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Mountain mornings. Hot spring evenings.
And everything that makes you feel a little more alive.
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and everyone taking the scenic route.
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Steamboat Springs, CO
Rustic natural hot springs set along Hot Springs Creek in Routt National Forest, about 7 miles outside Steamboat Springs. Stone-masonry pools fed by mineral water sit creekside in a largely off-grid, wilderness setting with minimal lighting at night. It also offers overnight cabins, a covered wagon, and a train caboose for extended stays.
Glenwood Springs, CO
A historic resort in downtown Glenwood Springs operating since 1888, home to the world's largest hot springs pool alongside a hotter therapy pool. The property includes a 107-room lodge, poolside grill, Athletic Club, and the Sopris Splash Zone for kids. Day visitors can walk in without reservations and come and go all day.
Ouray, CO
A city-owned, sulfur-free geothermal pool complex in Ouray, originally opened in 1927 and fully rebuilt in 2016–2017. It offers several pools at different temperatures, including an adults-only overlook pool at 102–106°F, plus summer water slides and a fitness center. It has no on-site lodging, but many hotels are within walking distance.
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Sometimes you just need a good idea.
A shorter drive, more time to unwind. Explore springs listed within about 100 miles of Denver.
Find your escapeFree primitive springs and places with listed starting prices of $25 or less. Check the full adult rate before choosing.
Find your escapePlaces marked family-friendly in the supplied information, with a choice of pools, resort stays, and quieter escapes.
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Big pools, private tubs, a cabin stay, or a wild riverbank. Start with the experience you want.
Colorado field notes
A practical way to choose a shorter drive, compare admission, and leave time for the journey home.
Colorado field notes
Compare a classic pool resort, a riverside pool complex, and geothermal vapor caves in one mountain town.
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