Orvis Hot Springs
65–112°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Orvis is a privately run, clothing-optional hot springs resort near Ridgway, Colorado, with ten soaking areas fed by untreated lithium-rich spring water. Pool temperatures run from a roughly 65 F cold plunge to about 112 F. Day passes are paid, and the resort also offers lodge rooms, camping and private tubs.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- No dogs
- Clothing optionalCommon here, not official policy
- Camping nearbyThe resort has tent camping, RV sites and six lodge rooms with shared bathrooms. Check-in is 3 to 8 pm and check-out is by 11 am. Pets are allowed only in the campground, not at the pools, grass areas or guest rooms (service dogs excepted).
- Changing rooms & showersAlso lodging, parking
- PoolsTen soaking areas plus a sauna
- Moderate
- HoursDay use 9:00 am to 9:00 pm daily, last admittance 8:00 pm. Lodging and camping guests have 24-hour access.
- Good for kids
- FeesDay soak per the resort's rates page: adult all-day $35, one-hour quick dip $30, children $12, towel rental $3. Other guides list lower, older prices of about $26 to $28, so confirm before going. Memberships and private tub rentals are available. Lodging and camping guests get 24-hour pool access.
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
Check before you go
The Gold Mountain Fire (39,747 acres, 92% contained) is 3 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed.
Checked 14 Oct · updated daily
No closures or fire or road restrictions found in searches for 2025 and 2026. The resort's site and recent guides show it open daily, weather permitting. Ages 17 and under must wear swimsuits, and the resort lists adults-only access after 9 pm.
Pools range from a cold plunge up to about 112 F in the hottest tub, so limit time in the hot tubs. Pools are drained and cleaned about every 10 to 15 days, so one may be closed for a few hours. No electronics are allowed in the pool areas.
03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Ridgway.
- 1
The resort is at 1585 County Road 3, just south of Ridgway, Colorado, off US Highway 550.
- 2
It sits between Ridgway and Ouray, with a paved drive-up approach and on-site parking.
- 3
Day soakers park perpendicular to the building or the fence, per the resort's policies.
38.1330, −107.7360 · nearest town Ridgway, CO
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Ridgway, from campgrounds to cabins.
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