Developed hot spring pool · Colorado
Orvis Hot Spring
Ouray County, Colorado · 8.4 miles northwest of Ouray, CO
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 126°F (52°C) at the source
- Cost
- Paid entry (check current price)
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Clothing optional
- Nearest town
- Ouray, CO (8 mi / 14 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Orvis Hot Spring
Orvis Hot Spring is a developed hot spring pool in Ouray County, Colorado, about 8.4 miles northwest of Ouray, CO. The nearest large city is Grand Junction, CO, roughly 78 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 126°F (52°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from the NOAA thermal springs list, OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Orvis Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 38.13380, -107.73516.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Ouray, CO. The spring is about 8.4 miles (14 km) northwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Grand Junction, CO, about 78 miles (126 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Grand Junction, CO.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Weather forecast
Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.
Hot springs near Orvis Hot Spring
- Ouray Hot Springs 156°F
- Lemon Hot Spring 91°F
- Dunton Hot Spring 108°F
- Geyser Warm Spring 82°F
- Paradise Warm Spring 115°F
- Birdsie Warm Spring 86°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Orvis Hot Spring?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 126°F (52°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Orvis Hot Spring?
Orvis Hot Spring is in Ouray County, Colorado, about 8.4 miles northwest of Ouray, CO. The GPS coordinates are 38.1338, -107.7352.
Is Orvis Hot Spring free?
No. It is recorded as a paid site. Check the operator's website for current prices and booking rules.
Is Orvis Hot Spring clothing optional?
It is recorded as clothing optional. Rules can change, so follow any posted signs.
What hot springs are near Orvis Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Ouray Hot Springs, about 8.5 miles southeast. Lemon Hot Spring is about 19 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap, the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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