Upper Arkansas Valley, Colorado
Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa
Cottonwood Hot Springs is a rustic inn and spa west of Buena Vista on the road toward Cottonwood Pass, with several outdoor soaking pools. Call ahead to confirm hours and rules.
Check before you goWe couldn’t confirm that it’s open right now. Check the official site, or with the agency that runs it, before you drive.Last checked November 2026
- Getting there
- Drive up
- Clothing
- Swimsuits required
- Pools
- Several rock-lined soaking pools
- Stay the night
- Inn rooms and cabins on site
- Managed by
- Private
In any natural hot spring, keep your head above the water. Health officials advise it because of a rare amoeba that can enter through the nose.
New to hot springs? A slow soak is a five-step way to enjoy the water safely.
Good for: quiet soaking. Something out of date? Let us know and we’ll check it.
Warm water, closer to home
No hot spring nearby?
Warm-water sessions at your own pool, or your community’s, in and around Flagstaff, by request. And there are small water practices you can do at home, in a bath.