Steamboat Hot Springs
- Source temp
- 102°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
The source runs about 102°F; the soaking pools run 96 to 105°F at Steamboat Hot Springs, a developed hot spring in Routt County, Colorado, managed by Old Town Hot Springs (private; downtown Steamboat Springs).
Soaking
| Development | Developed |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 102°F |
| Soaking temperature | 96-105°F |
| Pools | 9 |
| Soakable | Yes Public day admission to Heart Spring-fed outdoor mineral pools; no reservation required for standard day use. |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | 136 Lincoln Avenue, downtown Steamboat Springs; near free town bus stop at Lincoln and 3rd Street. |
| Fee | Adult (15+) $35 daily; youth (3-14) $27; senior (65+) $32; ages 0-2 free (operator rates) |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 6am-9pm (gym 5:30am); Sat-Sun 7am-9pm; pools clear 15 min before close; closed Christmas and Thanksgiving |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Old Town Hot Springs (private; downtown Steamboat Springs) |
| Note | Day-use lockers free downstairs; towel rental $3; outdoor mineral pools plus lap and community pools. |
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Rules
| Glass | Not allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Steamboat Hot Springs open?
Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-9pm (gym 5:30am); Sat-Sun 7am-9pm; pools clear 15 min before close; closed Christmas and Thanksgiving.
How hot is Steamboat Hot Springs?
The spring's source runs about 102°F. The soaking pools run 96 to 105°F. There are 9 pools.
Can you soak at Steamboat Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Steamboat Hot Springs. No current is reported here.
How do you get to Steamboat Hot Springs?
The road in is paved. 136 Lincoln Avenue, downtown Steamboat Springs; near free town bus stop at Lincoln and 3rd Street.
Do you need a reservation for Steamboat Hot Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is Steamboat Hot Springs free?
The fee is Adult (15+) $35 daily; youth (3-14) $27; senior (65+) $32; ages 0-2 free (operator rates).
Is Steamboat Hot Springs clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Steamboat Hot Springs.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest (0.5 mi) .
Sources
4
- https://oldtownhotsprings.org/ (accessed September 29, 2026; backs manager / access.roadNote, hotSpring.poolCount, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType / entryType / access.permitRequired)
- https://oldtownhotsprings.org/contact/ (accessed September 29, 2026; backs access.hours)
- https://oldtownhotsprings.org/rates/ (accessed September 29, 2026; backs access.fee, access.hours / pools clear 15 minutes before facility closing, rules.glass, access.amenities.note)
- https://oldtownhotsprings.org/soaking-pools/ (accessed September 29, 2026; backs hotSpring.sourceTempF, hotSpring.soakingTempF, hotSpring.development / soakable / soakableReason)