This location is sure to be on the bucket list of any hot spring lover! Located just outside of Steamboat Springs, Strawberry Park is built to accentuate and maintain the beautiful, natural environment surroundings. This resort attempts to be as off-grid as possible, located up a dirt road (AWD or 4WD required November 1-May 1), void of many extra amenities, and do not accept credit cards. These large, scenic, open-air pools will get you right into relaxation mode.

• Address: 44200 County Road #36, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
• Distance from Breckenridge: 110 miles, ~2 hours 20 minutes
• Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-Midnight
• Cost: $20 per 2-hour session

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort is located about an hour and a half south of town, between Buena Vista and Salida. They are surrounded by some of Colorado’s most scenic peaks, alongside Chalk Creek. With a large soaking pool, exercise pool, saunas, and steam rooms, this resort has a little bit of everything. The star of the show is their creekside hot springs which allow you to control the temperature with the cool, flowing river.

• Address: 15870 County Road 162, Nathrop, CO 81236
• Distance from Breckenridge: 68 miles, ~1 hour 20 minutes
• Hours: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
• Cost: Monday-Thursday $40, Friday-Sunday $45

To reach Cottonwood Hot Springs, you will head south towards the beautiful Sawatch Range. Their geothermal, gravity-fed springs are full of naturally occurring elements and minerals. The mission of Cottonwood is to operate in harmony with the land of this ancient, sacred site to create a holistic and spiritual center and sustainable community. Their aims are to be a haven for healing, growth, rejuvenation, and restoration. With a variety of pool temperatures and spa services, Cottonwood would be a day well spent!

• Address: 18999 County Road 306, Buena Vista, CO 81211
• Distance from Breckenridge: 66 miles, ~1 hour 20 minutes
• Hours: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
• Cost: Monday-Thursday $30, Friday-Sunday $34

Avalanche Ranch is the furthest away from Breckenridge on this list, but is worth the journey! Located in Redstone, between Glenwood Springs and Aspen, Avalanche Ranch is built into the natural landscape and rock formations of the Crystal River Valley. There are three pools with a tiered layout offering gradient temperatures. To ensure a relaxing experience, reservations are required. They offer two timed entries per day- be sure to book in advance!

• Address: 12863 St. Hwy 131, Redstone, CO 81623
• Distance from Breckenridge: 120 miles, ~2 hours 15 minutes
• Hours: Reservations required (4-hour time slots) 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; Closed Wednesdays
• Cost: $32

Indian Hot Springs is like a tropical paradise in the mountains! The large mineral water swimming pool sits beneath a large translucent dome alongside flowering plants and live banana trees. The geothermal cave pools were hewn into the cavern walls around 1903-1911. For added benefit, you can purchase club mud to absorb toxins and smooth your skin. Their spa offers a wide variety of massages- the Fire Dancer massage features heated river rocks!

• Address: 302 Soda Creek Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
• Distance from Breckenridge: 48 miles, ~1 hour
• Hours: Pools- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Caves- 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Cost: $25-$55

This well-known hot spring resort was established in 1888 and is the world’s largest hot springs pool! The resort is close to downtown- take the pedestrian bridge and stroll downtown Glenwood Springs after your soak! Glenwood Hot Springs Resort offers a variety of extra amenities such as the Sopris Splash Zone for kids, cabana rentals, and a grill and snack bar.

• Address: 401 N River St., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
• Distance from Breckenridge: 96 miles, ~1 hour 40 minutes
• Hours: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
• Cost: $32-$43

West of Glenwood Springs, Iron Mountain Hot Springs overlooks the Colorado River. There are sixteen unique geothermal soaking pools- each one has a different temperature, shape, and experience. There is also a large, cooler, freshwater family pool for kids! Their bathhouse has changing rooms, lockers, showers with shower products, and other amenities. Grab a drink at the Sopris cafe and enjoy the relaxing spa music and river sounds. Iron Mountain also recently added 11 adults-only pools, one freshwater pool with waterfalls, and one cold plunge pool. These new ‘WorldSprings’ pools are inspired by hot springs from around the world! 

• Address: 281 Centennial St., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
• Distance from Breckenridge: 96 miles, ~1 hour 40 minutes
• Hours: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
• Cost: $40-$52 (three-hour soak)