8 Hot Springs Worth the Day Trip
Our Favorite Hot Springs Near Breckenridge (in order of proximity):
1. Indian Hot Springs
Location: Idaho Springs, CO
Highlights: Mineral water swimming pool, geothermal caves, outdoor jacuzzis, private indoor baths, and mud baths.
About: Under the translucent dome lies a tropical paradise, complete with flowering plants and live Banana and Palm Trees. The swimming pool is continually fed with hot mineral water at 115°. With an average temperature of 90° to 100° our pool is a favorite with adults and children of all ages.
Distance: 1 hour from Breckenridge
Price: $18 - $28
Hours: Open Daily, Pool: 9am - 10pm, Caves: 7:30am - 10:30pm, Private Baths: 7:45am - 10:30pm
Note: No dogs allowed
Website: indianhotsprings.com
2. Mount Princeton Hot Springs
Location: Nathrop, CO
About: Mt. Princeton offers large and small soaking pools, a geothermal creek through the resort, spa treatments and classes, lodging, juice bar, and a restaurant for all meals.
Distance: 1.5 hours from Breckenridge
Price: $25 - $30
Hours: Open Daily, 9am - 9pm
Note: No dogs allowed
Website: mtprinceton.com
3. Cottonwood Hot Springs
Location: Buena Vista, CO
About: Geothermal, gravity-fed mineral spas with Old West-style lodging
Distance: 1.5 hours from Breckenridge
Price: $18 - $24
Hours: Open Daily, 8am-12midnight
Note: No dogs allowed, No alcohol sold or permitted
Website: cottonwood-hot-springs.com/colorado/
4. Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa
Location: Hot Sulphur Springs, CO
About: 7 natural springs of mineral water
Distance: 1.5 hours from Breckenridge
Price: $20
Hours: Open Daily, 8am - 10pm
Note: No dogs allowed
Website: hotsulphursprings.com
5. Radium Hot Springs
Loation: Kremmling, CO
About: This is a natural hot spring along the Colorado River with no facilities. There’s a steep trail which flattens out and then a climb down into the Radium Hot Spring. Although short, you have to be prepared for the climb down at the end and the climb back up. If a little bit of climbing isn’t your thing, then maybe this is one natural hot spring to avoid! Check out this guide for more information.
Distance: 1.5 hours from Breckenridge
Price: FREE
Hours: No hours, but we highly recommend visiting while daylight
Best time to visit: Summer through fall (the spring snow melt-off could raise water levels and wash out the hot springs)
Note: Dog friendly
6. Glenwood Hot Springs Resort
Location: Glenwood Springs, CO
About: Geo-thermal water pool, lodge and spa
Distance: 1.75 hours from Breckenridge
Price: $18 - $35
Hours: Open daily, 9am - 9pm
Note: No dogs allowed
Website: hotspringspool.com
7. Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Location: Steamboat Springs, CO
About: Mineral springs
Distance: 2.5 hours from Breckenridge
Price: $20 (cash or check only)
Hours: Open Daily, 10am - 10pm
Note: No dogs allowed, No alcohol sold or permitted, 4 wheel drive with snow tires/chains required Nov 1st - May 1st (local County Law)
Website: strawberryhotsprings.com
8. Valley View Hot Springs
Location: Moffat, CO
About: Pure and natural spring-fed swimming pool and showers with overnight accommodation (camping and cabin lodging are offered). Offers remote natural rock ponds, soaking ponds, and waterfall ponds.
Distance: 2.25 hours from Breckenridge
Price: $30 - $34
Hours: Open Daily, 9am - 10pm
Note: This hot spring is clothing optional; Dog friendly for $5-$15 with a $50 deposit; Daily admission is very limited, Reservations required