Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa is a resort hot spring listed near Durango, Colorado. Reported soak temperature: 105°F. See the visit fact sheet.
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Current status
Renovated commercial resort (formerly Trimble Hot Springs) in the Animas Valley ~10 mi north of Durango on US-550: 32 mineral soaking pools plus resort pool, 2 cold plunges and bookable private cedar Ofuro tubs, open daily 9am-10pm by reservation only, sold in 2-hour ($49 adult/$24 child) or 3-hour ($59/$29) timed sessions.
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 6 sources ↓
Staying overnight?
A southern loop stop for Durango Hot Springs, north of town.
Durango is about 8 mi from the spring (straight line).
We may earn a commission from bookings through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Before you go
- Status: Reservation or permission required — confirm via Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa — Soaking Rates (official).
- Cost: Reported $49 — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 105°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing required; pets reported not allowed — confirm current rules.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: none — commercial admission only
- Booking: Reservation required.
- Best time to go: Weekday mornings for quietest soaking; evenings and weekends fill fast — reservations required anyway, so book ahead for prime slots.
- Clothing reality: Official: clothing is REQUIRED — not clothing optional; proper swim attire only (no street clothes, underwear, pajamas or sweats in pools); swim diapers required for non-potty-trained kids (sold at front desk). Customary reality: everyone wears swimsuits. Legal: private property, enforced by staff.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: ok — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Zero-entry resort-style pool; property redesigned for accessibility but natural stone paths between 32 hillside pools involve slopes/steps — call ahead about mobility needs.
- Reservations REQUIRED for all soaking — timed 2- or 3-hour sessions every half hour; book online
- 8 pools by the swimming pool are family-friendly; western-slope mineral pools are adults-only (18+)
- Private Ofuro tubs fit 2 guests, booked by the hour, temperature adjustable — call 970-247-0212 for price/availability
- Liability waiver must be signed before entry (printable in advance)
- No outside food or alcohol; no glass containers; water refill stations provided
- No lifeguards on duty; shower before soaking
- Towels NOT included — bring your own or buy $5.99-$25.99; mineral water can discolor light swimsuits and tarnish silver jewelry
- Thanksgiving & Christmas Day open 2:30pm-10pm only
- Old Trimble Spa day passes/punch cards not honored since Sept 2020
- Military & seniors get 10% off annual/frequency cards (not daily admission)
- Hazard: Slippery wet surfaces, low light at night, ice on walkways in winter
- Hazard: No lifeguards — children under 8 must be within arm's reach of an adult
- Hazard: Electrical storms can clear pools
- Hazard: High UV at 6,512 ft elevation
About this spring
Renovated resort on the historic Trimble Hot Springs site in the Animas Valley, ~8 miles north of Durango. 32 mineral pools (~99-112°F), a resort swimming pool, cold plunges, private cedar Ofuro tubs, and a spa — first hot spring to use an AquaGen nano-bubble infusion system. Fee: Timed sessions: ~$49/2hr, ~$59/3hr adult. Timed-entry sessions — book ahead on weekends. Proper swim attire only. No pets.
Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa occupies the historic Trimble Hot Springs site in the Animas Valley, used by Ancestral Puebloans living near the Hermosa Cliffs around 1000–1200 AD and by Ute hunting parties from the 1700s. Frank Trimble settled here in 1874, credited the water with healing his rheumatism and old Indian Wars wounds, and built a 14-room hotel in 1882 that burned in 1892; creditor T.D. Burns then erected the three-story Victorian Hermosa House in 1896, which itself burned in 1931 — tens of thousands of its bricks were salvaged for a replacement. Later chapters include the Piccoli family's 1937 nightclub and gambling hall, a wartime closure under gas rationing, Curt Owens' dude ranch and rodeos, and a 1950s Hollywood moment when Marilyn Monroe stayed with the crew filming 'A Ticket to Tomahawk.' After the main building burned again in 1957 the springs sat closed nearly 30 years until the Bear family reopened them with a blessing from Southern Ute leaders including Chairman Leonard Burch and spiritual leader Eddie Box Sr. New owners acquired the property in 2019 and rebuilt it as the current resort: 32 mineral pools (19 family-friendly, 13 adults-only), a 25-meter swimming pool, cold plunges, five private Ofuro tubs, and extensive ADA access.
Directions & trailhead access
6475 County Road 203, Durango — near the US-550/Trimble Lane junction, ~8 mi north of downtown and ~15 mi south of Purgatory.
Colorado geothermal context
Colorado's springs rise along fault zones threading the Rocky Mountains — the same tectonics that built the ranges drive deep groundwater circulation. Many sites sit above 7,000 feet, so snowpack closes roads and trailheads well into late spring, and afternoon thunderstorms are routine in summer. Resort valleys like Steamboat, Pagosa, and Ouray anchor the developed end of the spectrum.
What a resort site means here
A resort spring is a commercial operation: developed pools or tubs with controlled temperatures, changing facilities, and usually day-use fees or lodging packages. Expect posted rules (swimsuits, quiet hours, age limits), staff on site, and in many cases required reservations — especially on weekends and holidays.
Best time to visit
Year-Round (Best: May – October)Pool temperatures and access can change with weather and season. Outdoor ambient temperatures fluctuate significantly across Colorado. Late spring through autumn offers the most comfortable road access.
Fact sheet
| Reported soak temp | 105°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | Not reported |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported $49 — verify |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa — Soaking Rates (official) |
Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa FAQ
Is Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa open right now?
Renovated commercial resort (formerly Trimble Hot Springs) in the Animas Valley ~10 mi north of Durango on US-550: 32 mineral soaking pools plus resort pool, 2 cold plunges and bookable private cedar Ofuro tubs, open daily 9am-10pm by reservation only, sold in 2-hour ($49 adult/$24 child) or 3-hour ($59/$29) timed sessions. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa free?
Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa is listed with reported fees near Durango. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa?
Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa has a reported soak temperature of 105°F. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa clothing optional?
Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa?
Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa is a private venue with paid public admission. Confirm current hours, fees and booking requirements with the operator before visiting.
Where to stay in Durango
A southern loop stop for Durango Hot Springs, north of town.
Durango is about 8 mi from the spring (straight line).
We may earn a commission from bookings through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Sources & references
- Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa — Soaking Rates (official) — operator · 2026-09
- Durango Hot Springs — FAQ & Etiquette (official) — operator · 2026-09
- Durango Hot Springs — Soaking Etiquette (official) — operator · 2026-09
- hot-spring-inn.com pricing guide (third-party, Feb 2026) — community · 2026-02
Additional references for this record; a source link does not guarantee current conditions.
- durangohotspringsresortandspa.com/about-us/history
- animasmuseum.org/online_exhibits/timeline/trimble.html
Details above were verified against the named sources on their listed dates — conditions change, so recheck before traveling. · How we verify our data · Report a correction
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