In some of Colorado‘s most beautiful locations, you can take off all of your clothes.
More than adventurous hiking and camping activities are available in this Rocky Mountain state.
Thanks to its unique environment and abundant natural resources, Colorado has numerous outstanding hot springs, many of which are clothing-optional.
A bare-naked swim in one of these natural pools is without a doubt an unforgettable experience.
Between the greatest clothing-optional hot springs in Colorado, there is a lot to experience: all-inclusive resorts or just day visits, outdoor or indoor pools, and all at different temperatures.
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1. Valley View Hot Springs, Moffat
Valley View Hot Springs is located in the town of Moffat, in the central part of Colorado.
The Orient Land Trust manages the 2,000 acres of community-owned land, which provides a clothing-optional oasis for anyone seeking an open community experience.
Enjoy the wildlife, nature walks, body-temperature ponds, saunas and hot tubs.
The complex is powered entirely by the hot water from the springs.
Valley View Hot Springs offers natural spring-fed pools, camping, showers and much more.
2. Desert Reef Hot Springs, Royal Gorge County
Desert Reef Hot Springs, located in central Colorado, is the perfect clothing-optional desert getaway for you.
The clothing-optional hot springs are located on the site of a well constructed by Conoco Oil in the 1940s.
The hot springs are a top location for people looking for a unique outdoor experience as well as a great opportunity to reconnect with nature.
The temperature of the water in the springs is regulated below that of the human body, so it is warm but not too hot, i.e. between 94 to 96 degrees.
You can also enjoy shade lounging space, the greenhouse lounge and hot showers in addition to the springs and outdoor pool.
3. Orvis Hot Springs, Ridgway
Orvis Hot Springs & Spa is located in Ridgway in the southwestern part of Colorado.
It is a luxury hot springs resort that is also clothing-optional.
If you want a complete wellness experience in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, this is the perfect place for you.
Orvis Hot Springs offers natural lithium water in its several outdoor and indoor hot springs soaking pools, as well as massage treatments.
The pools vary in temperatures, with some being close to body temperature and others, such as the lobster pot, being much hotter.
At Orvis Hot Springs, you can choose between staying in one of the luxurious rooms or camping under the stars.
Electronics and cameras are not permitted in the resort’s hot springs areas for privacy reasons, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
4. Strawberry Park Hot Springs, Steamboat Springs
Strawberry Park Hot Springs is located in northern Colorado, in the heart of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
The resort is known for its 104-degree mineral water hot springs, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.
The springs are encircled by a dense forest, creating a mystical atmosphere.
After a massage, relax in one of the huts and then take a swim in the hot water.
Picnic areas and cabins with changing rooms are available too.
For the more adventurous visitors, the resort becomes a clothing-optional zone after dark.
5. Joyful Journey, Moffat
Joyful Journey hot springs, located south of Salida at a height of 7,700 feet, offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains while staying in a glamping-style yurt.
Visit this sanctuary and spend the night in a traditional Native American yurt.
Get out of bed and head to the nearby mineral hot spring.
On the lawn, you can also enjoy relaxing massages or practice yoga and Qi Gong.
One of the pools is clothing-optional on Wednesday nights, so schedule your visit accordingly.
6. Dakota Hot Springs, Penrose
Dakota Hot Springs, which is also encircled by the spectacular Sangre de Christo and Rocky Mountain ranges, is a relaxing place with over 300 days of sunshine a year.
The concrete pool has a diameter of 70 feet and a temperature of 95 to 98 degrees.
Therapeutic salts and calcium are present in the water, and, most importantly, there is no sulfurous odor.
Dakota Hot Springs is more of a clothing-optional than a nudist retreat.
On Tuesdays, if you are traveling with children, they will need clothing.
You are welcome to come for a day or stay the night at their campground.
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