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 historic hot springs hotel and spa in downtown Ouray with a unique draw: a natural underground vapor cave, one of only two known natural geothermal vapor caves in the United States. Day visitors buy a 2-hour soak pass (walk-in only, capacity capped around 15 people) covering the outdoor mineral pool and the cave. The separate private Lorelei pool is the property’s only clothing-optional soaking area, by reservation.
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.
$55 for two hours is steep for a short soak, and day passes are walk-in only with no advance sale
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 $55
- Hours
- Day visitors roughly daily 8:00am-9:45pm
- Reservations
- Not required; check availability
- Location
- Ouray
Southwest Colorado - Phone
- 970-729-1779
- Website
- Official website
Rate notes: 2-hour day soak including vapor cave; overnight guests get unlimited access; private Lorelei pool and massages priced separately by reservation
Prices, hours, and access can change. The supplied dataset flags these details for confirmation: hours, distance from denver mi, lat, lng. 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
- The vapor cave is genuinely rare - a multi-room natural rock cave with hot pools and steam
- Capacity is capped around 15 soakers, so it never feels crowded or chaotic
- Historic hotel on site with suites and kitchenettes - overnight guests get unlimited soaking
Keep in mind
- $55 for two hours is steep for a short soak, and day passes are walk-in only with no advance sale
- Small property overall - one outdoor pool, one cave; not a full-day destination like the big resorts
Getting there
From Denver to Ouray.
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.
Call ahead before arriving - staff will tell you how busy it is right now since capacity is limited
Overnight guests get unlimited pool and cave access, making a hotel stay the best value
The Lorelei private pool (clothing-optional) and massages require separate reservations
Your questions
Before you head out.
Can I buy a day pass in advance?
No - the official site states day soak passes are sold walk-in only, based on current availability to keep capacity around 15.
Is Wiesbaden adults-only?
No, it is not adults-only overall. The private Lorelei pool is the only clothing-optional soaking area; the rest is clothing-required and families stay at the hotel.
What is the vapor cave?
A naturally occurring underground geothermal vapor cave with hot spring pools inside - one of only two known natural vapor caves in the US.