Outdoor Soaking Areas at Orvis Hot Springs Click to enlarge images. Indoor
Soaking Areas are listed
below.
The Pond
"The
Pond" is
40 feet across and 5 feet deep at the deepest spot and is surrounded
on three sides by a Redwood deck. Made of natural rock
and
boulders,
you'll
find numerous
areas to sit and lay down on while enjoying views of 14,150 foot
Mt. Sneffels. Hot natural spring water permeates
the gravel bottom of this pond and has a seasonal average of 100-106
degrees. During the summer months the small attached plunge is
cooler and offers a refreshing dip during the heat of the day.
Throughout
the winter months the plunge is warmer.
Island Pond
Our cozy new "Island Pond" is 20 feet long,
8 feet across and 2 feet deep. Sit back and enjoy the stunning view
and the relaxing
sounds of the cascading waterfall. This pond is fed by pure Crater
Water.
Smoker's Pond
This small eight foot round pool features a babbling
waterfall and is the only soaking area at Orvis Hot Springs where smoking is allowed.
It has beautiful flagstone around it and tends to be in the 103-107
range. This pond is fed by pure Crater Water.
Lobster Pot
Our hottest tub, know as the "Lobster Pot", averages between
108-114 degrees.
Indoor Soaking Areas
Indoor Pool
The
indoor pool house was completely torn down and rebuilt in 2006.
The timber
frame
structure
features
colorful
murals on the walls and tasteful poolside furniture. The pool is
three feet deep with an
average
temperature
of 101
degrees.
Enjoy relaxing while your family plays to the sounds
of a cascading waterfall. This pool requires the use of bathing
costumes and has a separate entrance.
Private Tub #1
This private tub has been completely re-modeled for
2011 and features a super quiet drain. Brand new tile lines the walls
and bench of this relaxing first come first serve indoor soaking tub.
Small
smooth
river
stone
covers
the bottom of the tub and feels great on your feet. This tub ranges
in temperature from 102-110
degrees and is cleaned daily.
Private Tub #3
This private indoor tubs is drained and cleaned every morning. This tub ranges in temperature
from 102-110
degrees and features beautiful tile and woodwork.
There is no extra charge or reservation needed for the use of this
tub, which is available on a first come, first serve basis.