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Yampa Valley, Colorado

Strawberry Park Hot Springs

Strawberry Park is a rustic set of rock-lined pools in the forest outside Steamboat Springs, with cabins and tent sites. Reservations are required, payment is cash only, and after dark the pools are adults only and clothing optional.

OpenNov 1 to May 1, Routt County requires 4WD with snow tires or chains to reach the springsLast checked November 2026
Getting there
Last 2 miles unpaved; 4WD with snow tires or chains required in winter
Children
All ages during the day; 18+ after dark
Clothing
Swimsuits by day; clothing optional after dark
Cost and hours
See current prices and hours on the official site
Pools
Natural rock-lined pools along a mountain creek
Reservations
Required (per person, timed slots)
Stay the night
Cabins and tent sites (no RVs)
Managed by
Private

Good to know. Winter road requires 4WD with snow tires or chains; cash only

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.

Good for: camping, winter trip. Something out of date?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.

See sessions Practices for home