Colorado

Strawberry Park Hot Springs (Steamboat Springs) - Hot Springs in Colorado

05/21/2020

Large outdoor pools surrounded by rocks are fed by free-flowing thermal water.

Clothing is optional after dark.

Be careful of ice and snow

I drove up the mountain from Steamboat Springs, a famous ski resort known.

After a 20-minute drive, I arrived at the hot springs.

Dirt Road

It is open all year around, but a four-wheel drive with snow tires or chains is required from November 1 to May 1.

Please use shuttle services if you have safety concerns.

Waiting Space

This is the carriage porch of the shuttles.

Walk-in is $15.00 to $20.00 per adult for all day (as of this writing).

Office 1

There are camping grounds as well as lodging cabins.

It is interesting that they have a special accommodation in a train caboose.

Office 2

Air of openness

I found it steaming on the opposite side of the creek.

Panorama 2

Closing is required during daylight hours.

This log house is the changing room for both men and women.

Changing Room 1

The room is divided into four by curtains and heated with the wood-burning stove

Inside

The large pool in the right side is the kept water of the creek.

Guests can swim in it, which is just cold.

Panorama 1

The hottest water is in the left side after going down the steps.

Hottest Tub 1

The water gushes at around 145 degrees F.

Soaking 02

This pool was fed by only the free-flowing water; eventually it was comfortable temperature around 108 degrees F.

Soaking 01

The water was clear, colorless, and odorless.

Under Construction

I found some traces of pools.

Perhaps it might be under renovation.

Stay Off Hillside 1

The hot well is on a hillside.

Stay Off Hillside 2

Spilled water goes down on the slope, and flows into another changing room.

Changing Room 3

The thermal water seemed to be used for heating the space.

Changing Room 2

Two large pools were along the creek.

Upper Pool 1

The upper pool was maintained at 104 degrees F.

Upper Pool 2

There were water gates that controlled the water input from the creek.

Dam

On the opposite side, there was a massage room and small rock walled pool.

An additional fee is required to enjoy the luxury time.

Relaxation Pool

The lower pool was maintained at 100 degrees F.

Soakers 2

It was a good option to stay long while soaking.

Lower Pool

Clothing becomes optional after dark.

Capybara
Capybara
What time will it be?
Simply after dark.
Alpaca
Alpaca
Waterfall

The air of openness at Strawberry Park is really unique and fabulous.

Soakers 1

Summary

Strawberry Park Hot Springs, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, U.S.

My rating

Type: Walk-in, Lodging

Rule: Clothing required, Clothing optional, Private pool

Chemical use: Not detected

Water temp: Up to 145 degrees F

Official website

  • Writer

Hot Springer Ken

A hot spring enthusiast based in Japan. Toured over 300 North American hot springs while working in Texas from 2016 to 2022. For updates, visit X or Instagram!

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