Don't Miss Activity: Soak in the Hot Springs in Steamboat, Colorado
Relax, Revitalize, Rejuvenate...in Steamboat's Hot Springs
The name Steamboat Springs is certainly fitting for a town with over 150 mineral springs in the local area. Before the arrival of the first pioneer settlers, the Ute Indians made Steamboat their summer home. The Utes believed the local springs had the power to rejuvenate strength & spirit, and they often visited the springs after battles. Once the pioneer settlers arrived and word spread about the hot springs in Steamboat, trains began to bring visitors seeking the same power of the hot springs as the Utes. We invite you to come to Steamboat to experience the power of rejuvenation in our hot springs ~ you certainly won't be disappointed you did!
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Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Experience one of the most beautiful mineral hot springs in the world! Strawberry Park Hot Springs is our choice for the Most Scenic Hot Springs in Steamboat. Located just outside of town, between Rocky Peak and Copper Ridge, the hot springs flow from the hillside (at temperatures of approximately 150 degrees) into the creek and pools below. There are several pools with varying temperatures, ranging from +/- 104 degrees to a cold plunge pool.
The hot springs is located on an unimproved dirt road, with four-wheel drive vehicles or chains required from November 1 - May 1. Two local companies offer a daily shuttle service to/from Strawberry Park: Sweet Pea Tours and Hot Springs Adventures - please inquire at our concierge desk.
Pamper yourself with a Watsu massage in a private pool of warm, untreated hot springs water. Several other massage options are available daily from 10am-9pm. Share the experience with a side-by-side massage as well! Our concierge would be more than happy to assist you with booking your hot springs massage appointments.
Strawberry Park opens daily, year-round, at 10am & closes at 10:30pm Sunday-Thursday and midnight on Friday & Saturday. Please note that clothing is optional after dark, and no one under 18 years old is admitted after sunset. Don't forget to bring your own towel - changing facilities and bathrooms are located onsite.
Old Town Hot Springs
Located in the heart of downtown, the Old Town Hot Springs is our choice for the Best Family-Oriented Hot Springs in Steamboat! With 2 BRAND NEW 230 foot waterslides, newly remodeled mineral hot springs pools (ranging from 98 to 103 degrees), and an Olympic-size lap pool, plenty of fun awaits you and your family! In addition, there is a Kiddie Pool that is open during the summer only. Enroll in one of the many Aquatics Programs!
The hot springs is conveniently located on Lincoln Avenue and the free city bus route. If you are looking to fit in a workout, aerobics or yoga class while on vacation, check out Old Town's fitness center and class schedule. Child care is available onsite!
Top off your hot springs experience with a massage! Schedule a Swedish, Deep Tissue or Thai massage, and bring a little relaxation to your vacation.
Old Town is open daily, and hours vary depending on the season - stop by our concierge desk for more information, including fees and seasonal hours.
Downtown Steamboat Mineral Hot Springs Walking Tour
Interested in seeing more hot springs? There is a self-guided walking tour for downtown Steamboat that includes stops at several hot springs. Begin your walking tour at The Depot, Steamboat's old train depot, located at 1001 13th Street (across the river/street from Bud Werner Memorial Library).
Hot Springs Stop #1: Lithia Spring (a 10 minute walk from the Depot on 13th Street)
The milky waters of the Lithia Spring contain a high content of lithium, which is believed to have beneficial and medicinal qualities. H.W. Gossard constructed the stone columns at the entrance in the early 1930s, and had plans to bottle the water & call it 'Miraquelle'.
Hot Springs Stop #2: Steamboat/Black Sulphur/Narcissus/Terrace Springs (13th & Lincoln)
The once geyser-like Steamboat Spring used to make a sound that reminded the early settlers of a steamboat, which is how Steamboat Springs got its name! Black Sulphur Spring has turned a dark color as nature is continuously reducing the hydrogen sulfide to sulfur in the spring. A little further up the river, the Narcissus and Terrace Springs contain mud that once was regarded as an effective treatment for skin disorders.
Hot Springs Stop #3: Sulphur/Sweetwater/Lake/Soda Springs (13th & Lincoln)
Sulphur Spring is by far the most fragrant of the springs with its sulphur gas - you will definitely notice the scent when you drive by! The Utes regarded this spring as having 'curative powers'. You will notice the rings on several stones that were used by the settlers to tether their horses. Soda Spring, located under the gazebo, was a favorite for guests of the old Cabin Hotel, who used its water for lemonade.
Hot Springs Stop #4: Iron Spring (12th & Lincoln)
The Utes once used the colored mud from Iron Spring for various ceremonies. In 1875, the Crawford family (Steamboat's first early pioneer settlers) arrived and built a log cabin just above the spring. The Crawfords found many uses for the spring water, including making 'Iron Water Lemonade'.
Hot Springs Stop #5: The Heart Spring/Bathhouse (136 Lincoln Avenue)
The Heart Spring was a favorite area for the Utes, and the hill located behind the spring is reputed to have been the site of the last battle between the Ute and Arapaho tribes. In 1887, the Crawfords built a log bathhouse here, and in 1909, it was replaced by a large stone bathhouse with indoor and outdoor pools fed by the spring. This site is now home to Old Town Hot Springs.
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