Strawberry Park Hot Springs, Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs, Colorado4.3 (3,924 reviews on Google)
Strawberry Park Hot Springs is a set of stone-masonry hot spring pools at the end of County Road 36, about 7 miles (15–20 minutes) from downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Day soaks are reserved 2-hour slots at $30 per adult and $20 for ages 17 and under, cash only; after dark the pools are clothing optional and adults only. The pools are open every day, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday, and reservation slots open 30 days ahead with no waitlist. From November 1 to May 1 the operator requires 4WD with snow tires on the last, unpaved 2 miles of County Road 36, and two shuttle companies run from downtown Steamboat Springs with pool entry included in the ticket. Overnight guests stay in rustic cabins without electricity, with running water only in the shared bathhouse.
Sources: strawberryhotsprings.com (1), strawberryhotsprings.com (2), strawberryhotsprings.com (3), strawberryhotsprings.com (4), strawberryhotsprings.com (5), strawberryhotsprings.com (6)
Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is within a quarter mile of a road a car can reach — filed as 4wd / off-road. Resort or spa development is what the sources say on the operator's own site. Above soak range: NOAA's survey read 147°F at the vent (scalding). The listed price band is $$, camping on site is confirmed on the operator's own site and facilities noted here: lodging on-site, reservations required and massage/spa. Clothing optional after dark is the rule on the operator's own site.
Source: NOAA thermal springs survey — ROUTT HOT SPRINGS, 0.06 mi
At a glance
Water temp
Above 110°F — risk of burns; test before entering
NOAA thermal springs survey — ROUTT HOT SPRINGS, 0.06 mi
Survey-measured
Road required
4WD / off-road
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Getting there
Gravel Road
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Clothing
Clothing Optional After Dark
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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 Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs.
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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 Optional After Dark
Vehicle needed
4WD / Off-Road
Getting to the water
Gravel Road
Camping on site
Yes
Development
Resort/Spa
The water
Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs: common questions
Do you need a reservation for Strawberry Park Hot Springs, and how much does it cost?
Yes. Every pool visit needs a reservation for a 2-hour slot; slots open 30 days in advance and there is no waitlist. Admission is $30 per adult and $20 for children 17 and under, paid in cash on arrival — no credit cards, no checks and no ATM on site. If you book a shuttle, pool entry is included in the shuttle ticket.
Sources: strawberryhotsprings.com (1), strawberryhotsprings.com (2), strawberryhotsprings.com (3)
What are the hours at Strawberry Park Hot Springs?
It is open every day of the year (weather permitting on holidays). Sunday to Thursday the pools are open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with last entry at 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight with last entry at 10 p.m. Overnight guests can soak from check-in at 5 p.m. until midnight and again from sunrise until 11 a.m. checkout.
Sources: strawberryhotsprings.com (1), strawberryhotsprings.com (2), strawberryhotsprings.com (3)
Is Strawberry Park Hot Springs clothing optional?
Only after dark. Swimsuits are worn during the day; after dark clothing is optional until the pools reopen the next morning, and for that reason minors are not allowed after sundown. Phone cameras, video and phone lights are not permitted after dark.
Sources: strawberryhotsprings.com (1), strawberryhotsprings.com (2), strawberryhotsprings.com (3)
Do you need 4WD to get to Strawberry Park Hot Springs in winter?
Yes. From November 1 to May 1 the operator requires a 4WD vehicle with snow tires and says two-wheel-drive vehicles are not permitted even with chains. Its pages are not consistent about AWD (its FAQ says 4WD/AWD with snow tires and/or chains), so check with the hot springs or take a shuttle if you are unsure. Routt County's traffic code requires chains or four-wheel drive with snow tires on County Road 36 from November 1 to May 1 when conditions are dangerous, and a gate where the pavement ends can close the road to uphill traffic. The last 2 miles are unpaved, steep and winding; in summer, standard vehicles can usually make it.
