Orvis Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Orvis Hot Springs is a $35 developed soak in Ouray County, Colorado, about 56 minutes' drive from Telluride: 126 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely November to April.
- Day pass $35
- Developed
- No pets
about 56 min
41 mi from Telluride, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 126 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry ORVIS HOT SPRING
- Day pass
"Adult, All Day: $35 per person." (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Hours
"HOURS OF OPERATION: 9:00am to 9:00pm* 7 Days/Week" (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- None posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Clothing
"Policy Disclosure: Clothing Optional for Adults 18 years & over Bathing suits required for guests 17 years & under."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Dogs
"Pets are not welcome at any soaking area, grass areas or guest rooms (service dogs excepted, of course)."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Snow
- Likely November to AprilComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, orvishotsprings.com
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
126 F at the source, from NOAA's Thermal Springs List (1980 survey). That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry ORVIS HOT SPRING
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Orvis Hot Springs?
Yes.
"Adult, All Day: $35 per person." (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
How much is a day pass at Orvis Hot Springs?
- Adult - All Day
- $35 per person
- Adult - One-Hour Quick Dip
- $35 per person
- Children, 4-12 years old
- $12 per child
- Children, 3 & under
- Free
Quick Dip: We ask that you prepay $35 and we will refund $5 at check out. *Lodging & Camping Guests: 24-Hour Access to the Hot Springs! Late Soakers Must Arrive by 8:00pm.
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Orvis Hot Springs open?
"HOURS OF OPERATION: 9:00am to 9:00pm* 7 Days/Week" (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Orvis Hot Springs?
None is posted. not posted
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"Pets are not welcome at any soaking area, grass areas or guest rooms (service dogs excepted, of course)."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
"Policy Disclosure: Clothing Optional for Adults 18 years & over Bathing suits required for guests 17 years & under."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely November to April at the spring.
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Road and gate closures: check the operator's website.
Before you go
- Day pass: Adult - All Day $35 per person; Adult - One-Hour Quick Dip $35 per person; Children, 4-12 years old $12 per child; Children, 3 & under Free.
- No permit or reservation is posted.
- Hours: HOURS OF OPERATION: 9:00am to 9:00pm* 7 Days/Week
- Snow likely November to April.
- Clothing: Policy Disclosure: Clothing Optional for Adults 18 years & over Bathing suits required for guests 17 years & under.
- Dogs: Pets are not welcome at any soaking area, grass areas or guest rooms (service dogs excepted, of course).
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Orvis Hot Springs.
Camping near Orvis Hot Springs
"Campers enjoy 24-hours access to the hot springs as well as use of our community kitchen. Tent and vehicle camping are available year-round on a limited basis."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Nearby hot springs (6)
All 17 hot springs in ColoradoSouthern Colorado hot springs (6)
Questions
Is Orvis Hot Springs free?
"Adult, All Day: $35 per person." (punctuation adjusted)Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Orvis Hot Springs clothing optional?
"Policy Disclosure: Clothing Optional for Adults 18 years & over Bathing suits required for guests 17 years & under."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
"Pets are not welcome at any soaking area, grass areas or guest rooms (service dogs excepted, of course)."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can you camp at Orvis Hot Springs?
"Campers enjoy 24-hours access to the hot springs as well as use of our community kitchen. Tent and vehicle camping are available year-round on a limited basis."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Orvis Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"HOURS OF OPERATION: 9:00am to 9:00pm* 7 Days/Week" (punctuation adjusted)Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Sources and last checked
Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).
- ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso: water temperatureChecked Oct 11, 2026
- orvishotsprings.com/rates-2: fee, hours, day pass pricesChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- orvishotsprings.com: clothing, campingChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- orvishotsprings.com/policies-information-2: dogsChecked Oct 11, 2026
- Drive times from Telluride, Grand Junction, Gunnison: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule