Cottonwood Hot Springs
- Soaking temperature
- 80-106°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
the soaking pools run 80 to 106°F at Cottonwood Hot Springs, a resort hot spring in Chaffee County, Colorado, managed by Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa (private).
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Soaking
| Development | Resort |
|---|---|
| Soaking temperature | 80-106°F |
| Pools | 5 |
| Soakable | Yes Natural mineral hot springs; day pass includes five named soaking tubs (Head, Elbow, Belly, Watsu, Cold Plunge) plus river plunge and dry sauna. |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
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Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | On-site parking at 18999 County Road 306, Buena Vista. |
| Fee | Adults Mon-Thu $40, Fri-Sun $45; children 12 and under Mon-Thu $30, Fri-Sun $35. |
| Hours | Monday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. to midnight. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa (private) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Note | Towels not included; available for purchase. Dry sauna and river plunge included with soak rates. |
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Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Cottonwood Hot Springs open?
Hours: Monday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. to midnight.
How hot is Cottonwood Hot Springs?
The soaking pools run 80 to 106°F. There are 5 pools.
Can you soak at Cottonwood Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Cottonwood Hot Springs.
How do you get to Cottonwood Hot Springs?
The road in is paved. Parking: On-site parking at 18999 County Road 306, Buena Vista.
Do you need a reservation for Cottonwood Hot Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is Cottonwood Hot Springs free?
The fee is Adults Mon-Thu $40, Fri-Sun $45; children 12 and under Mon-Thu $30, Fri-Sun $35.
Is Cottonwood Hot Springs clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Cottonwood Hot Springs.
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Nearby
Sources
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- https://www.cottonwoodhs.com/faqs (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / access.hours, access.fee, access.parking, access.amenities.note, hotSpring.soakingTempF, waterbodyName, rules.dogs, hotSpring.poolCount, hotSpring.soakableReason)
- https://www.cottonwoodhs.com/soak (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.development / soakable, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed)
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