Valley View Hot Springs
Also known as Orient Land Trust Hot Springs
92–106°F
Pool temperatures
Short walk
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Valley View is a clothing-optional hot springs retreat on a conservation property in Colorado's San Luis Valley, run by the Orient Land Trust. Visitors use a series of hillside pools of varying temperature, from a cool swimming pool to hot ponds. Reservations are needed and capacity is limited, and lodging and camping are available on site.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Dogs allowed
- Clothing optionalCommon here, not official policy
- Camping nearbyOn-site tent and RV campsites, plus cabins, rooms and a dormitory. Book ahead, because summer fills up and non-members can only reserve a short time in advance.
- Toilets & showersAlso lodging
- PoolsAbout a dozen pools and ponds, including a large swimming pool (sources vary; the official winter page lists six natural ponds, a swimming pool and two man-made Apple Tree pools)
- ModerateSpring and fall are suggested by one guide.
- HoursDay pass: arrive between 11 am and 6 pm, stay until 8 pm. Overnight guests can use the pools overnight. Closed Dec 1 to 28.
- Reservations required
- Good for kids
- SeasonClosed to visitors each year from Dec 1 to 28. The last 8 miles on gravel County Road GG are plowed by the county in winter. Snow drifts and icy surfaces are common, and winter tires are advised.
- FeesDay pass $20 and overnight pass $40 (rates were raised on July 1, 2025). Supervised children 15 and under are free. A pet fee applies. Cabins, rooms and camping are charged separately.
Best time to go. Spring and fall are suggested by one guide. Summer is busier and books up ahead. In winter the cooler pools are less comfortable, so most people use the warmest pools.
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, so check with Orient Land Trust.
Checked 14 Oct · updated daily
The olt.org site showed a Stage 2 fire ban notice when checked, roughly 3 months before this research. Check current restrictions before visiting. Annual closure Dec 1 to 28. Fees rose on July 1, 2025.
Icy or snow-packed paths and roads in winter. Rough gravel road. Nighttime winter temperatures can fall well below zero. Fire restrictions have applied in dry periods. Pets are not allowed in the pools.
03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Villa Grove.
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The address is 64393 County Road GG, Moffat, CO 81143.
- 2
From US-285 take CO-17 south toward Villa Grove, then follow County Road GG, an 8-mile gravel road, up to the property.
- 3
It is roughly an hour from Salida or Alamosa.
- 4
Pools are on the hillside, reached on foot by dirt paths from the parking area.
38.1920, −105.8160 · nearest town Villa Grove, CO
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Start early and stay close. Places to stay near Villa Grove, from campgrounds to cabins.
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