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About Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs
Strawberry Park Hot Springs is a privately owned hot springs resort in the forested hills about seven miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Natural hot water feeds a series of stone-walled pools set along Hot Spring Creek: a large main pool that grades from warm to hot, plus several smaller, hotter and more secluded pools, reaching about 104 F. The setting is rustic, with timber changing huts, a creek running through, and snow all around in winter. The clothing policy is time-based: swimsuits are required during the day, and clothing becomes optional after dark, when minors are not allowed. The site also rents rustic cabins, covered wagons, a caboose and tent sites, and offers water-therapy sessions. Dogs, outside alcohol, smoking and RVs are not allowed. Visits are by reservation only, and it gets busy year round, with evenings especially popular for soaking under the stars.
Legal context & local rules
This is private property, and the owners set the rule: swimsuits by day, clothing optional after dark, with no minors after sundown (operator website, 2026). The policy has been in place for years and is enforced by staff.
Public nudity is largely prohibited in the US under indecent exposure laws which vary significantly by state. Vermont has no state-level law against public nudity, making it unique. Florida designates specific beaches as clothing-optional (Haulover Beach, Blind Creek State Park). Federal jurisprudence under the First Amendment has occasionally recognised nude expression in protests, though states regulate for public decency standards. Most states prohibit exposure of "sexual organs" in public under statutes similar to Florida Statute § 800.03.
What’s here
Getting there and visiting
From Steamboat Springs head north on County Road 36 (Strawberry Park Road) for about 7 miles; the last stretch is dirt and steep. From November 1 to May 1 a four-wheel-drive vehicle with snow tires or chains is mandatory, and Uber and Lyft cannot drop off or pick up. Shuttle services run from Steamboat and can be booked through the springs' website. Parking is on site. Reservations are required for every pool visit and open 30 days ahead.
What visitors say
Visitors praise the rustic, natural setting, the range of pool temperatures, and soaking in the snow or under the stars at night. Many say the clothing-optional evenings are relaxed and non-sexual, while daytime is family time with suits on. Common complaints are the difficult winter road, the need to book well ahead, crowding in peak periods, the cash-only payment reported by some guides, and rising prices.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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40.5598, -106.8494
Frequently asked questions
When is Strawberry Park Hot Springs clothing optional?
Only after dark, until the pools reopen the next morning. Swimsuits are required during the day.
Can children visit?
Yes, during the day. Minors are not allowed after sundown, when clothing becomes optional.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes. Reservations are required for all pool visits and open 30 days in advance.
Can I drive there in winter?
Only with a four-wheel-drive vehicle with snow tires or chains from November 1 to May 1. Otherwise book a shuttle from Steamboat Springs.
How much does it cost?
The website lists $30 per adult and $20 for children 17 and under (2026).
Sources
- Strawberry Park Hot Springs - official website
- Strawberry Park Hot Springs guide - Finding Hot Springs
- Soaking Colorado: Strawberry Park Hot Springs - The Gazette (2018)
- Clothing-optional Colorado hot springs - Travel Noire
Researched 24 October 2026 .
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