Resort
★ Featured
80–104°F
Glenwood Springs, CO5,746ft
Glenwood Hot Springs Resort
The World's Largest Outdoor Hot Springs Pool
4.6(8,420)
LodgingSpa Services+6
"Panoramic San Luis Valley Views from 108°F Pools"
About This Location
Joyful Journey Hot Springs sits in the wide-open San Luis Valley of southern Colorado, with 360-degree views of the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges from its soaking pools. Three pools ranging from 98°F to 108°F offer different soaking experiences, and the remote valley location means some of the darkest skies in Colorado for nighttime soaking. The atmosphere is peaceful, unhurried, and genuinely off-the-beaten-path.
History
The springs have been known to locals for generations. The current small resort has operated since the 1990s, maintaining a simple, nature-first philosophy that keeps the experience authentic and uncrowded.
Pools & Soaking Areas
108°F
View Pool
Hottest pool with panoramic mountain views
104°F
Middle Pool
Mid-temperature pool, most popular
98°F
Cool Pool
Cooler pool for longer soaks
Mineral Content
SodiumCalciumBicarbonateSulfateSilica
Amenities
LodgingCamping / RVDay UsePets Allowed
Insider Tip
The San Luis Valley has the darkest skies in Colorado — the nighttime soak here with the Milky Way overhead and the Sangre de Cristos silhouetted against the stars is one of the most memorable experiences in the state.
SOAKER REVIEWS
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TrailBear_CO
· Winter
Absolutely worth the drive
Joyful Journey Hot Springs exceeded every expectation. The water temperature was perfect and the setting is stunning. We arrived early to beat the crowds — highly recommend doing the same.
SoakSeekerSarah
· Winter
Great soak, busy on weekends
Loved the mineral pools and the views. It does get crowded on Saturday afternoons so try to go mid-week if you can. Staff was friendly and the facilities were clean.
