Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs
Steamboat Springs, CO · Resort/Spa
- 147°F· Scalding
- Gravel Road
- High-clearance road
- Clothing Optional After Dark
- Camping on site
- $$
The 36 Best Hot Springs in Colorado
36 springs across 22 towns. 13 are undeveloped backcountry pools; 23 are developed resorts or bathhouses, and 13 are free to soak.
36 listings6 clothing optional13 free
All 36 springs in Colorado, ranked
Ordered by what is confirmed rather than by opinion: springs with verified geothermal activity first, then by how many facts on the listing carry a source, then by review volume.
Ouray CO Hotel & Hot Springs by Twin Peaks Lodging
Ouray, CO · Resort/Spa
- 156°F· Scalding
- Paved Road
- Clothing Required
- $$$
Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
Moffat, CO · Resort/Spa
- 140°F· Scalding
- Short Walk
- Clothing Required
- Camping on site
- $$
Wiesbaden Hot Springs Hotel & Spa
Ouray, CO · Resort/Spa
- 108°F· Very hot
- Paved Road
- Clothing Required
- $$$
Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO · Resort/Spa
- 111°F· Scalding
- Paved Road
- Clothing Required
- Camping on site
- $$$
Orvis Hot Springs
Ridgway, CO · Resort/Spa
- 112°F· Scalding
- Paved Road
- Clothing Optional
- Camping on site
- $$$
Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa
Buena Vista, CO · Resort/Spa
- 136°F· Scalding
- Paved Road
- Clothing Required
- Camping on site
- $$
Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa
Durango, CO · Resort/Spa
- 120°F· Scalding
- Paved Road
- Clothing Required
- $$$
Orient Land Trust/Valley View Hot Springs
Moffat, CO · Resort/Spa
- 106°F· Very hot
- Paved Road
- Clothing Optional After Dark
- Camping on site
- $$
Dakota Hot Springs
Penrose, CO · Resort/Spa
- 108°F· Very hot
- Paved Road
- Clothing Optional
- Camping on site
- $$
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Nathrop, CO · Resort/Spa
- 133°F· Scalding
- Paved Road
- Clothing Required
- $$$
Desert Reef Hot Spring
Florence, CO · Resort/Spa
- Paved Road
- Clothing Optional
- $$$
South Canyon Hot Springs
Glenwood Springs, CO · Primitive/Backcountry
- 118°F· Scalding
- Short Walk
- Free
Raspberry Hot SpringsTemporarily closed
Idaho Springs, CO · Resort/Spa
- High Clearance/4x4
- High-clearance road
Conundrum Hot Springs
Pitkin County, CO · Primitive/Backcountry
- 100°F· Ideal soak
- Hike-In (8.5 mi)
- Clothing Optional
- Free
Rainbow Hot Springs
Pagosa Springs, CO · Primitive/Backcountry
- 100°F· Ideal soak
- Hike-In (5.3 mi)
- Camping on site
- Free
The Springs Resort
Pagosa Springs, CO · Resort/Spa
- 131°F· Scalding
- Paved Road
- $$$
Glenwood Hot Springs Pool
Glenwood Springs, CO · Resort/Spa
- 124°F· Scalding
- Paved Road
- $$$
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
Glenwood Springs, CO · Resort/Spa
- 108°F· Very hot
- Paved Road
- $$$
Indian Hot Springs
Idaho Springs, CO · Resort/Spa
- 115°F· Scalding
- Paved Road
- $$$
Ouray Hot Springs Pool
Ouray, CO · Resort/Spa
- 156°F· Scalding
- Paved Road
- $$$
Pinkerton Hot Springs
Durango, CO · Primitive/Backcountry
- 90°F· Warm
- Paved Road
- Free
Overlook Hot Springs
Pagosa Springs, CO · Resort/Spa
- 100°F· Ideal soak
- Paved Road
- $$
Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens
Buena Vista, CO · Primitive/Backcountry
- 136°F· Scalding
- Paved Road
- Free
Penny Hot Springs
Redstone, CO · Primitive/Backcountry
- 133°F· Scalding
- Paved Road
- Free
Dunton Hot Springs
Dolores, CO · Resort/Spa
- 108°F· Very hot
- Paved Road
- $$$
Waunita Hot Springs Ranch
Gunnison, CO · Resort/Spa
- 176°F· Scalding
- Paved Road
- $$$
Treehouse Hot Springs
Nathrop, CO · Resort/Spa
- 104°F· Ideal soak
- Paved Road
- $$$
Aqua Hot Spring
Nathrop, CO · Resort/Spa
- 181°F· Scalding
- Paved Road
- $$$
Radium Warm Springs
Radium, CO · Primitive/Backcountry
- 80°F· Warm
- Hike-In
- Free
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
Salida, CO · Primitive/Backcountry
- 100°F· Ideal soak
- Paved Road
- Free
Piedra River Hot Springs
Piedra River Hot Springs, CO · Primitive/Backcountry
- 108°F· Very hot
- Short Walk
- Free
Canon City Hot Springs
Cañon City, CO · Primitive/Backcountry
- 104°F· Ideal soak
- Paved Road
- Free
Sulfur Springs
Steamboat Springs, CO · Primitive/Backcountry
- 102°F· Ideal soak
- Paved Road
- Free
Yampah Spa & Salon
Glenwood Springs, CO · Primitive/Backcountry
- 124°F· Scalding
- Paved Road
- Free
Cebolla Hot Springs
Cebolla Hot Springs, CO · Primitive/Backcountry
- 106°F· Very hot
- Paved Road
- Free
Best time to soak in Colorado
Winter
Peak soaking season, but forest roads close and chains may be required.
Spring
Snowmelt can raise creek levels and cool or flood primitive pools.
Summer
All roads open; hot pools feel less appealing midday, so go early or late.
Fall
The sweet spot — open access, cool air, thin crowds.