1- Strawberry Park Hot Springs – Located near Steamboat Springs in what may seem like one of the more isolated parts of Colorado, Strawberry Park Hot Springs is truly a magical experience. Unlike most hot springs, this pool is designed to feel natural, as though you had stumbled upon it yourself in the middle of the mountains. The hot springs run parallel to mountain runoff which is extremely cold after you’ve been dipping in the hot water for an hour. If you’re feeling thrill-seeking though, you can attempt to swim across the river after soaking in the hot water to see how long you can last.
2- Glenwood Springs Hot Springs – Conveniently located off of I-70 in the majestic town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the Glenwood Springs Hot Springs feature some of the biggest hot springs in the world. The town itself was built over a vast hot spring reserve, making something like this possible. The pool is part of a bigger resort. The massive pool itself has relatively warm water, while it sits next to a smaller, significantly hotter pool. The resort also has two water slides that can be enjoyed by the children, and a restaurant so that you can enjoy a meal after soaking.
3- Pagosa Springs Hot Springs – Like Glenwood Springs, Pagosa Springs is also built near a particularly large hot spring reserve. If you aren’t familiar with it, the town is in the southwest corner of the state. The Pagosa Springs Hot Springs are also part of a major resort. Unlike Glenwood Springs though, it features several small and unique hot pools, rather than one all-encompassing gargantuan one. This allows you to pick a pool and enjoy some personal time with friends or family. Each pool has its own niche, whether it is a cliff view of the San Juan River, or a hot spring waterfall. The resort itself is also very aesthetically pleasing, outfitted with red-brick tiling and solid-sulfur structures, the springs are a certain a scene to behold.
4- Ouray Hot Springs – Located in the brilliant town of Ouray, Colorado, the Ouray Hot Springs feel a lot like a water park more than anything else. The 3 pools are filled with a combined total of one million gallons of hot spring water, and one of the pools even features lap lanes. Trying to do swimming laps in hot water can give you more stamina, giving you the kind of workout that feels great before, during, and after.
5- Hot Sulphur Springs Resort – Located in the appropriately named town of Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado, this resort prides itself on having the most natural spring waters in Colorado. The waters come directly from the center of the Earth, and there are no additives. With 21 mineral pools, you’ll be bound to find a pool for your family to soak in and enjoy. It’s truly an amazing experience.
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These are just some of the numerous hot springs found throughout Colorado. They are all truly a treat and worth the journey out. Unfortunately, if you live in the Denver Metro Area, then you will always have to venture into the mountains to reach them, and that means you will want to make sure your car is mountain-ready. That is especially true in the winter months when you’ll want your breaks and tires to be in tip-top shape. So before embarking on a trip into hot spring country, stop by Accurate Auto Body, a series of Denver auto body shops. We will get you squared away and ready for your mineral-soaked trip in no time. To learn more, call us at 303-344-2212, or visit our website at here.
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