Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Located between Rocky Peak and Copper Ridge, Colorado’s Strawberry Park Hot Springs marks the point where a series of natural hot springs flow from a hillside and into the creek with temperatures of approximately 150 degrees. The creek is divided into masonry cells where the water temperature is controlled. This secluded mountain setting features a variety of beautifully developed hot springs pools and is located in one of the prettiest rural settings in all of Colorado.
You’ll find different pools for different moods, including the largest at 19’ x 16,’ a smaller unit and even a cool pool. The masonry walls between each pool were constructed to create 5 waterfalls. For the guests who enjoy warm water massages, a small private pool was designed specifically for Watsu. Several licensed massage and Watsu therapists are available daily.
Guests who wish to take time away from their busy lifestyle and relax in one of nature’s most private rural locations will find serenity, peace and relaxation in any one of the natural hot springs found at Strawberry Park Hot Springs. If a quality massage and overall sense of seclusion is what you seek, a steep and winding, three mile country gravel road will get you there.
Hiking and biking trails are readily accessible here. For an up-close look at some of nature’s most fascinating creations, a nice stroll through the wilderness may be just what you need. There is nothing like spending quiet time amongst the natural atmosphere.
Find out more by visiting the Strawberry Park Hot Springs website
A friend and I stayed at the Strawberry Park Hot Springs for two nights on August 23rd and 24th 2006. In 2005 we went to the Hot Springs and just loved it! We would be out in the national forrest and come back every three days just to soak and show. It was great. This year we decided to stay in one of the cabins after our trip from MD to rest and recover before heading out to the national forrest. It was a big mistake and we will not stay there again. I guess it’s all in what you want. If you are into “roughing it” or “back to nature” then this is the place for you. If not, then don’t stay there. The cabin had no electricity and no running water. There was only one propane light in one of the rooms and a propane stove. For a rest room, our cabin had an outhouse. It was somewhat clean, but the oder was very very bad. There were two community bathrooms and showers, but they were far away and you had to walk up and down steep trails or a road to get to them. You had to be careful on one of the trails as if you slipped you end up impaling yourself on some rebar rods that were at the bottom. Also, you often had to wait in line with the other guests at the springs and the water pressure for the showers was minimal at best. If you do go there at night, be sure to bring a flashlight as there are no overhead lights anywhere on the premises. If you don’t have a flashlight, you will end up staggering around the premises trying not to kill yourself. Bottom line: the hot springs are great, but staying there is a miserable experience. I would not recommend it to anybody. For us, it ruined the start of a great vacation.