Ouray Hot Springs Pool
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Ouray Hot Springs Pool is a $30 developed soak in Ouray County, Colorado, about 67 minutes' drive from Telluride: 156 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely October to May.
- Day pass $30
- Developed
about 67 min
49.1 mi from Telluride, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 156 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry OURAY HOT SPRINGS
- Day pass
"Adults 18-64 | $30."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Hours
"Member Hours 10 am - 11 am *Must have a VALID 12-month membership to enter during Members Only times Open to the Public 11 am - 8 pm"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- No reservation needed.
"No reservations needed (view discounts below for groups larger than 20)"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026 - Clothing
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
- Dogs
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
- Snow
- Likely October to MayComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Managed by
- City of Ouray
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
156 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 OURAY HOT SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Ouray Hot Springs Pool?
Yes.
"Adults 18-64 | $30."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
How much is a day pass at Ouray Hot Springs Pool?
- Children under 3
- Free
- Youth 3-17
- $18
- Adults 18-64
- $30
- Senior 65-74
- $24
- Super Senior 75+
- $10
Unlimited Slides $5/day (12-7 pm Memorial Day through Aug. 17). Showers $4 (limit of 30 minutes).
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Ouray Hot Springs Pool open?
"Member Hours 10 am - 11 am *Must have a VALID 12-month membership to enter during Members Only times Open to the Public 11 am - 8 pm"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Ouray Hot Springs Pool?
No reservation needed.
"No reservations needed (view discounts below for groups larger than 20)"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
Not posted by the operator.
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Not posted by the operator.
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely October to May 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: Children under 3 Free; Youth 3-17 $18; Adults 18-64 $30; Senior 65-74 $24; Super Senior 75+ $10.
- No reservation needed.
- Hours: Member Hours 10 am - 11 am *Must have a VALID 12-month membership to enter during Members Only times Open to the Public 11 am - 8 pm
- Snow likely October to May.
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Ouray Hot Springs Pool.
Nearby hot springs (6)
All 17 hot springs in ColoradoSouthern Colorado hot springs (6)
Questions
Is Ouray Hot Springs Pool free?
"Adults 18-64 | $30."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Ouray Hot Springs Pool clothing optional?
Can I bring my dog?
Is Ouray Hot Springs Pool open, and what are the hours?
"Member Hours 10 am - 11 am *Must have a VALID 12-month membership to enter during Members Only times Open to the Public 11 am - 8 pm"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation?
"No reservations needed (view discounts below for groups larger than 20)"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
- visitouray.com/ourayhotspringspool: fee, hours, permit or reservation, clothing (not posted), dogs (not posted), day pass pricesChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- Drive times from Telluride, Durango, Grand Junction: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule
- Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Wikimedia Commons, Public domainChecked by eye Oct 12, 2026