Colorado Hot Springs Guides & Trip Reports
Valley View Hot Springs Colorado: Your Complete Guide to Soaking in the San Luis Valley
- September 20, 2026
Nestled between the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Valley View Hot Springs offers a rare combination of natural geothermal soaking, high-desert solitude, and mountain panoramas just a few hours from Denver. This clothing-optional sanctuary provides an unapologetically Colorado soaking experience far from the crowded commercial hot springs of more famous destinations.
Box Canyon Hot Springs Colorado: The Ultimate Hike-In Soak Above Ouray
- September 16, 2026
Tucked into a dramatic granite box canyon above Ouray, Colorado, Box Canyon Hot Springs offers one of the state's most memorable soak experiences—a short but rewarding hike leads to two natural rock pools where steaming mineral water spills down canyon walls, with views of a cascading waterfall overhead. This free, clothing-optional soak rewards visitors willing to trade developed amenities for raw mountain beauty and genuine solitude.
Hartsel Hot Springs Is Closed: Your Guide to the Best Alternatives Near Hartsel, Colorado
- September 9, 2026
Hartsel Hot Springs has been closed since 2017, but five excellent soaking destinations remain within an hour's drive. Here's everything you need to know about the best hot springs near Hartsel, from water temperatures and fees to what makes each one worth the trip.
Pinkerton Hot Springs Colorado: A Roadside Geology Wonder (Not a Soak)
- September 6, 2026
Pinkerton Hot Springs is a striking mineral deposit mound along US-550 north of Durango, where iron and manganese create vivid orange, red, and green terraces—but don't expect to soak here. This guide covers what you'll actually find, when to photograph it, and where to find real hot springs nearby.