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Glenwood Hot Springs Pool in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Photo by Joel Blocker Photography.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Naturally, hot water soothes your body and mind as aspen and pine trees surround you and Rocky Mountain peaks tower overhead.<\/p>\n

From aptly named Steamboat Springs, Glenwood Springs and Pagosa Springs to Ouray and Buena Vista, Colorado is home to stunning natural hot springs where you can soak, relax and recharge.<\/p>\n

Colorado\u2019s hot springs have enticed people since Native Americans first used these natural areas. Fed by geothermic heat generated deep underground, natural hot springs warm sections of rivers and human-made pools throughout Colorado and the West. Now, it\u2019s easier than ever to find your perfect Colorado soaking spots, thanks to the Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 720-mile loop highlights a variety of scenic spots, from tiny private baths to the world\u2019s largest mineral hot springs.<\/p>\n

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This map of the Colorado hot spring loop is found at www.cohotspringsloop.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We\u2019ll offer some high points on the 720-mile hot springs loop, starting from the north and venturing clockwise to the south and back up north again.<\/p>\n

Best hot springs in Steamboat Springs: Old Town Hot Springs and Strawberry Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Steamboat's
Steamboat’s Old Town Hot Springs is one of the most popular of Colorado’s hot springs. The center features multiple pools with varying temperatures. In the fall, gold and orange aspens surround the pool. Photo courtesy of Old Town Hot Springs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You have two options here.<\/p>\n

The simpler choice is a beautiful option.<\/p>\n

Old Town Hot Springs<\/a> is a nonprofit recreation center, hot springs and water park located in the heart of Steamboat Springs at the corner of Lincoln Avenue (the main thoroughfare through town) and 3rd<\/sup> Street. The history of this area is rich, and in the lobby, you\u2019ll see fun vintage photos that show how the natural hot springs have evolved over the years. Pools have rejuvenated people here for more than 100 years. The Ute Indians, who first settled the area, used them as medicinal springs and considered the water sacred for its power to heal people physically and spiritually.<\/p>\n

\"Kid
Climbers in Steamboat love to ascend a rock wall, then fall back into a warm pool. Photo courtesy of Old Town Hot Springs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Today, natural springs feed the center\u2019s pools, which range from the hottest of soaking pools to a much cooler lap pool. Kids love Old Town because the center features an aquatic climbing wall, where you can climb out of the water, clang a bell at the top and splash back into the pool.<\/p>\n

During the summer, adults can tune out their troubles while gazing at slopes full of wildflowers. In the fall, aspen trees paint the hillside yellow, while snowflakes melt peacefully into the hot water in the winter.<\/p>\n

Strawberry Park Hot Springs<\/a> is located seven miles north of Steamboat Springs along pools carved out from the aptly named Hot Springs Creek.<\/p>\n

Once upon a time, Strawberry Park was a warm spot in a bend of the creek. It\u2019s now more developed, with options to camp or stay in nearby cabins. You won\u2019t have as many choices in the temperatures of the pools here. But if you want a natural vibe and don\u2019t mind the drive, Strawberry Park is worth a visit.<\/p>\n

Be prepared for a tough journey in winter when you\u2019ll either have to take a shuttle or you\u2019ll need a vehicle with 4-wheel drive. Parking is limited.<\/p>\n

Chaffee County hot springs near Buena Vista and Salida: Mt. Princeton and more<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Mt.
Mt. Princeton Hot Springs features multiple pools that cater to people of different ages. Photo by Scott Peterson, courtesy of Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This area at the base of spectacular Collegiate Peaks, including Mount Princeton, Yale and Harvard, is also home to the headwaters of the Arkansas River and towns including Salida and Buena Vista. (If you\u2019re new to Colorado, be sure to pronounce it like a local: \u201cBEW-na Vista,\u201d not the Spanish \u201cBWAY-na Vista.\u201d)<\/p>\n

Here, one of the top attractions is Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort<\/a>, where you can enjoy multiple pools and views of the 14,000-foot peaks that jut up from the springs. In the summer, kids will love a water slide that is built into a hill. In the summer, after the icy runoff from the high peaks has eased, you can find warm spots in the creek. And, in the winter, you can enjoy a serene soak as the snow falls.<\/p>\n

Other hot springs in the area include: Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center<\/a>,\u00a0Cottonwood Hot Springs<\/a>, Charlotte Hot Springs and Botanical Gardens<\/a> and Antero Hot Springs Cabins<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bonus activity in the area.<\/strong> Check out one of the best-preserved ghost towns<\/a> in Colorado, St. Elmo. It\u2019s located about 12 miles west of Mount Princeton Hot Springs.<\/p>\n

