Developed hot spring pool · Colorado
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Routt County, Colorado · 5.2 miles north of Steamboat Springs, CO
Also searched as:Strawberry Park Hot Springs Clothing-optional
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 147°F (64°C) at the source
- Cost
- Paid entry (check current price)
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Steamboat Springs, CO (5 mi / 8 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 5
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Editor's note. Strawberry Park sits in a forested valley about 7 miles north of downtown Steamboat Springs, with rock-lined pools where hot spring water mixes with a cold creek. Reservations are required. The last stretch of road is steep and unpaved, and in winter the operator asks for four-wheel drive or a shuttle. Clothing is optional after dark, so plan accordingly if you visit with children.
Strawberry Park Hot Springs is a developed hot spring pool in Routt County, Colorado, about 5.2 miles north of Steamboat Springs, CO. The nearest large city is Laramie, WY, roughly 84 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 147°F (64°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.
The site has 5 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
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 Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 40.55945, -106.84996.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Steamboat Springs, CO. The spring is about 5.2 miles (8 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Laramie, WY, about 84 miles (135 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Fort Collins, 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 Strawberry Park Hot Springs
- Steamboat Springs 102°F
- Radium Hot Springs 102°F
- Hot Sulphur Springs Not recorded
- Juniper Hot Springs 100°F
- Dotsero Warm Springs 90°F
- Iron Mountain Hot Springs Not recorded
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 Strawberry Park Hot Springs?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 147°F (64°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 Strawberry Park Hot Springs?
Strawberry Park Hot Springs is in Routt County, Colorado, about 5.2 miles north of Steamboat Springs, CO. The GPS coordinates are 40.5594, -106.8500.
Is Strawberry Park Hot Springs free?
No. It is recorded as a paid site. Check the operator's website for current prices and booking rules.
What hot springs are near Strawberry Park Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Steamboat Springs, about 5.4 miles south. Radium Hot Springs is about 45 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 Source 4
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