of natural wonder along the Rio Grande river, for plenty of nature activities as well as soaking in the hot spring pools.
More info: 4urranch.com
Deer Valley Resort
Located in Chalk Creek Valley, this hot spring resort provides accomodations as well as hot spring fed pools. Deer Valley Ranch seeks to be a base camp for amazing family adventures in the surrounding nature of Colorado.
More info: deervalleyranch.com
Great Sand Dunes Swimming Pool
Located in the San Luis Valley at the base of the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Alamosa County, Colorado, this resort provides a one of a kind "greenhouse" soaking experience. The hot spring pools here are located in a greenhouse alongside lush foliage.
More info: sanddunespool.com/greenhouse/
Merrifield Hot Springs
Found in Cottonwood Creek in the Gunnison National Forest, Merrifield's property includes two secluded luxury cabins with a private hot spring. The cabins are also just a short drive away from charming downtown, Buena Vista.
More info: coloradohotspringsresort.com
Orvis Hot Springs
Orvis Hot Springs is hot spring destination in Ridgway, provides a clothing optional resort experience. Soak in the ten unique pools while enjoying the mountain views.
More info: orvishotsprings.com
Durango Hot Springs Resort and Spa
Formerly the historic Trimble Hot Springs, this resort is located 8 miles north of Durango. The property includes 26 unique soaking opportunties from hot spring pools to Japanese-inspired cedar soaking tubs, a mineral water rain tower, and more.
More info: durangohotspringsresortandspa.com
Valley View Hot Springs
Located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, you'll find awe-inspiring views at this resort that hold true to its name. The 2,200-acre property is owned by a conservation organization that created this clothing-optional hot spring and wildlife sanctuary experience. Check out my entire review of Valley View Hot Springs here.
More info: olt.org/vvhs
Antero Hot Springs
Nestled in the San Isabel National Forest along Chalk Creek, this remote hot spring resort provides Cabins and Chalet accommodations, each with it a private hot spring pool. The waters here are mineral rich, yet low in sulphur and odor. Soak in nature and the mineral rich waters at this unique getaway.
More info: anterohotsprings.com
Treehouse Hot Springs
Located at the base of Mt. Princeton in Nathrop, this property is a whole house vacation rental that includes 5 bedrooms and a private hot spring pool. Soak privately in these secluded waters while enjoying views of the stunning Chalk Creek Valley.
More info: treehousehotsprings.com
Wiesbaden Hot Springs
Located in Ouray, Colorado, this resort is modeled after the traditional European style spa. The name "Wiesbaden" comes from one of the oldest spa towns in Europe. The property includes multiple soaking opportunities and unique water features like a cave and waterfall. The waters range from 100 to 103 degrees.
More info: wiesbadenhotsprings.com
Desert Reef Hot Springs
Located in Royal Gorge, this natural hot spring day resort provides a beautiful large hot spring pool for soaking. Clothing optional days are available.
More info: desertreefhotspring.com
Ouray Hot Springs
Surrounded by 13,000-foot snow-capped peaks, this resort is located along the Umcompahgre River in Ouray and includes 5 outdoor hot spring pools, as well as a hot springs waterslide.
Overlook Hot Springs
Located in historic downtown Pagosa, this resort is designed with Victorian ambiance and provides rooftop tubs with incredible views along with 5 indoor pools.
More info: old.overlookhotsprings.com
Cottonwood Hot Springs
Located in the high mountain natural ecosystem area of the Collegiate Peaks Range, 2 1/2 hours from Denver, this Old Western themed hot spring resort features lodgings as well as five hot spring pools.
More info: cottonwood-hot-springs.com/colorado/
Healing Waters Resort and Spa
Located along the San Juan River, this resort provides a large hot springs swimming pool as well as tubs. Accommodations are also available from a hotel to RV camping.
More info: pshotsprings.com
Old Town Hot Springs
A family hot spring resort along the Yampa River in the Yampa Valley, you'll find 8 outdoor hot spring pools for soaking. For a complete wellness experience, check out the full service fitness center. Accommodations are not available.
More info: oldtownhotsprings.org
Dakota Hot Springs
Located in the Arkansas River Valley in Fremon County, this rustic hot spring resort provides accommodations as well as a large outdoor hot springs swimming pool.
