There is no denying that Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is a beautiful place to visit.
I mean, it consistently makes the list of top places to visit in the United States.
When you combine the natural beauty with the amazing ski slopes, fun summertime activities, and the Steamboat Springs hot springs, you have the makings for a fabulous vacation any time of year!
I mean, the second half of the town’s name is “springs,” so there must be some incredible hot springs in the area!
Well, lucky for you, we have visited the hot springs in Steamboat Springs, CO, and are happy to give you the low down on them. If Steamboat Springs isn’t on your couple’s bucket list, add it now!
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What to Expect at the Steamboat Springs Hot Springs
Honestly, Steamboat Springs, CO, is such a fabulous town. There seems always to be something going on, not to mention the fact that great outdoor activities surround you.
I mean, seriously, Steamboat Springs has it all! You can enjoy hiking, biking, river rafting, and their great ski slopes.
After all this activity, a soak in one of the warm springs is the perfect way to relax and unwind. That combined with all of the gorgeous natural beauty, will make you want to visit a different hot spring every day!
Home to 3 popular hot springs, Steamboat Springs, CO, is sure to have the hot spring for you!
Whether you want to experience Old Town Hot Springs (a popular hot spring located in downtown Steamboat Springs), Hippie Hot Springs, or Strawberry Park Hot Springs (in Yampa Valley), this post will highlight each of them to help you make a perfect choice.
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
After an adventure-filled day of outdoor activities, a trip to Strawberry Park Hot Springs is the perfect solution to soothe your aching muscles.
Tucked away in the mountains at the edge of the Yampa Valley just outside of town, Strawberry Park is one of the most popular Steamboat hot springs. (Once you visit, you will see why.)
Surrounded by the gorgeous Routt National Forest, Strawberry Park makes you feel like you have been transported to another land.
Basic Information About Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Address: 44200 County Rd 36, Steamboat Springs, CO
Open 365 Days/Year
- Sun-Thur – 10 am-10:30 pm,
- No entry after 9:30 pm
- Fri-Sat – 10 am-12 am,
- Last entry 10:30 pm
- No one under 18 allowed after dark
- Cannot bring alcohol or glass
- Smoking is prohibited
- No pets
Visit their website for current admission fees.
What to Bring With You:
- flashlight (if visiting at night, as the springs are at the bottom of a hill)
- towel
- slip-on shoes
- robe
- water
- cash for the entry fee ($20/person at the time of publication)
*Important to note that this is an adults-only spring after dark, as it is clothing optional after dark. And don’t forget to bring cash!
Getting to Strawberry Park Hot Springs
You will find Strawberry Park Hot Springs, located about 15 minutes outside of downtown Steamboat. While Strawberry Park Hot Springs is open year-round, you will need a 4-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicle with snow tires to make it to the park during the winter months (November-May).
The road leading up to the park is unpaved and often not grated. We visited in June and ventured up to the park in a Corvette. We made it, but there were some questionable moments. LOL!
There are shuttle buses that run from the Steamboat Transit Center if that is a better option for you. You can learn more about the shuttle services by calling Sweet Pea Tours at 970-879-5820 and Hot Springs Adventures at 970-879-1873.
Strawberry Park Hot Springs Facilities
Strawberry Park is home to the most spectacular mineral springs in a wonderfully crafted environment.
Facilities at Strawberry Park include restrooms, heated changing cabins, and picnic areas.
Massage packages in private areas are available if you would like as well.
During the summer months, you can reserve a stay on the property. Choices for accommodations include tent camping spots, a caboose, cabins, and a wagon!
Strawberry Park Hot Springs Pools
The natural spring water at Strawberry Park feeds three different hot spring pools; each pool is encased in a unique stone masonry to ensure a safe environment for the most relaxing experience possible.
Each soaking pool at Strawberry Park Hot Springs has different temperature levels. The hottest soaking pools are the pools closest to the water source. The coolest pool here is around 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
The warm pool bottoms are covered in sand, comforting the bathing place. The natural minerals in the water allow for a therapeutic experience during your relaxing soak.
A visit to the Strawberry Park hot spring-fed pools is an incredible experience. I could imagine sitting in the hot pools with snow falling all around me. Talk about some spiritual healing!
Old Town Hot Springs
Old Town Hot Springs is located in downtown Steamboat Springs on Lincoln Avenue. One thing to note about Old Town Hot Springs is that it is perfect for a family hot springs visit.
