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This has been my favorite hot springs for years and was disappointed it is kid friendly now. That is NOT because I’m a prude, that is because I come here to relax and enjoy the quiet. As the day went on more and more people brought their little kids ranging anywhere from diaper age to about twelve or so. That’s totally their personal choice and that’s fine, if you don’t mind your kid around people who have Apple Watches that can take photos (yes, there were some there) that’s not my choice to make. But what sucks about that is it’s pretty hard to enjoy the quiet sounds of nature when you can hear kids playing around and yelling near you. It used to allow kids in the closed pool, it would be nice for them to go back to that. Again, it wasn’t about the nudity for me, I love to go nude and prefer it. But what I don’t do is enjoy listening to loud children when there is literally a kid friendly pool option five minutes away. There is a fun range you can hear and bothered me waaayy less than the high pitched sounds of toddlers. 🙄 Aside from that, it was as great as it always has been. Multiple pools of varying temps and types, a pleasant sauna (albeit small), and great places to relax in the grass and stay all day. I recommend a robe when it’s chilly and be careful when there isn’t sun because despite the sand they put down it gets slick! It has gorgeous views and despite the kids, it was a lovely time.
Facilities are great! Lovely landscaping, good variety of temp and depth in the 6 pools. Loved the sauna and the roomy cold plunge. Welcoming a staff and complimentary tea and coffee available!
Just a note that I missed in researching that it's clothing optional (knew that) AND children are allowed. I honestly just wasn't sure how to feel about that so I kept my suit on but to each their own.
I didn't stay at the hot-springs but i went for the day soak. It is a beautiful spot, really nicely laid out with about 8 pools available when i was there. the steam sauna was hot and really nice fitting around 10 people. Most people were clothed but a few were naked. I arrived around 6 at night and temps were around 38 outside. The springs were lukewarm for the most part somewhere between 98 degrees and maybe 105 if you got right up to the source where the water fed into the pools. there was one pool that was around degrees but it was also the smallest pool so lots of people wanted it. The staff were lovely and i would definitely go back simply because the atmosphere is really nice. i do wish the pools were hotter though. i like a pool around 115 degrees but i guess they worry about people staying in too long. Ouray is a gorgeous little mountain town with some nice bars and food just 10miles down the road that is also worth checking out.
We have visited the Hot Springs part multiple times and have loved it so much that we finally decided to stay in a room. It was the most relaxing and beautiful experience. It will absolutely be our new place to stay when we are doing a kid free trip. The staff are all extremely friendly and helpful. The scenery and pools are amazing, with each pool differing in heat so there’s a temp for everyone. And now this is silly, but the coffee they serve is DELICIOUS as well. So excited to try camping there sometime this summer!
Orvis Hot Springs is definitely a very nice and relaxing facility both for those spending the night and for those just spending just a couple of hours during the day relaxing. Clothing is optional which is nice, but if you use the pools I would highly recommend NOT going in barefoot. Some of the pools have sharp rock edges that you can easily cut your feet on if you are not careful, if your feet are not protected. I cut one of my big toes there once while entering a pool barefoot; from now on I will wear water shoes there (even if the rest of me is totally au natural)!
