Saunas and a full spa are available for anyone looking for that extra level of pampering, or simply kick it with a picnic on the shaded, grassy lawn. This family-friendly location 8.5-miles north of Durango celebrates an outdoor, Olympic-sized pool open April till October, heated to 81-degrees, and two therapy pools over 100-degrees year-round. Call 970.626.5324 for reservations.ĭurango Hot Springs : The local’s choice. Please check the website for further details. Fully-remodeled rooms are available for lodging, as are RV/tent camping options. $22/adults all-day, $18/1-hour soak, $12/children 4-12, Free/children 3 and under. Relax outside in one of four pools, or soak in your choice of an indoor pool or two private tubs. Orvis Hot Springs : Don your swimsuit - or not - for Ridgway's totally nude or clothing optional, naturally-landscaped hot spring pools. Open year-round, this sulfur-free pool is great for families, or post-adventure clean-up, if you're looking for a shower and a good place to recap under the awe-inspiring cliffs around Ouray. Ouray Hot Springs Pool : This regional classic first opened in 1927 and was renovated in 2017. You'll pay for it, but you'll hardly notice your water bill. I suppose cheap would be the equivalent of taking a bath in your own home. There's free, moderately expensive, and then there's luxury. Truth be told, there are no "cheap" hot springs in Southwest Colorado. A short walk takes you to the first of two pools on the banks of the Dolores River the second one is found 100-yards upstream. Take the next left on a small road leading to a metal building. After leaving Rico on Highway 145, take a right on the gravel road before the bridge. Rico Hot Springs : You've probably driven past this little oasis (emphasis on little.) on your way from Durango to Telluride. Built by stacking stones to block out the cold river water, these hot springs are constantly altered by visitors, but, like any primitive soaking spot, be sure to clean up after yourself, taking only photos, leaving only footprints - or new pools. Follow this dirt road 6.7-miles to Sheep Creek Trailhead. Turn left before Chimney Rock turnoff onto First Fork Road/CR-166/USFS-622. Best visited after the snow has melted, take Highway 160 from Durango to Pagosa Springs. Piedra River Hot Springs : On the other side of Pagosa Springs lies the Piedra River Hot Springs, another hike-to and clothing-optional destination for soakers. Roundtrip journey: moderate, 10-miles, 1,955-feet elevation gain. Rainbow Hot Springs can either be swamped with others seeking isolation just like you, or a total win: the place all to yourself. Your reward is your choice of campsites near a couple of hot springs found along the San Juan River. Drive seven miles to West Fork Trailhead for the start of a five-mile hike through downed trees as a result of the West Fork Fire.Īlong the way, wildlife, newly-sprouting grass and waterfall sightings remind you that life goes on. Before you reach Treasure Falls, look for a sign on the left side of the highway for West Fork Campground (CR-648). Drive 16-miles north of Pagosa Springs on Highway 160 towards Wolf Creek Pass. Rainbow Hot Springs : Because nothing good comes easily, you'll need your hiking shoes and plenty of water for this hot springs excursion. Piedra Hot Springs - Built out right in the Piedra River, temperatures are regulated by diverting frigid river water and hot spring water with rocks. Here's a list of some of our favorite spots to check out next time you're wanting the perfect complement to an adventurous day - or simply an excuse to take a different kind of adventure. Whether you feel you've earned it or not, fall is a great time to get your soak on. But Southwest Colorado is nothing less than an embarrassment of treasures, and few things will make you feel richer than relishing the pure bliss of a naturally-fed hot spring.įrom primitive pools found deep in the forest to umbrella-bedecked cocktails at a resort, there's a hot spring waiting for you. As if we aren't spoiled enough already with soaring mountains, tumbling rivers and four glorious seasons.
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