Strawberry Hot Springs
- Soaking temperature
- 102-106°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Road
- Gravel
- Permit
- Required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
the soaking pools run 102 to 106°F at Strawberry Hot Springs, a developed hot spring in Routt County, Colorado, managed by Strawberry Park Hot Springs (private).
Closures and warnings
After dark the pools are clothing-optional and 18+ only; minors not permitted after sundown. No food, glass, smoking, or alcohol; bags are checked. As of September 28, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Developed |
|---|---|
| Soaking temperature | 102-106°F |
| Pools | 5 |
| Soakable | Yes |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
Access
| Road | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Road note | About 7 miles from downtown Steamboat Springs on County Road 36; last about 2 miles unpaved. Nov 1 to May 1: Routt County requires 4WD/AWD with snow tires and/or chains. |
| Parking | On-site parking included with a pool reservation; no RV/trailer parking; limited capacity. |
| When it fills | Without a reservation, parking is not guaranteed. |
| Fee | $30 adult / $20 children 17 and under; cash only on site (no cards, checks, or ATM). |
| Hours | Sun-Thu 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (last entry 8 p.m.); Fri-Sat 10 a.m. to midnight (last entry 10 p.m.). Open 365 days. |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Reservation window | 2-hour pool reservation slots required; reservations open 30 days in advance. Lodging reservations open 90 days in advance. |
| Managed by | Strawberry Park Hot Springs (private) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Note | Heated changing cabin; lodging and massage on site. No cell service or Wi-Fi. |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Glass | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Strawberry Hot Springs open?
After dark the pools are clothing-optional and 18+ only; minors not permitted after sundown. No food, glass, smoking, or alcohol; bags are checked. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Sun-Thu 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (last entry 8 p.m.); Fri-Sat 10 a.m. to midnight (last entry 10 p.m.). Open 365 days.
How hot is Strawberry Hot Springs?
The soaking pools run 102 to 106°F. There are 5 pools.
Can you soak at Strawberry Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Strawberry Hot Springs. No current is reported here.
How do you get to Strawberry Hot Springs?
The road in is gravel. About 7 miles from downtown Steamboat Springs on County Road 36; last about 2 miles unpaved. Nov 1 to May 1: Routt County requires 4WD/AWD with snow tires and/or chains. Parking: On-site parking included with a pool reservation; no RV/trailer parking; limited capacity. Without a reservation, parking is not guaranteed.
Do you need a reservation for Strawberry Hot Springs?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required: 2-hour pool reservation slots required; reservations open 30 days in advance. Lodging reservations open 90 days in advance.
Is Strawberry Hot Springs free?
The fee is $30 adult / $20 children 17 and under; cash only on site (no cards, checks, or ATM).
What facilities are at Strawberry Hot Springs?
Restrooms. Heated changing cabin; lodging and massage on site. No cell service or Wi-Fi.
Nearby
Sources
3
- https://www.strawberryhotsprings.com/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.hours / fee cash-only, access.permitRequired / reservationWindow, access.roadNote / winter 4WD requirement, rules.dogs not_allowed, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / hotSpring.soakable, access.amenities)
- https://www.strawberryhotsprings.com/faq (accessed September 28, 2026; backs rules.glass / hazardNote, access.roadNote)
- https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/strawberry-park-hot-springs-colorado (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.poolCount / soakingTempF 102-106F / development)