Soaking in warmth in winter

Hot springs around the state

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Dunton Hot Springs

While some consider summer to be the prime time for soaking in Colorado’s hot springs, it’s really a year-round activity.

There’s something special about submerging aching muscles in naturally heated, mineral-rich water when the temperature outside is below freezing or, better yet, it’s snowing. Here we present a list of Colorado hot springs that are worth checking out, even in the colder months.

4UR Guest Ranch

Outside of Wagon Wheel Gap, northwest of South Fork, registered guests only, fishermen welcome.

719-658-2202

http://4urranch.com/

Antero Hot Spring Cabins

South of Buena Vista, near the Mount Princeton Hot Springs, featuring cabins with quaint charm and private pools.

16120 CR 162, Nathrop

719-539-8204

www.anterohotsprings.com

Box Canyon Lodge and Hot Springs

Outdoor tubs built into the landings of a redwood deck that climbs the canyon.

45 3rd Ave., Ouray

970-325-4981

http://boxcanyonouray.com

Cement Creek Ranch

Near Crested Butte. Take Cement Creek Road east from Highway 135.

970-349-6512

http://cementcreekranch.com

Colorado Gators Reptile Park

You may not want to bathe in the same waters as the alligators, but still very cool.

9162 CR 9, North Mosca

719-378-2612

www.coloradogators.com

Conundrum Hot Springs

A nine-mile hike into Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area near Aspen.

970-925-3445 (White River National Forest)

www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver

Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn and Spa

A funky roadside respite on your way back from adventures in the Collegiate Peaks.

18999 CR 306, Buena Vista

719-395-6434

www.cottonwood-hot-springs.com

Dakota Hot Springs

East of Cañon City, this is a laid-back, comfortable soaking opportunity not far from Colorado Springs and Pueblo.

1 Malibu Blvd., Penrose

719-372-9250

www.dakotahotsprings.com

Desert Reef Hot Spring

A hidden gem in Royal Gorge country featuring views of the Wet Mountains.

1194 CR 110, Florence

719-784-6134

www.desertreefhotspring.com

Dunton Hot Springs

Historic, restored, ghost-town getaway southwest of Telluride.

52068 West Fork Road, Dolores

970-882-4800

www.duntonhotsprings.com

Eldorado Swimming Pool

Nice and close to Boulder, this place has character, history and the canyon next door.

294 Artesian Dr., Eldorado Springs

303-499-9640

www.eldoradosprings.com

Glenwood Hot Springs

The big daddy of them all, featuring a huge pool, water slides and all the amenities.

401 N. River St., Glenwood Springs

970-947-2955

www.hotspringspool.com

Healing Waters Resort and Spa

Family-owned establishment that is neat and clean with a 1950s simplicity.

317 Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs

970-264-5910

www.pshotsprings.com

Hot Sulphur Springs Resort and Spa

Great variety, with about 20 different pools and tubs of various water temps to choose from.

5609 CR 20, Hot Sulphur Springs

970-725-3306

www.hotsulphursprings.com

Indian Hot Springs Spa and Lodge

One of the closest commercial hot springs, if you are coming from Denver.

302 Soda Creek Road, Idaho Springs

303-989-6666

http://indianhotsprings.com

Joyful Journey Mineral Hot Springs and Spa

A bit classier and more developed than its neighbor, Valley View.

28640 CR 58EE, Moffat

719-256-4328

www.joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

The
best of both worlds: developed swimming pools and hotel facilities, as
well as pools by the river.

15870 CR 162, Nathrop

719-395-2447

www.mtprinceton.com

Old Town Hot Springs

A
family-friendly spot with something for everyone, from rock-lined pools
to water slides.

136 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs

970-879-1828

http://steamboathotsprings.org

Orvis Hot Springs

Good variety of pools with great views of the Sneffels Range.

1585 CR 3, Ridgway

970-626-5324

www.orvishotsprings.com

Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center

The big, municipal, family-friendly pools with a variety of amenities and services.

Main Street, Ouray

970-325-7073

www.ourayhotsprings.com

Penny Hot Springs

Heading
south from Carbondale on Highway 133, these undeveloped pools are next
to the river at an expansive pullout on the east side of the road,
before you hit Redstone.

Piedra River Hot Springs

Undeveloped,
dug-out pools that are only a 1.5-mile hike away from the trailhead.

San Juan National Forest, 22 miles west of Pagosa Springs

970-264-2268
(Pagosa Ranger District)

www.fs.usda.gov/sanjuan

Pinkerton Hot Springs

Don’t
blink, or you’ll miss it. Featuring a colorful travertine mound from
which the waters flow.

San Juan National Forest, 13 miles north of
Durango

At pullout along east side of U.S. 550

Radium Hot Springs

A remote riverside pool outside of Mugrave Campground, southwest of Kremmling.

Rainbow Hot Springs

A
great creekside spot accessible only by trail in the San Juan National
Forest, about 15 miles north of Pagosa Springs.

970-264-2268 (Pagosa
Ranger District)

www.fs.usda.gov/sanjuan

Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center

An
family swimming and soak center, this has the biggest indoor hot spring
pool in the state.

410 West Rainbow Blvd., Salida

719-539-6738

http://salidapool.com

Sand Dunes Swimming Pool and RV Park

Indoor and outdoor family-friendly pools with views of the dunes.

1991 CR 63, Hopper

719-378-2807

http://sanddunespool.com

South Canyon Hot Springs

Undeveloped,
about six miles west of Glenwood Springs. Take exit 111 to CR 134,
cross the Colorado River, then a half-mile to a pullout where a large
white rock marks the beginning of the short walk to the pools.

Splashland

A developed but funky pool just north of Alamosa on Highway 17. A locals’ fave.

719-589-6307

Strawberry Park Hot Springs

Commercial
yet rustic, secluded yet easily accessible, numerous large pools, yet
intimate.

44200 CR 36, Steamboat Springs

970-879-0342

www.strawberryhotsprings.com

The Springs Resort and Spa

Full-service facility featuring a stunning pink-and-orange natural travertine fountainhead.

165 Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs

970-264-4168

http://pagosahotsprings.com

Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs

A commercial but small pool area enjoyed by locals in the Durango area, just north of town.

6475 CR 203, Durango

970-247-0111

www.trimblehotsprings.com

Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs (Best Western)

Three
hot springs pools to choose from in a hotel nestled up against the
woods but near the downtown area.

125 3rd Ave., Ouray

970-325-4427

http://twinpeakslodging.com

Valley View Hot Springs at Orient Land Trust

Hike up the hillside for some rustic pools with great views. Like the other less-developed offerings, clothing is optional.

64393 CR GG, Moffat

719-256-4315

www.olt.org

Waunita Hot Springs Ranch

A combination dude ranch, hotel and hot springs.

8007 CR 887, Gunnison

970-641-1266

www.waunita.com

Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa and Lodgings

A hidden treat in the “Switzerland of the Rockies” featuring an above-ground pool and vapor caves below.

625 5th St., Ouray

970-325-4347

www.wiesbadenhotsprings.com

Yampah Spa and Salon — The Hot Springs Vapor Caves

Conveniently
located right next to Glenwood Hot Springs — kill two birds with one
stone.

709 E. 6th St., Glenwood Springs

970-945-0667

www.yampahspa.com

Compiled from the Internet, Touring Colorado Hot Springs, by Susan Joy Paul, based on the first edition by Carl Wambach, and Colorado’s Hot Springs, by Deborah Frazier George.

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