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Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort — Day-use fee or pay-per-soak in Nathrop, CO (2026)
A 105°F geothermal spring feeds infinity pools, creekside soaking pockets, and a family slide complex beneath the Collegiate Peaks. Guests can pair soaks with trail rides, yoga classes, and villa-style lodging.
Temperature
95°–107°F
Pools
8 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Required
Dog policy
No pets at pools
Family policy
Family windows available
Safety notes
- Chalk Creek floods the lower rock pools during peak runoff—use the upper decks when flows are high.
- High-elevation weather shifts quickly; winter visitors should carry AWD and traction control on County Road 162.
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