Valley View Hot Springs
Valley View Hot Springs is a nonprofit land trust property above the San Luis Valley with natural warm ponds, camping and cabins. The whole property is clothing optional, visitor numbers are capped, and reservations are recommended.
- Water
- 92–96°F
- Getting there
- Drive up, then short rugged trails at 8,600–9,000 ft
- Children
- All ages (parents fully responsible)
- Clothing
- Clothing optional throughout the property
- Cost and hours
- See current prices and hours on the official site
- Pools
- Natural ponds on a hillside reached by short, rugged trails
- Reservations
- Recommended; prepaid, and all adults must register before arrival
- Stay the night
- Campsites, cabins and rooms
- Managed by
- Orient Land Trust (nonprofit)
Good to know. Remote, about 35 minutes from the nearest gas or groceries; trails are rocky
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: camping, quiet soaking. Something out of date? Let us know and we’ll check it.
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.