Initial planning guide · Built from the supplied dataset. Full editorial review and venue photography are still in progress.
The experience
A place worth getting to know.
A family-run artesian hot pool (kept at 98-100°F) on the San Luis Valley floor with big views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, minutes from Great Sand Dunes National Park. The main 50x100-ft pool is family-friendly; a separate adults-only Greenhouse offers hotter soaking pools, a sauna and a bar. On-site lodging includes RV sites, tent sites, glamping cabins and a family hacienda, plus the Mile Deep Grille restaurant.
Plan your visit
The supplied information does not list a general admission reservation requirement. Special services, capacity limits, and seasonal availability may still need advance planning.
Warm (98-100°F) rather than truly hot water; the therapy pool is the only hotter option
This is a short overview based on the initial supplied dataset. Prices, hours, access rules, and driving estimates have not been independently checked for publication. Use the practical details below as a starting point, then confirm your plans with the operator or land manager.
Good to know
The practical details.
- Admission / rates
- Listed from $9
- Hours
- 10am-10pm daily (winter 1pm-8pm); CLOSED Thursdays for cleaning
- Reservations
- Not required; check availability
- Location
- Hooper
San Luis Valley - Phone
- (719) 378-2807
- Website
- Official website
Rate notes: Daily admission (main pool): $9 adults 13+, $6 seniors 65+ and kids 3-12, free under 2. Adults-only Greenhouse adds $4/day. Monthly/year passes and punch cards available.
Prices, hours, and access can change. The supplied dataset flags these details for confirmation: price min, distance from denver mi, drive time. Use the official website or call the operator for your travel date.
A closer look
Hot Springs at a glance.
- Age restrictions
- No
- On-site lodging
- Yes
The honest take
What to love. What to consider.
The highlights
- Extremely affordable admission and lodging near Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Adults-only Greenhouse with bar gives a quieter alternative to the lively main pool
- On-site campground, cabins and grill make an easy overnight hot-spring stop
Keep in mind
- Warm (98-100°F) rather than truly hot water; the therapy pool is the only hotter option
- Entire facility closes every Thursday for cleaning, so check your travel day
- Remote location with no services nearby; RV sites have no sewer hookups (dump station only)
Getting there
From Denver to Hooper.
Approximate distance
Estimated drive
Drive times are planning estimates. Weather, mountain roads, traffic, and seasonal closures can change your route. Check the operator’s directions before leaving.
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Plan your visit
Make the most of your visit.
Plan around the Thursday closure — it is a hard closure for draining/cleaning
Bring your own towel; rentals are extra
Stay overnight in a tent ($30) or RV site for sunset/night soaking with mountain views
Your questions
Before you head out.
How hot is the water?
The main pool is kept at 98-100°F (warm, comfortable swimming temperature); a 25-person therapy pool is hotter at about 105-107°F. It is warm rather than truly scalding hot-spring water.
Do I need a reservation?
No reservations are needed for day swimming — just show up. Lodging (RV/tent/cabin) should be reserved in advance.
Is there a kids area?
Yes — the main pool is family-friendly with a diving board and open swim; the Greenhouse soaking area is adults-only (21+).