Orvis Hot Springs
Address: 1585 Co Rd 3, Ridgway, CO 81432
Website: OrvisHotSprings
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out 5 stars) Great Hot Springs Rating
Website: OrvisHotSprings
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out 5 stars) Great Hot Springs Rating
General Description: Orvis Hot Springs is a beautiful rustic resort that offer seven soaking areas with spectacular views of the San Juan Mountains in Ouray County, Colorado. Along the gorgeous Million Dollar Highway you will find a clothing optional all natural geothermal lithium paradise. You can pick your favorite pool indoor or outdoor that range in temperature from 98-112 degrees.
Location: From Grand Junction, Colorado it is 85 miles or 1 1/2 hours.
Directions: From Grand Junction, Colorado take US-50 E 27 min (28.9 mi) Continue on G50 Rd. Take G Rd to US-50 E/Main St 8 min (5.5 mi) Follow US-50 E and US-550 S to Co Rd 3 in Ouray County 55 min (48.5 mi) Turn right onto Co Rd 3 Destination will be on the right 26 s (338 ft)
Accessibility: Orvis Hot Springs is very accessible but in the winter. Open all year. Check for road conditions. Once at the hot springs it is an easy walk and or hike around the resort. These hot springs are handicap accessible.
Hot Springs: Orvis Hot Springs boasts seven clothing optional soaking areas. The resort hosts the unique and soothing lithium mineral geothermal water. Lithium is known for its calming effects. “The Pond” is the largest at 40′ across and 5′ deep. “Island Pond” is 20′ long, 8′ wide, and 2′ deep. The “Smoker’s Pond” has a waterfall and is an 8 foot around and temperatures are between 103-107° degrees. The "Lobster Pot" is the fourth and hottest outdoor pool and averages 108-114° degrees. Inside there a "Pool House" with artistic murals. The indoor pool is 3′ deep and averages 101 degrees. There are 2 private tubs that average 102-110° degrees. Orvis water is not treated. The water is pure mineral water.
Hot Spring Tips: Orvis Hot Springs is open all year. Clothing is optional. No glass or alcohol. No chlorine is used in the hot springs. This resort offers camping for tents and rv's. There is a community kitchen available for cooking your food. Wifi is available. Massages available. Orvis is not pet friendly.
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