Frequently asked questions
Where are you located?
Durango Hot Springs is located in the Animas Valley, a short drive just north of Durango city limits.
6475 County Road 203 Durango CO, 81301
Are the hot springs all natural?
The hot springs water is naturally geothermally heated, coming out of the well at 120 degrees. The pools are man-made.
How is a 'therapy pool' different from a swimming pool?
Therapy pools are intended for relaxing and rejuvenating- sitting, stretching, leaning back, and enjoying a quiet conversation. Swimming, diving, splashing, jumping, loud voices, floats, and toys are not allowed as they interfere with other guests’ relaxation.
Do you have family restrooms?
Yes. Durango Hot Springs has a family locker room with 2 separate changing areas and restrooms.
Are the facilities clothing optional?
No. Clothes are required on the hot springs and spa property. There are locker rooms available for changing.
Do you have food and drinks available for purchase?
Yes! Guests can purchase adult beverages, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks at the concession area “Bear’s Water Shed”. Additonally, Mountain High Catering operates a food truck on the property, featuring a variety of meal options.
Can I bring a cooler?
No. Coolers are not allowed on the property.
How far away from downtown Durango is Durango Hot Springs?
About 9 miles north of historic downtown Durango. Less than a 15 minute drive, weather and traffic dependent.
Do you allow re-entry?
No. Reservations are booked as 2 or 3 hour timeslots. There is no re-entry after the expiration of a reservation time.
Do you sell alcohol? Can I bring alcohol with me?
We offer adult beverages and more at the concession area “Bear’s Water Shed”. You are not permitted to bring alcoholic beverages with you. Due to the stipulations of our liquor license, there is strict enforcement of our outside alcohol policy.
Do you offer discounts for seniors, military or first responders?
Seniors, military, and first responders can receive 10% off annual passes and frequency cards.
Where do we store our belongings?
We offer complimentary open storage cubbies on property. If you wish to lock your belongings, Durango Hot Springs offers rental lockers for $5 or $8. Also, feel free to carry smaller items, such as wallets, water bottles and small bags, out to the pools with you.
Can we wear flip-flops or water shoes?
Yes. As walkways between pools can be slippery, we highly recommend wearing some form of footwear when walking the property outside of the pools. If you wish to cover your feet while soaking in the pools, water shoes are acceptable, but please, no tennis shoes or other “street shoes” in the pools.
Did you used to be called Trimble Hot springs?
Yes. With new ownership and new management comes a new name.
What minerals are present in the water?
32 different minerals are present in our water. Sulfate, calcium, sodium, and silica are among the most prominent. One which is not present is sulfur — meaning that at Durango Hot Springs you smell only the clean mountain air.
Is your water chlorinated?
Our thermal mineral pools are not chlorinated (our flow-through system replaces water approximately every 2 hours, eliminating the need for chlorination). The resort-style swimming pool and cold plunges are chlorinated.
Are children allowed?
Yes, children are allowed. Minors must be supervised by a parent or guardian, age 18 or over, at all times. Children under 8 must be within the arm’s reach of a parent at all times. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult, 18 or over.
Because we want all of our guests to enjoy their experience, we do remind anyone visiting with children that the thermal mineral hot springs pools are for relaxing. We do not allow splashing, swimming, diving, jumping, loud voices, toys, floats, or boisterous play that could disrupt the relaxation of other guests in the soaking pools. However, children are allowed to play and splash in the resort-style swimming pool.
Is my dog allowed?
Pets are not allowed. We allow service animals, as defined by ADA.
We ask that you do not leave your pet unattended in the parking lot in extreme weather or without adequit water. We do not allow animals to be tied up or otherwise restrained in the parking lot as they could compromise the safety of guests.
Can I bring food and drinks in with me?
No. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, the only exception being water in a non-glass container.
How far are you from Purgatory Ski Resort?
We are 19 miles south on Highway 550 from Purgatory. That’s about a thirty minute drive, weather and traffic dependent.
Do you offer group discounts?
We do not have group discounted prices.
Do you still sell punch passes?
Yes, please see our passes and cards page for all of our card options and pricing.
Does your water smell like sulfur?
No. Our water contains sulfate, not any discernible amount of sulfur. Breathe in only the clean mountain air!
Do you offer a child rate?
Yes! At Durango Hot Springs, children are always half the price of adults! Please see our soaking rates and passes and cards pages for current pricing.
Do you have free parking on site?
Yes! We have plenty of complimentary parking on property. We do ask visitors to Durango Hot Springs to please not park on County Road 203 or in any of our neighbors’ lots.
Do you still accept Trimble Spa & Natural Hot Springs day passes and punch cards?
No, Durango Hot Springs stopped accepting Trimble Spa & Natural Hot Springs day passes and punch cards as of Sept 01, 2020.
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