Orient Land Trust/Valley View Hot Springs

So glad we got to experience this on our trip to Colorado. The springs are located tucked into the mountains and it felt like an escape from reality. It felt great swimming unrestricted in the main pool which was clean and warm. We would have liked if it was a little warmer but we also enjoyed the sauna.

Loved staying at Valley View. The shared living space in the Oak Room was just what we needed, with the kitchen stocked with basics and the shared restrooms nearby. Will definitely be back!

Magical place. There are no words to truly describe it. Clothing is optional which I love! I feel totally safe as a queer person here.

Absolutely stunning views, great campground, incredibly friendly people. I felt like I was transported to an oasis. It was nice to see the rules for people and dogs too. Made the area extremely safe and cozy for a CO hotspring. Past recommending it, I would force people to stay if I could.

This is my absolute favorite hot spring in Colorado, and possibly in the entire country. It is peaceful, relaxing, and the views are breathtaking. Hiking up to the top pools gives you incredible views of the mountain range. It is a clothing optional spring, but children are allowed with an adult. It is very safe and I have never had a problem with other visitors or staff. Staff is very welcoming and helpful, and gives you an overview of the springs before heading up from the check in building. I will be going back again and again.

We really enjoyed valley view hot springs. Was even better than Dakota hot springs that we visited first. My wife and I and our 5 and 7 year old boys. Was there last fall on a weekend. Was pretty busy. Mix of ages from kids to seniors. The water was perfect temp and was clean. Loved the multiple ponds and pools. The boys liked the fact they could run around and swim naked. Our summer vacation was there first naturist experience. We will return next summer while on vacation the kids are always asking when we can return.

Stayed one night in the Aspen cabin. Lovely and warm and well equipped with fridge etc but cooking / making hot drinks was up the little hill in the covered outdoor pavilion kitchen area which just took some logistics. Restrooms and washing up just down the little hill in the communal building (because of winter conditions, water switched off in the pavilion) - so a little bit of running around to stay nourished, but… WORTH IT for the springs themselves. It was idyllic to spend the night and have pool time under the stars. Temperatures varied across the pools and was nice to move between them. Staff very friendly and helpful. Chill vibe, plenty of room off season. Had pools to ourselves some of the time.

I love this place!!! It has NINE hot springs of varying heats (the Apple Pools are the hottest, which I like), a sauna with a lukewarm pool inside (a perfect idea for cooling off but wanting to stay in the warm air), friendly staff, and great amenities like a community kitchen, shared fridges and freezers, showers, and bathrooms. Did I mention there’s a lovely 2-mile(ish) hike to a huge bat cave overlook? So cool. And all of this property is clothing-optional, which is so freeing and convenient for the pools.