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Family hot spring pools between Buena Vista and Salida, including creekside pools where hot spring water mixes with the creek. No reservations, open 9 to 9 year-round, and the resort says early mornings are the calm time.

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Know before you go. Mount Princeton doesn't list sensory supports. Here's what it does say about calm times, the pools and the cold.

Hours

Open year-round, 9 am to 9 pm.

15870 County Road 162, Nathrop 81236 (about 15 minutes south of Buena Vista, 25 minutes north of Salida)

What to expect

  • Crowds

    “Early morning soaks are serene and crowd-free, while nighttime soaking under Colorado's starry skies is magical. Plan your visit to avoid peak hours for ultimate relaxation.”

  • Sound

    At the Creekside Hot Springs, “the gentle sounds of nature accompany your soak.” The creek pools are “fed by natural hot spring water mixing with the creek.”

  • Temperature

    “In winter, don't forget a hat and warm coat for walking between pools.” The Upper Pools offer “a range of temperatures.”

  • Rules

    “You may leave and enter the hot springs throughout the day from 9:00AM – 9:00PM.”

  • Waits

    No reservations are needed, and walk-ins are welcome. Day passes are bought in person.

  • The family pools are the Historic Bath House, the creekside hot springs, the upper pools and the infinity pool. The Spa & Club is for overnight guests and spa patrons 16 and up.

In their own words: mtprinceton.com. Checked Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us · How we check

Visual schedule

Hot Springs Day

  • Drive to the hot springs
  • Get our tickets
  • Go to the locker room
  • Put on my swimsuit
  • Sit in the hot spring
  • Put on my coat
  • Take a break
  • Drink water
  • Get dressed
  • Walk to the car
  • All done
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Ask before you go

  • sensory hours or a quieter session
  • a quiet room
  • sensory kits or headphones to borrow
  • 2026-27 day-pass prices
  • pool temperatures
  • family changing rooms
  • whether music plays at the pools
Call 719-395-2447
More about Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
  • Kids 4 to 15 pay the child price; 3 and under are free; adults are 16 and up. Call 719-395-2447 for current day-pass prices.
  • Swimsuits are required at all times. Day guests rent towels with a deposit.
  • The resort is at 8,250 feet: “The high altitude can dehydrate you quickly.” Bring water.

Hotter

Quieter

Creekside Hot Springsquiet zone
  • “Children are welcome to swim and soak at the Historic Bath House.”
  • Guests can't bring their own alcohol into the pools.
  • The resort is smoke-free.
  • Colorado weather “seems to change quickly”; pack layers.

Source: mtprinceton.com