Colorado Hot Springs Spas

Colorado’s varied topography and unique geological structures make for nearly two dozen chances to find hot springs to soak and relax in. Add this to your must-do list if you have never experienced a natural mineral-rich hot water soak. For those with favorite springs you frequently visit, perhaps you might like to try something new. In either case, you will always return once you discover the benefits of soaking in hot, natural, mineral-rich spring water.

The Native Americans who discovered these springs often referred to hot springs as "Big Medicine" and they weren't wrong. The healing properties of these springs still works on both mind and body. When relaxing in one of these springs just imagine what they must have been like for the Native Americans who lived hard on the land to soak in a natural hot pool like this, it must have been a medicinal experience for sure.

Find a Natural Hot Springs

Check out our guide to Colorado's many hot springs here with our Colorado Hot Springs Guide. Discover all the different spring locations via our Colorado Hot Springs Map. This guide briefly describes each establishment and all the amenities offered. If you are feeling adventurous, there are still several primitive, undeveloped springs located in their natural settings. You just need to be willing to go out of your way to find them.

Popular Colorado Spas

Spas are even more plentiful – and the luxury and pampering cannot be overstated. Choose from dozens statewide, including:

• The Allegria Spa at Beaver Creek
• The Oxford Club Spa in Denver
• The Spa at Dunton Hot Springs in Delores
• The Spa at Cordillera in Edwards
• The Spa at St. Julien, Boulder
• The Spa at The Brown Palace, Denver
• The Spa at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs
• Lazy U Spa, Granby
• The Spa at The Peaks, Telluride
• Yampah Spa, Glenwood Springs
• The Spa at Viceroy, Snowmass.

While Glenwood Springs has a choice of different hot springs to soak in The Iron Mountain Hot Springs is located along the shore of  the Colorado river making for a relaxing soaking experience with a choice of different pools to try. Due south of Glenwood Springs near the town of Redstone is Penny Hot Springs which is a completely natural soaking opportunity where you can pull over on the side of the highway and soak for free.

Venturing further south to the Animas Valley The Durango Hot Springs has been completely revamped with new pools, great mountain views and a natrual spring water that doesn't have the earthy sulfur smell that permeates many of Colorado's hot springs.

On the way to Durango is the historic town of Ouray. Tucked up tight against the mountains at the base of Red Mountain Pass and The Million Dollar Highway the town of Ouray has multiple hot springs to soak in. With indoor and outdoor options for soaking and even a swim pool  all located right in the downtown.

Another southern Colorado town with multiple hot spring located right in town is Pagosa Springs. With three different springs to choose from the pools in Pagosa Springs also have options for indoors, outdoors and swimming pools. The town is also the closest venue to the Wolf Creek Ski Area making for an excellent ski and soak combination during the winter months.

Whether you are looking for a full luxury spa treatment of are ready to hike into a rustic hot spring far from civilization Colorado can provide for you. The soothing waters of natural hot springs are a perfect compliment to a day of outdoor activity or a relaxing way to start the day taking in the waters on a cool Colorado morning. Whatever your desires there are a variety of different hot springs to suit your style in the state of Colorado. If other alternative winter activities sparks your interest, check out our full list of recommendations.