Large turquoise outdoor hot springs pool with red handrails and water slides, beneath steep rocky canyon walls and pine trees in Ouray

Ouray Hot Springs

Developed pool · Ouray

Ouray Hot Springs Pool is a city-run mineral pool and fitness center at 1220 Main Street in Ouray, with steep canyon walls rising right behind it. Its water comes from two sources. About 100 gallons per minute of 150°F water runs by gravity from Box Canyon, more than a mile away, and a well adds roughly 190 gallons per minute at 117°F. The water is sulfur-free and flows through the pools continuously.

There are five pools. The Overlook Pool is the hottest, at about 102–106°F, and the Hot Pool runs 95–103°F. The Lap Pool is cooler at 75–83°F. A shallow pool (82–92°F) opens from Memorial Day to mid-August, while the Activity Pool, 32–80°F, serves as a cold plunge in winter. Summer adds water slides, a volleyball net, a rock wall and a rolling log, and there is an adults-only soaking section.

No reservations are needed. Public hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with 10 to 11 a.m. held for members. Admission is $30 for adults 18–64, $24 for seniors 65–74, $10 for those 75 and over, and $18 for youth 3–17, and children under 3 are free. Unlimited slides cost $5 extra, and active and retired military and their dependents get 20 percent off with ID. The city also runs a fitness center, swim lessons and watsu aquatic bodywork on site.

The pools

  • Overlook Pool · The hottest pool
    102–106°F
  • Hot Pool
    95–103°F
  • Lap Pool
    75–83°F
  • Shallow Pool · Open Memorial Day to mid-August
    82–92°F
  • Activity Pool · Open as a cold plunge in winter
    32–80°F

Amenities

Facilities

  • Fitness center
  • Adults-only soaking section
  • Swim lessons
  • Watsu aquatic bodywork
  • Event rentals
  • Showers ($4)

Family & kids

  • Water slides (summer)
  • Shallow pool (summer)
  • Rock wall and rolling log (summer)
  • Volleyball net (summer)

Food & drink

  • Snack Shack (seasonal)

Before you go

Best time to visit: The pools are open all year, and reviewers like both warm summer afternoons, when the slides and shallow pool are open, and cold evenings soaking in the hottest pool. The slides close earlier than the pools, so families should go in the afternoon. Summer weekends can feel crowded, with little shade, so a weekday or evening is calmer.

  • Come in the afternoon with kids. The slides and other summer extras close earlier in the evening than the pools, and a few reviewers say they missed them.
  • Bring a swimsuit and towel, and shade or sunscreen in summer. Reviewers say the deck has limited shade.
  • Start in the hottest pool and use the cooler ones to move around. Reviewers like having several pools at different temperatures.
  • Expect to pay extra for add-ons such as slides, so check the total before you go. Several reviewers found the full cost higher than the entry price.
  • Check the pool and slide hours on the day you visit. A few reviewers say some pools or the 'fun' area were closed.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Mountain and canyon views right from the pools
  • Several pools at different temperatures, from a cold plunge to a very hot soak
  • Family friendly, with slides and a shallow pool in summer
  • A quiet adults-only soaking section
  • Central location in the town of Ouray
  • Friendly staff praised by many reviewers

Cons

  • Pricey, especially once you add slides or bring a group
  • Some pools feel lukewarm or too shallow to reviewers hoping for a hot soak
  • Can be busy and noisy with families, with limited shade in summer
  • Parts of the facility, such as slides or pools, can close earlier than the main hours
  • Locker rooms and the older parts of the building feel dated to some reviewers

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a reservation?

No. No reservations are needed. Public hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with 10 to 11 a.m. held for members.

How much does it cost?

Adults 18 to 64 pay $30, seniors 65 to 74 pay $24, youth 3 to 17 pay $18, and those 75 and over pay $10. Children under 3 are free, and unlimited slides are $5 extra. Some reviewers say the total, with extras, felt high.

Is it good for kids?

Yes. The summer shallow pool, slides, rock wall and rolling log suit kids, and many reviewers bring children. Reviewers also say the slides close before the pools do.

Is there a quiet place for adults?

Yes. There is an adults-only soaking section, and many reviewers describe it as relaxing.

How hot are the pools?

The city lists the Overlook Pool as the hottest at about 102 to 106°F, the Hot Pool at 95 to 103°F, and cooler pools below that. A few reviewers found some pools only lukewarm.

Is the pool open in winter?

Yes, the pool runs all year, and the Activity Pool serves as a cold plunge in winter. The shallow pool and slides are summer features.

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Last checked October 26, 2026

Sources: visitouray.com