Pagosa Springs hot springs: Mineral-rich soaks on the San Juan River<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Surrounded by more than 3 million acres of national forest and wilderness areas in Colorado\u2019s stunning San Juan Mountains, Pagosa Springs<\/a> is home to all sorts of outdoor adventures, including hiking, fishing, rafting and cycling.<\/p>\n

The town\u2019s natural hot springs are among the biggest attractions. Even Oprah Winfrey and her best friend, Gayle King, paid a visit during their national road trip, dubbed \u201cOprah and Gayle\u2019s Big Adventure.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"The
The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs boasts the world’s deepest aquifer. Photo courtesy of Visit Pagosa Springs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The friends wanted to experience the mineral-rich springs that the Southern Ute Indians discovered and used for thousands of years. Pagosa Springs brags that it is home to the world\u2019s deepest geothermal aquifer and that the springs offer healing powers.<\/p>\n

The Springs Resort & Spa<\/a>\u00a0is located on the banks of the San Juan River in downtown Pagosa Springs. The developed hot springs resort has 23 naturally hot therapeutic mineral pools and a mineral water lap pool fed by the aquifer.<\/p>\n

Other hot springs in Pagosa Springs<\/strong>:\u00a0Overlook Hot Springs Spa<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Healing Waters Resort & Spa<\/a><\/p>\n

Ouray Hot Springs Pool: A sulfur-free Colorado soak with big mountain views<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In some of Colorado\u2019s hot springs, you\u2019ll notice a distinctive sulfuric odor. Not in Ouray, which bills itself as the \u201cSwitzerland of America.\u201d The springs here are blissfully free of any strong scents. And swimming and soaking while enjoying views of the stunning 14,000-foot San Juan Mountains surrounding Ouray make a visit to these hot springs a treat in any season.<\/p>\n

\"Ouray's
Surrounded by lofty peaks and full of soothing, natural water, the Ouray Hot Springs Pool is one of the most popular hot springs in Colorado. Photo courtesy of the Ouray Tourism Office.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Town of Ouray runs the fabulous Ouray Hot Springs Pool<\/a>, which has operated here since 1927. The center features two water slides, an obstacle course, a climbing wall, a 75-degree lap pool and a 104-degree adults-only area.<\/p>\n

All the pools are fed by sulfur-free mineral water that includes iron, manganese, zinc, fluoride and potassium. Fun fact: when the water comes out of the ground, it\u2019s a scalding 150 degrees. Town managers mix the hot water with much colder spring water to create a perfect blend of hot and cold.<\/p>\n

Bonus activity in the area. <\/strong>During the summer, be sure to visit Box Ca\u00f1on Falls, a stunning waterfall and park where the Town of Ouray also operates. In the winter, check out the town\u2019s famous Ice Park<\/a>, a human-made park where climbers scale frozen walls of ice in a natural mountain gorge.<\/p>\n

Other hot springs in the area include: The Historic Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa & Lodgings<\/a>,\u00a0Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs<\/a>, \u00a0Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs<\/a> and Orvis Hot Springs<\/a> in Ridgway, north of Ouray.<\/p>\n

Glenwood Springs hot springs off I-70: A classic Colorado soak<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Easy to access, right off of Interstate 70, Glenwood Hot Springs<\/a> may be Colorado\u2019s best-known hot springs resort.\u00a0 The resort advertises itself as \u201cthe world\u2019s largest pool,\u201d and has been operating between Vail and Aspen since 1888.<\/p>\n

Along with the pool, the center features a spa, hotel and workout area.<\/p>\n

\"Glenwood
Glenwood Springs bills its hot springs pool as the longest in the world. Photo courtesy of Glenwood Hot Springs Resort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Train lovers can enjoy a scenic train journey<\/a> from Denver to Glenwood Springs. Cyclists can enjoy a great bike ride along the path through Glenwood Canyon. And rafters will love a day on the Colorado River followed by an evening of soaking in the pool.<\/p>\n

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A night look of Glenwood Hot Springs Pool from a walking bridge in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Photo by Joel Blocker Photography.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Other hot springs in the area include<\/strong>: Iron Mountain Hot Springs<\/a>, which boasts 16 soaking pools, a freshwater family pool and a jetted spa. You might also want to check out the Yampah Spa Hot Springs & Vapor Caves<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Naturally, hot water soothes your body and mind as aspen and pine trees surround you and Rocky Mountain peaks tower overhead. From aptly named Steamboat Springs, Glenwood Springs and Pagosa Springs to Ouray and Buena Vista, Colorado is home to stunning natural hot springs where you can soak, relax and recharge. 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