Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
98–108°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa, formerly Mineral Hot Springs, is a commercial spa on Highway 17 in the San Luis Valley near Moffat. Natural mineral water feeds three soaking pools at about 98 to 108F, with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Day guests can soak for a fee, and the property also has lodging, meals for overnight guests and massage.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Camping nearbyA Yelp listing says the property offers camping, yurts and tipis, plus hotel rooms. Check the official site for current options and rates.
- Lodging & food
- Pools3 main soaking pools (98F, 104F and a hotter pool), plus jacuzzi hot tubs
- HoursDay guests: 9:30 AM to 9:50 PM Sunday to Wednesday, 9:30 AM to 8 PM Thursday to Saturday (per the official pools page, which may be dated). Overnight guests can soak from 7:30 AM to 9:50 PM.
- Good for kids
- FeesThe official pools page lists day-guest adult admission at $18. Local soak is $15 with ID. Ages 4-14 and seniors 65+ are $15. Tuesdays are $12. That page may be out of date, so confirm current prices before visiting. Overnight guests get soaking included in their stay.
Best time to go. Tuesdays have a lower day-guest price. Overnight guests get exclusive soaking early in the morning.
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
No closures reported
No closure, fire or weather warning found in Forest Service, wildfire (NIFC) or National Weather Service feeds. That isn't confirmation it's open.
Checked 14 Oct · updated daily
Reviews on TripAdvisor dated through December 2025, and one listed for June 2026, show it operating.
The site is at high elevation, about 7,500 to 7,700 ft, and the spa advises acclimatizing before soaking. Reviewers mention slippery decking and no-see-ums.
03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Moffat.
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The spa is at 28640 County Road 58 EE, Moffat, on Highway 17.
- 2
It is about 32 miles south of Salida and 50 miles north of Alamosa.
- 3
It sits one mile south of the Highway 285 junction.
- 4
The pools are at the property, with no hike.
38.1680, −105.9240 · nearest town Moffat, CO
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Moffat, from campgrounds to cabins.
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