The Long Way
Ouray County
People working inside a steaming outdoor hot spring pool surrounded by snow.
Plate I. Maintenance at Orvis Hot Springs. From orvishotsprings.com
An outdoor pool surrounded by lush greenery and mountains under a blue sky.
Plate II. Natural hot spring pool, Orvis Hot Springs. From orvishotsprings.com
A stone pool and cascading water feature outdoors.
Plate III. Hot spring pool, Orvis Hot Springs. From orvishotsprings.com
A hot spring pool with yurts and mountains in the background.
Plate IV. Pool and yurts, Orvis Hot Springs. From orvishotsprings.com
A steaming hot spring with flowers in the foreground.
Plate V. Steaming pool and grounds, Orvis Hot Springs. From orvishotsprings.com
An outdoor hot spring pool with mountains in the background.
Plate VI. Pool area, Orvis Hot Springs. From orvishotsprings.com
A woman relaxing and floating in a natural hot spring or pool with a stone waterfall background.
Plate VII. Soaking pool, Orvis Hot Springs. From orvishotsprings.com
A tent is set up with mountains in the background.
Plate VIII. Camping area, Orvis Hot Springs. From orvishotsprings.com

Orvis Hot Springs

Ridgway, Ouray County, Colorado. Clothing-optional, natural hot springs resort.

Details

Map. Ridgway, Ouray County, Colorado. Larger map
Where
1585 County Rd. 3, Ridgway, CO 81432. Directions
When
Day soaking 9:00am-9:00pm, last admittance at 8:00pm.
Season
Campground open year-round; tent and vehicle camping on a limited basis.
Fees
Adult all-day $35; one-hour quick dip $35 with $5 refunded at checkout; children 4-12 $12; children 3 and under free; towel rental $3.
Access
Island and Smokers Ponds cleaned Thursdays; Sauna, Lobster Pot and Cold Plunge cleaned Fridays; the Pond closes two to three days a month between 7:00am and 5:00pm for cleaning.
Walk-in or reserve
Massages by appointment; call (970) 779-1797.
Phone
(970) 779-1797
Managed by
Orvis Hot Springs.

Natural hot springs most famous for their lithium content.

Sources

  1. orvishotsprings.com/hot-springs-pools
  2. orvishotsprings.com/rates-2
  3. orvishotsprings.com