Routt County, Colorado
Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs
Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs is a commercial natural hot spring 7 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, in a narrow valley of the Elk River drainage.
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About this place
Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs is a commercial natural hot spring 7 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, in a narrow valley of the Elk River drainage. The springs flow from natural rock sources into a series of stone-and-concrete pools of varying temperatures, surrounded by aspen and conifer forest. After dark (Friday and Saturday nights), the facility is clothing-optional — one of Colorado's best-known C/O hot spring experiences.
The setting is particularly striking in winter, when the pools steam in cold mountain air and the surrounding forest is snow-covered. Steamboat Springs is a ski destination, and the combination of skiing and an evening at Strawberry Park makes it a popular itinerary. The evening C/O sessions are popular enough that advance reservation is recommended on winter weekends.
Strawberry Park is commercial — admission fee applies, and reservations are recommended. The 7-mile dirt road from Steamboat requires careful driving in winter (4WD or chains may be needed in deep snow). The facility has restrooms and changing areas but no full lodging, though camping is available nearby.
Visitor notes
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Who visits
Steamboat Springs ski visitors, Colorado outdoor travelers, and naturists who plan the evening C/O sessions. Popular enough that weekends book out.
How to find it
From Steamboat Springs downtown, drive 7 miles north on County Road 36 (Strawberry Park Road) to the hot springs entrance. The road is unpaved and can be rough in winter — call ahead about road conditions.
Things to watch out for
Advance reservations strongly recommended, especially weekends. After-dark C/O is specific nights only (check current schedule). Road conditions in winter can be challenging. Altitude is 7,000 feet — acclimate before soaking.
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Etiquette & ground rules
Commercial facility with scheduled C/O nights. During C/O hours, nudity is the norm. No photography. Towel down on all surfaces. Be respectful of the limited pool space.
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