Ouray Hot Springs
- Source temp
- 150°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
The source runs about 150°F; the soaking pools run 95 to 106°F at Ouray Hot Springs, a developed hot spring in Ouray County, Colorado, managed by City of Ouray (Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center).
Soaking
| Development | Developed |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 150°F |
| Soaking temperature | 95-106°F |
| Soakable | Yes |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
| Lifeguards | Lifeguarded public pool hours; confirm same-day section openings with the City of Ouray. |
| Water clarity | City: sulfur-free mineral water with continuous flow-through design. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Street and facility parking at 1220 Main Street in Ouray; pool is walk-up, no advance day-use reservation required. |
| Fee | Adults 18-64 $30; youth 3-17 $18; seniors 65-74 $24; 75+ $10; under 3 free |
| Hours | Members 10-11 a.m.; public 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (confirm seasonal changes on OurayHotSprings.com). |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Seasonal closure | Slides, Activity Pool, and Shallow Pool closed for general daily ops from Aug 17, 2026 for the season (city press release). |
| Managed by | City of Ouray (Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Showers | Yes |
| Note | Showers $4 (30-minute limit); Snack Shack closed for the season as of Sept 2026 site copy. |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Ouray Hot Springs open?
Seasonal closure: Slides, Activity Pool, and Shallow Pool closed for general daily ops from Aug 17, 2026 for the season (city press release). Hours: Members 10-11 a.m.; public 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (confirm seasonal changes on OurayHotSprings.com).
How hot is Ouray Hot Springs?
The spring's source runs about 150°F. The soaking pools run 95 to 106°F.
Can you soak at Ouray Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Ouray Hot Springs. No current is reported here. Lifeguards: Lifeguarded public pool hours; confirm same-day section openings with the City of Ouray.
How do you get to Ouray Hot Springs?
The road in is paved. Parking: Street and facility parking at 1220 Main Street in Ouray; pool is walk-up, no advance day-use reservation required.
Do you need a reservation for Ouray Hot Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is Ouray Hot Springs free?
The fee is Adults 18-64 $30; youth 3-17 $18; seniors 65-74 $24; 75+ $10; under 3 free.
Is Ouray Hot Springs clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Ouray Hot Springs.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (0.2 mi) .
Sources
2
- https://www.ourayhotsprings.com/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, access.fee, access.hours, access.parking / address, hotSpring.soakingTempF, hotSpring.sourceTempF, hotSpring.soakable / swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote, rules.clothing, access.amenities.note)
- https://cityofouray.com/news_detail_T2_R634.php (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.seasonalClosure, hotSpring.development)
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