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Getting ready for Old Town Hot Springs.

Natural outdoor hot spring pools in downtown Steamboat Springs, open year-round with no reservations. The hot springs say in their own words when it's quieter, and how warm each pool is.

Know before you go. Old Town Hot Springs doesn't list sensory supports. Here's what it does say about crowds, temperatures and the pools.

Old Town Hot Springs

Address: 136 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs 80477 (steps from the free town bus stop at Lincoln and 3rd)
Hours: Pools Monday to Friday 6 am to 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 7 am to 9 pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Water slides are closed for the season.
Call: 970-879-1828 Front desk

What it's like

In their own words

Crowds: “In the winter months, the hot springs can be busier in the late afternoons and evenings. If you are looking for a quieter experience, we recommend visiting in the morning and on weekdays.” oldtownhotsprings.org
Temperature: The Big Hot Pool “hovers around 98°F”; the Baby Hot Pool is 96 to 98°F; Spa One is 100 to 103°F; Spa Three, the hottest all-ages pool, is 104 to 105°F. oldtownhotsprings.org
Space: The Big Hot Pool's shape “provides lots of little corners and areas to find some privacy.” The Splash Pool has “a gradual beach-style entry,” a fence and shade, just outside the locker room. oldtownhotsprings.org
Waits: “No reservations required. In fact, we don't even offer them!” Passes are sold only at the front desk. oldtownhotsprings.org
Rules: “We offer reentry on the day you purchase your pass. Just ask our front desk for your reentry receipt.” oldtownhotsprings.org

When it's quieter

In their own words oldtownhotsprings.org

“Fridays, Saturdays, and Holidays are typically our busiest times of the week. We always recommend coming during the week!”

The Baby Hot Pool: “In the early mornings and late afternoons, this pool typically offers a quiet space to relax.”

Our note Late afternoon can be quiet in the Baby Hot Pool but busier across the hot springs in winter. A weekday morning is the safe bet.

Three things to know

Day passes: adults (15+) $35, youth 3 to 14 $27, seniors (65+) $32, ages 0 to 2 free. No refunds.
Downstairs lockers are free for the day. Bring a towel or rent one ($3 to $5).
You can bring coolers and outside food and drinks, but no glass or alcohol. There's a snack stand too.

What it doesn't list

sensory hours or a quieter session
a quiet room
sensory kits or headphones to borrow
a social story

To ask about any of these, call 970-879-1828.

More: the pools, the climbing wall, ages

Old Town Hot Springs publishes no noise ratings; these are the warmer and quieter spots it names

Hotter

Spa Three (104 to 105°F, the hottest all-ages pool)not stated

Quieter

Baby Hot Pool, early morning and late afternoonquiet zone

The Heart Spring and the Icebox cold plunge are for ages 18 and up.
There's a climbing wall in the deep end of the Big Hot Pool; you climb to ring the bell and drop into the water.
Kids 10 to 17 coming on their own need a waiver from a parent.
A childcare center takes kids 2 months to 10 years, depending on space.
No pets.

What Old Town Hot Springs doesn't say

not stated whether music plays at the pools
not stated how deep the Big Hot Pool is at the shallow end
not stated family changing rooms
not stated how busy weekday mornings are during school holidays

Source: oldtownhotsprings.orgChecked Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Visual schedule

Hot Springs Day

Drive to the hot springs
Check in
Go to the locker room
Put on my swimsuit
Take a shower
Sit in the hot spring
Take a break
Drink water
Get dressed
Walk to the car
All done

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What to expect

You buy a day pass at the front desk (they don't sell them online), sign a waiver, and use the free lockers downstairs. The pools are outdoors and range from about 96 to 105 degrees, plus a shallow splash pool for little kids. Pools close 15 minutes before the building does. You can leave and come back the same day. Change anything.

Common questions

What if my child won't look at the schedule or story?

That is common at first. Leave it where the moment happens, point to one picture at a time, and keep it low-pressure. Many kids warm up to it after a few calm tries, in their own time.

Can I make this in Spanish?

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