Sources: strawberryhotsprings.com (1), strawberryhotsprings.com (2), steamboatpilot.com
Is there a shuttle to Strawberry Park Hot Springs?
Yes, two companies run shuttles from downtown Steamboat Springs: The Hot Springs Shuttle ((970) 879-4688) and Sweet Pea Tours ((970) 879-5820). Book with them directly; the ticket includes your pool reservation, the vehicles meet the winter traction rules, and they can run when the road is closed to private vehicles. Uber and Lyft passengers are not admitted.
Sources: strawberryhotsprings.com (1), strawberryhotsprings.com (2), strawberryhotsprings.com (3)
How hot is the water at Strawberry Park Hot Springs?
NOAA's thermal springs survey lists the spring at 147°F at the source. The operator does not publish pool temperatures; independent guides put the soaking pools at roughly 102–106°F, hottest nearest the source and cooler toward the creek.
Sources: hotspringsguides.com, longmontleader.com, coloradounited.com
Are kids allowed at Strawberry Park Hot Springs?
During the day, yes: children are welcome, admission is $20 for ages 17 and under, and children under 3 must wear swim diapers. After dark the pools are 18 and over only.
Sources: strawberryhotsprings.com (1), strawberryhotsprings.com (2)
Can you stay overnight at Strawberry Park Hot Springs?
Yes, in rustic lodging: the operator mentions cabins, tent sites and wagons, and independent guides also list a converted train caboose, with the covered wagons and tent sites summer-only. Cabins have no electricity, running water is only in the shared bathhouse (showers and flush toilets), and you bring your own bedding. Pool access is included, check-in is 5–8 p.m., checkout 11 a.m.; lodging opens 90 days ahead, changes must be made 14 days ahead and there are no cancellations. No fires, pets or RVs.
Sources: strawberryhotsprings.com (1), strawberryhotsprings.com (2), hotspringsguides.com, longmontleader.com
How far is Strawberry Park Hot Springs from Steamboat Springs?
About 7 miles, or 15–20 minutes, from downtown Steamboat Springs, and longer in winter road conditions. The address is 44200 County Road 36, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487.
Sources: strawberryhotsprings.com, coloradounited.com
Tips before you go
Practical notes from operators, land managers and published sources — plus reviews written here.
Reservations and cash: every pool visit needs a 2-hour reservation, opened 30 days ahead with no waitlist; $30 per adult and $20 for ages 17 and under, paid in cash on arrival (no cards, checks or ATM on site). Shuttle tickets already include pool entry, so don't also book on the operator's site. Sources: https://strawberryhotsprings.com/pool-reservation/ , https://strawberryhotsprings.com/ , https://strawberryhotsprings.com/shuttles/
Winter road (Nov 1 - May 1): the operator requires a 4WD vehicle with snow tires and says two-wheel drive is not permitted even with chains; cables and straps are not accepted as chains. Its pages differ on whether AWD qualifies, so if you have AWD, call (970) 879-0342 or take a shuttle. The last 2 miles of County Road 36 are unpaved, steep and winding; in summer standard vehicles usually manage. Sources: https://strawberryhotsprings.com/finding-us/ , https://strawberryhotsprings.com/faq/ , https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/deputies-surprised-as-improperly-equipped-vehicles-turned-away-at-strawberry-park-hot-springs/
Facilities: restrooms and a heated changing cabin, but no lockers, showers or indoor rest area for day visitors, and no cell service or Wi-Fi. No food, glass, alcohol, smoking or pets (not even left in cars), no RVs or trailers, and no Uber/Lyft drop-offs. Sources: https://strawberryhotsprings.com/facilities/ , https://strawberryhotsprings.com/ , https://strawberryhotsprings.com/pool-reservation/
After dark: clothing is optional and minors are not allowed; no flashlights or headlamps beyond low-intensity red light, and no phone photos, video or phone lights. Sources: https://strawberryhotsprings.com/pool-reservation/ , https://strawberryhotsprings.com/faq/
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