Ouray Hot Springs Pool, Ouray, Colorado
Ouray, Colorado4.5 (2,081 reviews on Google)
Ouray Hot Springs Pool is the City of Ouray’s public mineral-water complex at 1220 Main Street at the north entrance to town, framed by the San Juan Mountains. Visit Ouray and city materials describe sulfur-free geothermal water across several pools: an adult-oriented Overlook Pool typically listed about 102–106°F, a Hot Pool about 95–103°F, a Lap Pool about 75–83°F, plus seasonal Shallow and Activity pools and slides in summer. A City of Ouray press release dated August 13, 2026 announced that from August 17 through the rest of the 2026 season the Slides, Activity Pool, and Shallow Pool would close for general daily operations because of lifeguard staffing, while the Overlook, Hot, and Lap pools continued on an adjusted schedule. Public admission is sold on-site without a reservation for ordinary visits; group discounts and venue rentals (white tent, overlook pavilion, overlook pool) are listed separately. The complex also includes a fitness center under the same city Parks and Recreation program. Parking and lodging are elsewhere in town — this listing is the municipal pool, not a hotel spa.
Sources: visitouray.com, cityofouray.com
Ouray Hot Springs Pool (Colorado) is snap-mapped within a quarter mile of car access, sedan / 2wd. Listed development: resort or spa, on the operator's own site. The NOAA survey puts this vent at 156°F (scalding), well above typical soak temperatures. The listed price band is $$$ and facilities noted here: restrooms, showers and massage/spa. Whether suits are required is not established in our sources; confirm locally.
Source: NOAA thermal springs survey — OURAY HOT SPRINGS, 0.52 mi
At a glance
Water temp
Above 110°F — risk of burns; test before entering
NOAA thermal springs survey — OURAY HOT SPRINGS, 0.52 mi
Survey-measured
Road required
Any car
Unverified
Getting there
Paved Road
Unverified
Clothing
Unverified
Unverified
Camping on site
Not indicated
Unverified
Cell service
Likely available
Information verified: — roads and policies change without notice.
Where to stay
Options within about 20 miles of Ouray Hot Springs Pool.
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Conditions at the spring
What we can actually confirm
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Clothing policy
Unverified
Vehicle needed
Not confirmed
Getting to the water
Paved Road
Camping on site
Not indicated
Development
Resort/Spa
The water
Ouray Hot Springs Pool: common questions
How much does Ouray Hot Springs Pool cost?
Visit Ouray’s pool page lists children under 3 free, youth 3–17 at $18, adults 18–64 at $30, seniors 65–74 at $24, and super seniors 75+ at $10. Showers are listed at $4 (30-minute limit). Unlimited slides were $5/day in the summer window when slides operate.
Source: visitouray.com
What are the public hours?
Visit Ouray lists members-only 10–11 a.m. (valid 12-month membership) and public hours 11 a.m.–8 p.m. City notices may adjust which pool areas are open; check OurayHotSprings.com or city updates before you go.
Sources: visitouray.com, cityofouray.com
Do I need a reservation?
No reservations are required for ordinary public admission. Groups larger than 20 and event-space rentals have separate processes on the Visit Ouray page.
Source: visitouray.com
How hot are the pools?
Posted averages: Overlook 102–106°F, Hot Pool 95–103°F, Lap Pool 75–83°F, Shallow 82–92°F (seasonal), Activity 32–80°F (seasonal). Temperatures vary with weather and operations.
Source: visitouray.com
Where is Ouray Hot Springs Pool?
1220 Main Street, Ouray, CO 81427. Phone listed on Visit Ouray: 970-325-7073.
Source: visitouray.com
Is Ouray Hot Springs Pool clothing optional?
It is a city-run public family facility. The Visit Ouray pool page does not advertise clothing-optional hours; plan on swimwear and confirm any posted rules on site.
Source: visitouray.com
Tips before you go
Practical notes from operators, land managers and published sources — plus reviews written here.
Public rates posted on Visit Ouray: adults $30, youth $18, seniors $24, 75+ $10, under 3 free. Source: https://www.visitouray.com/ourayhotspringspool
Members 10–11 a.m.; public 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on the Visit Ouray schedule — confirm which pool areas are open after the Aug 2026 staffing notice. Source: https://cityofouray.com/news_detail_T2_R634.php
Sulfur-free municipal pools at 1220 Main St; Overlook ~102–106°F, Hot Pool ~95–103°F. Source: https://www.visitouray.com/ourayhotspringspool
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