Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa, Moffat, Colorado
Moffat, Colorado4.4 (1,324 reviews on Google)
Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa is a hot springs resort in Colorado's San Luis Valley, on Highway 17 one mile south of the US 285 junction, 32 miles south of Salida and 50 miles north of Alamosa. Day soaks cost $18 for adults ($15 for locals with ID, children 4–14 and seniors 65+, and $12 for everyone on Tuesdays), and the mineral water is cooled into three pools kept at 98°F, 104°F and 108°F. The operator says the spring rises at 120–145°F and is cooled before it reaches the pools, which are drained and cleaned every night; two 104°F jacuzzi tubs, a cold plunge and a dry sauna come with pool entry. Overnight guests choose between hotel rooms, yurts, tipis, tent sites and RV sites with 30- or 50-amp electric but no water or sewer hookups, and are served breakfast and dinner. Children under 4 stay out of the pools, but a baby pool filled with spring water is kept for them.
Sources: joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com (1), joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com (2)
In Moffat, Colorado, Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa sits under a quarter mile from pavement. Filed as a developed resort or spa on the operator's own site. Sources on file put the water around 140°F (scalding). The listed price band is $$, camping on site is confirmed on the operator's own site and facilities noted here: lodging on-site, restrooms, showers, pet friendly, food on-site and massage/spa. Clothing required is the rule in visitor reviews.
At a glance
Water temp
Above 110°F — risk of burns; test before entering
Operator FAQ: spring water arrives at approximately 140°F (its Pools page says the springs rise at 120–145°F); pools are kept at 98°F, 104°F and 108°F, jacuzzis at 104°F
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Road required
Any car
Unverified
Getting there
Short Walk
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Clothing
Clothing Required
Visitor-confirmed
Camping on site
Yes
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Cell service
Likely available
Information verified: — roads and policies change without notice.
Where to stay
Options within about 20 miles of Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa.
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Conditions at the spring
What we can actually confirm
Every attribute shows its source. Where nothing confirms it, we say so rather than guess.
Clothing policy
Clothing Required
Vehicle needed
Not confirmed
Getting to the water
Short Walk
Camping on site
Yes
Development
Resort/Spa
The water
Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa: common questions
How much does Joyful Journey Hot Springs cost?
A day soak is $18 for adults and $15 for locals with ID, children ages 4–14 and seniors 65 and over. On Tuesdays it is $12 for everyone. Suit rental is $2, towel rental $4 and robe rental $5, and the dry sauna is included with pool access.
Sources: joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com (1), joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com (2)
What are the hours at Joyful Journey Hot Springs?
The operator's own pages disagree on day hours. The rates section of its Pools page lists 9:30 a.m. to 9:50 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday and 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, while the hours at the bottom of its site list 9:30 a.m. to 9:50 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, so call 719-256-4328 before a Thursday evening visit. Overnight guests can soak from 7:30 a.m. to 9:50 p.m. every day.
Sources: joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com (1), joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com (2)
Do you need a reservation to soak at Joyful Journey Hot Springs?
The operator's site does not say. Independent guides report that day soaks are walk-in, with no advance reservation needed. Overnight stays are booked ahead with a 50% deposit and a 72-hour cancellation policy.
Sources: hotspringsguides.com, hotsprings.co, joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com
Is Joyful Journey Hot Springs clothing optional?
No. The operator's pages do not state a dress code, but independent guides agree that swimsuits are required in the pools, and the operator rents suits for $2.
Sources: hotspringsguides.com, hotsprings.co, thedyrt.com, joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com
How hot are the pools at Joyful Journey Hot Springs?
The operator says the spring water rises at 120–145°F (its FAQ says about 140°F) and is cooled into three pools: a 98°F cool pool, the 104°F Tower Pool and the 108°F View Pool, which is a quiet pool. Two jacuzzi hot tubs are kept at 104°F, and there is a cold plunge, a cold shower and a dry sauna. The pools are drained and cleaned nightly. The water is a sodium bicarbonate type and has no sulfur smell.
Sources: joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com (1), joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com (2)
Are kids allowed at Joyful Journey Hot Springs?
Children 4 and older can soak; children under 4 are not allowed in the pools or jacuzzis, but a baby pool filled with spring water is available for them. Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult. Admission for ages 4–14 is $15.
Sources: joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com (1), joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com (2)
Can you stay overnight or camp at Joyful Journey Hot Springs?
Yes. Options include hotel rooms (the King Suite has a kitchenette), the Casita and the Lodge, yurts with bedding provided, tipis with four padded cots (bring your own bedding), tent sites and RV sites with 30- or 50-amp electric but no water or sewer hookups; generators are not allowed. Check-in is 4 p.m. and checkout 11 a.m., and overnight guests are served breakfast and dinner.
Sources: joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com (1), joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com (2)
Are dogs allowed at Joyful Journey Hot Springs?
Leashed pets are welcome on the property but not in the pool area. A large shaded kennel next to Day Parking is available while you soak; bring water and a lock. Some hotel rooms and the yurts are pet friendly for a $50 flat fee per reservation, and all campsites, RV spaces and tipis are pet friendly for $10.
Source: joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com
Where is Joyful Journey Hot Springs?
At 28640 County Road 58EE, Moffat, CO 81143, on Highway 17 one mile south of the US 285 junction: 32 miles south of Salida and 50 miles north of Alamosa. Great Sand Dunes National Park is about 40 minutes away and Crestone about 30 minutes. The resort sits at 7,700 feet.
Sources: joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com (1), joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com (2)
What is Joyful Journey Hot Springs' Google rating?
Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa is rated 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 1,324 reviews, as of our latest data refresh. We do not publish or summarize individual reviews; read them on Google Maps.
Source: google.com
Tips before you go
Practical notes from operators, land managers and published sources — plus reviews written here.
Day soak prices: $18 adults; $15 for locals with ID, children 4–14 and seniors 65+; $12 for everyone on Tuesdays. Suit rental $2, towel $4, robe $5; the dry sauna is included. Sources: https://joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com/pools/ , https://joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com/faq/
Day hours: the operator's pages disagree — the rates section of its Pools page says 9:30 AM–9:50 PM Sun–Wed and 9:30 AM–8 PM Thu–Sat, while the site footer says Sun–Thu and Fri–Sat. Call 719-256-4328 before a Thursday evening visit. Overnight guests soak 7:30 AM–9:50 PM daily. Sources: https://joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com/pools/ , https://joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com/faq/
Dogs: leashed on the property but not in the pool area; a large shaded kennel next to Day Parking is available while you soak (bring water and a lock). Pet fee $50 per hotel or yurt reservation, $10 for camping. Source: https://joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com/faq/
RV sites have 30/50-amp electric only — no water or sewer hookups — and generators are not allowed. No alcohol in the pool area; smoking only in the Smoking Pavilion. Source: https://joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com/faq/
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