Soaking at a hot spring resort is the perfect activity to enjoy after a long day of skiing or snowboarding, or even as a relaxing standalone adventure.

Here are some of the closest hot springs to the Denver area:

1. Indian Hot Springs

Drive time: 30 minutes

Located in Idaho Springs, you might just forget that you’re only about 30 minutes away from Denver at this hot springs resort. The historic hot springs features a mineral-water pool surrounded by banana trees, naturally heated botanic swimming pool, caves, outdoor tubs, spa treatments, and accommodations if you want to stay longer.

2. Raspberry Hot Springs

Drive time: 55 minutes

Also located in Idaho Springs, this relaxed stone spa features soaking, hiking, and stunning mountain views. Be warned – reservations are required and getting to this spot requires a 4WD/AWD vehicle with 8-plus inches of clearance.

3. Hot Sulphur Springs Resort and Spa

Drive time: 2 hours and 1 minute

Nestled deep in the Colorado Rockies, this resort features 20 pools with 100 percent natural water. The resort also offers massages and guests an opportunity to stay at the historical property that was established in 1943.

4. Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

Drive time: 2 hours and 24 minutes

Surrounded by the Collegiate Peaks and Chalk Cliffs, this hot springs resort features natural mineral hot springs, modern pools, and stunning mountain views. The resort blends “luxury lodging, adventure activities, and restorative wellness in one scenic Rocky Mountain location.”

5. Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa

Drive time: 2 hours and 24 minutes

Nestled among the Collegiate Peaks Range, this hot springs is next to the Cottonwood Creek and surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest. The resort is located about 2 1/2 hours from Denver and includes gravity fed natural hot water, quiet soaking tubs, wind, solar, and geothermal energy, and rustic cabins with private soaking tubs.

6. Iron Mountain Hot Springs

Drive time: 2 hours and 46 minutes

This hot springs in Glenwood Springs features geothermal pools, uniquely inspired pools replicating hot springs from around the world (including the Dead Sea and Blue Lagoon), a large mineral family pool, jetted spa, bathhouse with luxury shower products, and cafes and bars.

7. Glenwood Hot Springs

Drive time: 2 hours and 45 minutes

Home to the world’s largest hot springs pool, the waters at Glenwood Hot Springs have 15 minerals that create a “unique blend of natural spring water that relaxes, soothes and restores the body, mind and spirit.” Guests can enjoy a range of temperatures throughout the pools at the Glenwood Hot Springs.

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