Old Town Hot Springs boasts loads of cool amenities like a rock climbing wall, exercise classes, a fitness center, two waterslides, and natural-fed hot springs.
General Information About Old Town Hot Springs
Address: 136 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487
Open:
- Mon-Fri – 6am-9pm, Sat & Sun 7am-9pm
- Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Visit their website for current admission fees.
What to Bring With You:
- swimsuit
- towel
- slip-on shoes
Old Town Hot Springs Facilities and Hot Spring Pools
Don’t let the downtown Steamboat Springs location of Old Town Hot Springs keep you from visiting. This fun facility boasts eight outdoor hot pools and a load of other fun amenities.
The hot pools at Old Town Hot Springs vary from 98 to 103 degrees Fahrenheit. The pools have existed here for decades and were even used by the early homesteaders and Native American Indians that first occupied this area of Colorado for sacred physical healing.
The Heart Spring provides the water to the facility and has been pumping for over a century. The water coming out of Heart Springs is a consistent 102-103 degrees Fahrenheit, and unique mineral content means that Heart Springs does not have to be diluted with river water.
The main pool at Old Town Hot Springs is one of the warm pools, making it great for family-friendly activities. Old Town Hot Springs uses this pool to hold water fitness classes. This pool also contains two bridges, multiple fountains, and an aquatic climbing wall.
Old Town Hot Springs also has a smaller pool with amazing therapeutic jets. In addition, there is another smaller hot tub pool located near Heart Spring that you can enjoy.
If you’re in the mood for some exercise, head over to the lap pool with eight lanes for swimming laps before going to the fitness center.
Kids will love the kiddie pool, water slides, floating obstacle course, climbing wall, and splash pool that is available at these hot springs.
Hippie Hot Springs
We learned about Hippie Hot Springs from one of the locals in Steamboat Springs. We must admit, we love these hot springs because they are completely free to visit!
Hippie Hot Springs is a hidden gem comprised of a few pools on the Yampa River in downtown Steamboat Springs. These pools are easy to find, located right across the street from Old Town Hot Springs.
The runoff water from Old Town’s fitness center and spa mixes with the water from the Yampa River in this spot to give you these warm pools.
You might not want to visit Hippie Hot Springs in the winter, though, as the water temperature never gets above 100 degrees. This is because the Yampa River is fed by the local Fish Creek Falls. Since Fish Creek Falls is coming off of the peak of a Colorado mountain, it is cold!
Getting to Hippie Hot Springs
Hippie Hot Springs is easy to find. It is located in Dr. Rich Weiss Park, across from Old Town Hot Springs.
The heated pools are surrounded by water by the river’s bank.
Tips for Visiting Hippie
As we said above, this hot spring is beloved by Steamboat Springs, Colorado locals, so always be respectful.
Locals love to warm up here as they take a tubing trip down the river. They start at Rotary Park and then escape the cool Yampa River water by dipping into Hippie’s warm waters before continuing down the river.
This is definitely a fun experience to add to your Colorado bucket list (don’t try it in the winter)!
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Elena
Sunday 23rd of January 2022
What a great places! Old Town Hot Springs looks absolutely amazing! I would love to go here one day together with my daughter
thattexascouple
Wednesday 26th of January 2022
They are so great. I hope you get to visit soon!
simplyjolayne
Tuesday 18th of January 2022
We were just in Steamboat Springs but had other activities planned. I'm thinking the hot springs should have been at the top of our list.
thattexascouple
Thursday 20th of January 2022
Yes, these hot springs should definitely be on your list. Steamboat is such a great area, though. I am sure that you had a fabulous time!
Amy
Monday 17th of January 2022
Absolutely love Steamboat Springs! Thanks for sharing these springs, I always think of Strawberry Hot Springs and forget there's more to see!
thattexascouple
Tuesday 18th of January 2022
I totally understand. We loved Strawberry Park also! Thanks for reading and commenting, Amy!
kmf
Saturday 15th of January 2022
I’ve never seen hot springs before. Steamboat Springs sounds like the best place to see several of them.
thattexascouple
Sunday 16th of January 2022
It is such a fabulous town full of things to do in all seasons.
Trisha
Saturday 15th of January 2022
Our family is headed to Colorado in April and I would love to be able to add one of these Steamboat Springs Hot Springs to our list of things to do! Is there one that you would say is more family-friendly verses the other?
thattexascouple
Sunday 16th of January 2022
The most family friendly would definitely be Old Town Hot Springs. It truly has something for everyone.