Valley View Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Valley View Hot Springs is a $20 developed soak in Saguache County, Colorado, about 49 minutes' drive from Salida: 99 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely November to May.
- Day pass $20
- Developed
about 49 min
38.9 mi from Salida, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 99 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry VALLEY VIEW HOT SPRINGS
- Day pass
"Day Pass $20 Overnight Pass $40."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Hours
"With a day pass, we ask you to arrive between 11 am to 6 pm, and you’re free to stay until 8 pm." (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
"Reservations are always recommended as we limit the number of people allowed on the property each day."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Clothing
"We have a clothing-optional policy throughout the entire property."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Dogs
"We do allow well behaved, leashed pets to stay in our private cabins, but not in the shared houses (Sunset House, Oak House, or Spruce House)."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Snow
- Likely November to MayComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, olt.org
- Last checked
- October 2026
Trail and trailhead
The operator says:
"Our ponds are along short, rugged, and well-used trails."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Water temperature
99 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 VALLEY VIEW HOT SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Valley View Hot Springs?
Yes.
"Day Pass $20 Overnight Pass $40."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
How much is a day pass at Valley View Hot Springs?
- Day Pass
- $20
- Overnight Pass
- $40
Supervised children 15 and under admitted free for both Day Passes and Overnight Passes.
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Valley View Hot Springs open?
"With a day pass, we ask you to arrive between 11 am to 6 pm, and you’re free to stay until 8 pm." (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Valley View Hot Springs?
"Reservations are always recommended as we limit the number of people allowed on the property each day."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"We do allow well behaved, leashed pets to stay in our private cabins, but not in the shared houses (Sunset House, Oak House, or Spruce House)."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
"We have a clothing-optional policy throughout the entire property."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely November 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: Day Pass $20; Overnight Pass $40.
- Reservations are always recommended as we limit the number of people allowed on the property each day.
- Hours: With a day pass, we ask you to arrive between 11 am to 6 pm, and you’re free to stay until 8 pm.
- Snow likely November to May.
- Clothing: We have a clothing-optional policy throughout the entire property.
- Dogs: We do allow well behaved, leashed pets to stay in our private cabins, but not in the shared houses (Sunset House, Oak House, or Spruce House).
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Valley View Hot Springs.
Camping near Valley View Hot Springs
"Whether in a private cabin, a shared house, or pitching a tent under the trees, we welcome you to embrace the culture of Valley View Hot Springs."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Nearby hot springs (6)
All 17 hot springs in ColoradoSouthern Colorado hot springs (6)
Questions
Is Valley View Hot Springs free?
"Day Pass $20 Overnight Pass $40."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Valley View Hot Springs clothing optional?
"We have a clothing-optional policy throughout the entire property."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
"We do allow well behaved, leashed pets to stay in our private cabins, but not in the shared houses (Sunset House, Oak House, or Spruce House)."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can you camp at Valley View Hot Springs?
"Whether in a private cabin, a shared house, or pitching a tent under the trees, we welcome you to embrace the culture of Valley View Hot Springs."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Valley View Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"With a day pass, we ask you to arrive between 11 am to 6 pm, and you’re free to stay until 8 pm." (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
- olt.org/valley-view-hot-springs-guidelines/accommodation: fee, hours, day pass prices, campingChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- olt.org/valley-view-hot-springs-guidelines: permit or reservation, clothing, trailChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- olt.org/about/faqs: dogsChecked Oct 11, 2026
- Drive times from Salida, Alamosa, Buena Vista: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule