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.
Valley View Hot Springs is a rustic, off-grid hot-springs sanctuary near Villa Grove managed by the nonprofit Orient Land Trust. Six natural pools (roughly 80–101°F) and a sauna are scattered across a wilderness preserve surrounded by BLM land — two near the parking area, four along a short hiking trail. The entire property is clothing-optional and all-ages, with daily guest numbers capped to protect the land.
Plan your visit
The supplied information lists reservations as required. Check the operator’s booking process before choosing a date.
Reservations are mandatory and capacity is strictly limited — non-members can only book 24 hours ahead
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 $20
- Hours
- Day passes: arrive 11am–6pm, stay until 8pm; overnight guests 11am arrival to 8pm departure
- Reservations
- Required — book ahead
- Location
- Villa Grove
San Luis Valley - Phone
- 719-256-4315
- Website
- Official website
Rate notes: $20 day pass (arrive 11am–6pm, stay until 8pm); $40 overnight pass per person per night plus separate accommodation fee; supervised children 15 & under free
Prices, hours, and access can change. The supplied dataset flags these details for confirmation: 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
- Remote off-grid wilderness setting with dark skies, hiking trails, and capped capacity for a genuinely quiet soak
- Nonprofit-run and affordable: $20 day passes, kids 15 & under free, with rustic cabins, camping, and shared lodging
- Clothing-optional, all-ages environment surrounded by miles of public open space
Keep in mind
- Reservations are mandatory and capacity is strictly limited — non-members can only book 24 hours ahead
- Access is via dirt roads that can be rough in winter; facilities are rustic (composting toilets, communal kitchens)
- Pools run cooler than resort springs (80–101°F) and the last stretch of road plus the property are remote
Getting there
From Denver to Villa Grove.
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.
Reservations are mandatory — call 719-256-4315; members get longer booking windows, so consider Orient Land Trust membership if you visit often
Day-pass guests must arrive between 11am and 6pm; bring food and supplies since the nearest services are a drive away
It is fully clothing-optional — know that going in, and supervise children at all times
Your questions
Before you head out.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes — reservations are mandatory for both day passes and overnight stays because daily guest numbers are limited. Call 719-256-4315.
Is Valley View clothing optional?
Yes — the entire property is clothing-optional and all-ages, with supervised children 15 and under admitted free.
What lodging is available?
Private historic cabins, the shared Oak house, tent sites, and vehicle/RV sites (rustic, some with electric) — overnight passes ($40/person/night) are charged on top of the accommodation fee.