More info: dakotahotsprings.com
Aqua Hot Springs
Located in the Gunnison National Forest along the Chalk Creek, this private cabin getaway is truly a hidden gem and features a private hot spring pool on the property. Enjoy pure geothermal water from 101 to 108 degrees.
More info: aquahotspring.com
Box Canyon Lodge and Hot Springs
Located in the San Juan Mountains, this hot spring resort offers lodgings and four redwood hot spring pools nestled into the mountainside.
More info: boxcanyonouray.com
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
Located along the South Arkansas River, this aquatic center provides two pools as well as private soaking tubs.
More info: cityofsalida.com/parksrec/page/hot-springs-aquatic-center
Waunita Hot Springs Ranch
Located at a high elevation of 8,946 ft. in the Colorado Rockies, you'll find this hot spring ranch that is a family vacation destination. The property includes a large outdoor hot springs swimming pool that is about 95 degrees as well as a tub at around 100 degrees.
More info: waunita.com
Sunwater Spa Hot Springs
Located in Manitou Springs, this resort provides cedar tubs for soaking as well as spa treatments, yoga, and meditation classes.
More info: sunwellness.net
Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs
Located in Ouray, this resort includes multiple pools and tubs for soaking. The mineral rich waters here come from a spring that is 156 degrees at its source.
More info: twinpeakslodging.com
Indian Hot Springs
Palm and banana trees in Colorado? Surprisingly, that's exactly what you'll find at this resort in the Rocky Mountains. Indian hot springs features a lush greenhouse oasis with hot spring pools. Accomodations are also available.
More info: indianhotsprings.com
Eldorado Natural Spring Water and Resort
Located in Eldorado Canyon State Park in Boulder County, this resort provides a large outdoor hot springs pool. Very unique to this resort, they actually sell their water as well as drinking water as well.
More info: eldoradosprings.com
Splashland Hot Springs
A hot spring fed swimming pool located in Alamosa, Colorado.
More info: splashlandllc.com
Yampah Hot Springs
Located along the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs, this unique resort features unique hot spring vapor caves that have been enjoyed for over 125 years.
More info: yampahspa.com
Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs
This resort is located along the Crystal River in the Gran Mesa National Forest, and features cabin lodgings alongside 3 hot spring fed pools. Stay at the resort or make reservations for a day trip to soak in the waters.
Natural Hot Springs
Below are the natural hot springs in nature that you can visit in Colorado for free.
Rainbow Hot Springs
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Located in the Weminuche Wilderness Area within the San Juan National Forest, north of Pagosa Springs, you'll find these natural hot springs. These waters are definitely for the adventurer type as you'll need to hike about 4.5 miles (one way) to reach the waters. The source of the waters is about 108 degrees and multiple rock walled primitive pools are available for soaking.
Penny Hot Springs
Located along the Crystal River in Garfield county, you'll find this natural rock walled hot spring. These natural hot springs are free to the public and easily accessible. The source of the water is around 125 degrees and flow into various pools alongside the river.
Conundrum Hot Springs
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For advanced hiker adventurers, Conundrum Hot Springs is a dream. An 8.5 mile hike with epic views of the stunning Aspen backcountry takes you to these hot springs. There is one main hot spring as well as a few smaller pools that form downstream. The waters range from 100 to 104 degrees.
Radium Hot Springs
This natural hot spring is located along the Colorado river. It's an easy 1 mile hike from the Mugrage Campground. The waters are luke-warm around 97 degrees. This popular spot is highly frequented by cliff jumpers and river rafters.
South Canyon Hot Springs
Located in Glenwood Springs, a short hike takes you to these natural hot springs that are free to enter. The waters here fit around 10-15 people.
Rico Hot Springs
Found on the banks of the Dolores river in the San Juan National forest, you'll find two primitive natural hot springs (a short walk away from each other). Rico is found on private property and you must get permission from the owner before entering. The temperatures of the waters are around 99 to 101 degrees.
Nathan's Hippy Dippy Hot Spring
This natural rock walled hot spring is located along the San Juan River. The waters here come from runoff from the nearby hot springs resort. The temperature of the water at the source is about 104 degrees. If you don't want to pay to enter one of the nearby resorts, this is a great option.