Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Swimming hole in Steamboat Springs, Colorado · Spring
Strawberry Park Hot Springs near Steamboat Springs, Colorado is a private, reservation-required mineral soak on County Road 36 — not free public land. Day rates are typically about $30 adult / $20 child for a two-hour cash-only slot; book ahead, expect limited parking, and bring 4WD in winter.
Typical season: Year-round
About Strawberry Park Hot Springs
**Strawberry Park Hot Springs** sits on County Road 36 above Steamboat Springs. a **private commercial soak**, not a free National Forest tub. Guests book timed day-use slots (typically about **$30 adult / $20 child**, cash only), then soak in stone pools fed by mineral springs beside Hot Springs Creek. Expect a steep, often unpaved approach, limited parking, and **no pets**. After dark the pools are clothing-optional and minors are not allowed. If you want a free wild Colorado soak, this is the wrong listing. treat it as a reserved spa day instead.
Key facts
Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.
- Address
- 44200 County Road 36, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
- Water type
- Hot Springs
- Water body
- Hot Springs Creek geothermal pools
- Fee
- Paid — about $30 adult / $20 child (17 & under); 2-hour reservation slots; cash only (confirm strawberryhotsprings.com)
- Nearest town
- Steamboat Springs
- State
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 40.56000, -106.84970
- Best season
- Year-round; winter needs 4WD/snow tires on CR 36 (Nov–May county rule). Weekdays are quieter than summer weekends.
- Access difficulty
- Easy once on site; the drive is the hard part — last ~2 miles unpaved/steep (~7 miles / 15–20 min from downtown Steamboat).
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Lifeguard
- None — assume unguarded
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Camping
- On-site lodging only — not a free campground soak.
- Land manager
- U.S. Forest Service
- Activities
- Hot soaking
- Facilities
- Restrooms and heated changing cabin; day-use showers/lockers limited; lodging and massage available on site. No pets.
- Listing last updated
- September 30, 2026
The experience
- Best time to visitYear-round; winter needs 4WD/snow tires on CR 36 (Nov, May county rule). Weekdays are quieter than summer weekends.
- AccessEasy once on site; the drive is the hard part. last ~2 miles unpaved/steep (~7 miles / 15, 20 min from downtown Steamboat).
- FacilitiesRestrooms and heated changing cabin; day-use showers/lockers limited; lodging and massage available on site. No pets.
- Camping nearbyOn-site lodging only. not a free campground soak.
Highlights & features
- Reservation-required mineral pools
- Steamboat Springs day trip
- Cash-only entry
- Private reservation-required mineral pools (not free public land)
- Cash-only day rates with timed slots
- Clothing-optional after dark — no minors at night
How to get there
44200 County Road 36, Steamboat Springs, CO.
1. From downtown Steamboat, follow signs toward Strawberry Park / CR 36 (~7 miles, 15–20 minutes).
2. The last stretch is unpaved and steep — **4WD + snow tires or chains Nov 1–May 1** per Routt County.
3. Park only in designated guest spots; do not block the narrow road.
4. Check in with your reservation confirmation; walk to the pools from the lodge area.
Cell service drops. download maps and your booking before you leave town.
Plan your visit
Book on **strawberryhotsprings.com** before you drive. Bring cash for day rates, a towel, and water shoes for slick stone. Weekdays are quieter than summer weekends. Combine with a Steamboat downtown meal rather than lingering for a second unbooked slot. walk-ups are unreliable.
Access & fees
Private property; reservation required. No pets. Minors banned after dark. Confirm current prices, slot length, and winter road rules before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a reservation for Strawberry Park Hot Springs?
Yes. Timed pool reservations are required. Walk-ups are unreliable — reserve on strawberryhotsprings.com before you drive from Steamboat.
How much does Strawberry Park Hot Springs cost?
About $30 for adults and $20 for children 17 and under for a typical two-hour slot, cash only. Confirm current prices when you book.
Is Strawberry Park Hot Springs free?
No. It is a private commercial hot-springs resort for paying guests — not a free National Forest soak.
Can kids visit Strawberry Park at night?
Minors are not allowed after dark during clothing-optional hours. Daytime family visits are fine when reserved.
Is Strawberry Park Hot Springs free or public land?
No. It is a private commercial hot-springs resort open to paying guests — not a free National Forest soak.
Can kids go at night?
Minors are not permitted after dark (clothing-optional hours). Daytime family visits are allowed when reserved.
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