Area Hot Springs
Strawberry Hot Springs are located approximately 7.0 miles from beautiful downtown Steamboat Springs and are by far one of the most attractive mineral springs in the world. Hot Springs Creek is nestled between Rocky Peak and Copper Ridge. This is the point where a series of hot springs spew from the hillside at temperatures of approximately 150 degrees Fahrenheit, and flow down into the creek. more info
Strawberry Hot Springs is a perfect combination of nurture and nature.
When it's not quite warm enough for water sports, and not nearly cool enough to hit the ski slopes, it's time for Strawberry Hot Springs! And September and October are the perfect months to make a trip to one of Colorado's most inviting hot springs.
Colorado is home to hundreds of the bubbling baths – if you count every trickle and seep. About 93 of them are large enough to hold you and a few friends. But of those, only a few dozen are open to the public, and Strawberry Hot Springs is one of these.
A fabulous display of masonry architecture divides the creek into cells where the water temperature is controlled by adjusting rustic style gates.
The largest hot pool is approximately 19'x 16' and is kept at a temperature of +/- 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The next pool down is slightly smaller and cooler. The cool (creek) pool is larger than both of the other cells put together. It offers a comfortable contrast to the hot pools and sports warm spots due to geothermal venting in various places. The masonry walls were constructed to create 5 waterfalls. In addition a small private pool was created for Watsu; warm water massages. Most recently a beautiful stone stream house, a warm changing area, and picnic area have been added.
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