Strawberry Park for a forested canyon soak
Strawberry Park has stone pools, forest, and two-hour reservation slots about seven miles north of downtown.
7 Miles North of Town · Natural Mineral Springs
Strawberry Park
Hot Springs
Stone mineral pools, cottonwoods, pines, required reservations, and an unpaved canyon-road approach.
Strawberry Park or Old TownStrawberry Park's canyon setting
Strawberry Park sits 7 miles north of Steamboat Springs in a narrow canyon, where hot mineral water fills stone pools beneath cottonwoods and pines. The property is separate from the larger Old Town Hot Springs recreation complex on Lincoln Avenue.
Winter can put snow on the banks and steam above the pools. In summer, the canyon turns green and the final two unpaved miles do not carry the operator's seasonal winter-vehicle requirement.
Strawberry Park supplies the forest and stone-pool setting. Old Town Hot Springs supplies mineral pools, lap lanes, slides, and a Lincoln Avenue address without the canyon drive.
Old Town for warm water without the road
Old Town has mineral pools, lap lanes, slides, and a Lincoln Avenue address without the unpaved canyon road.
Match the reservation to the drive
Allow time for the canyon road, the required reservation window, dry clothes, and the operator's last-entry time.
Quick Facts
- Location: 44200 CR 36, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
- Distance from town: 7 miles north (20–30 min drive)
- Water temperature: 100–106°F (varies by pool)
- Hours: Sun–Thu 10am–10pm (last entry 8pm); Fri–Sat 10am–midnight (last entry 10pm)
- Reservations: Required for every pool visit
Evening Policy
After sunset, Strawberry Park switches to a clothing-optional policy. Swimsuits are required during daytime hours. If you're going in the evening, be aware of the policy before you arrive.
Check before you soak
Reservations, road rules, and pool hours
Reservations, winter roads, shuttle rules, and pool hours change by date and season. Check the official sources before the canyon drive or downtown soak.
ReservationsStrawberry Park reservationsReservation availability, road notes, shuttle details, and current policies before driving north into the canyon.In-town soakOld Town Hot SpringsCurrent hours, pool details, rates, and facility schedules for the in-town mineral pools on Lincoln Avenue.Winter roadsRoutt County road conditionsColorado road information when snow or ice could change the Strawberry Park drive or the broader Steamboat arrival.
Winter vs. Summer
Winter (December–March)
Snow can collect around the pools while steam rises in the canyon. The operator's winter vehicle rule applies from November 1 through May 1.
- Snowy canyon atmosphere
- Hot mineral pools after the ski day
- Nov 1–May 1: 4WD with appropriate winter tires required
- Reservations open 30 days in advance
Summer (June–September)
Green forest and an unpaved final approach replace winter snow and ice. Reserve before driving out; walk-up admission is not available.
- No seasonal winter-vehicle rule
- Reservations still required
- Green canyon setting
- Two-hour pool reservation slots
Getting There
From downtown Steamboat, head north on 7th Street, cross the Yampa River, and follow Strawberry Park Road. The property is about seven miles from downtown, and the final two miles are unpaved.
Road and vehicle notes
- Nov 1–May 1: 4WD with appropriate winter tires required
- Reserve a shuttle if your vehicle does not meet the rule
- No Uber or Lyft passengers are admitted at the property
- Your reservation guarantees the associated parking slot
What to Bring
- →Swimsuit for daytime hours
- →Towel and dry clothes
- →Sandals or flip flops
- →Water bottle
- →No glass containers
In-Town Alternative
Old Town Hot Springs
If you do not have 4WD for the Strawberry Park road, Old Town Hot Springs is right downtown at 136 Lincoln Ave.
The facility has mineral pools, lap swimming, slides, and a steam room without the unpaved Strawberry Park approach.
- Location: 136 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs
- Open: Daily, family-friendly hours
- Features: Mineral pools, slides, lap pool, spa
What to Pack for Hot Springs
Bring the small things that make the cold walk back from the pools kinder.
Strawberry Park Hot Springs FAQ
Common questions about visiting Strawberry Park, the natural hot springs 7 miles north of Steamboat Springs.
01Do I need reservations at Strawberry Park Hot Springs?+
Yes. Reservations are required for every pool visit and open 30 days in advance. Visits use two-hour slots, and there is no waitlist.
02What is the clothing-optional policy?+
Swimsuits are required during daytime hours (10am–sunset). After sunset, Strawberry Park switches to a clothing-optional policy. Plan accordingly and respect the policy that is in effect when you visit.
03Do I need 4WD to reach Strawberry Park?+
From November 1 through May 1, the operator requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle with appropriate winter tires. The final two miles are unpaved. Reserve the operator's shuttle if your vehicle does not meet the winter rule.
04What should I bring for a winter visit?+
Pool temperatures vary from about 100–106°F. Bring a towel, dry clothes, sandals, and a water bottle for the walk between the pools and changing area.
05What is the difference between Strawberry Park and Old Town Hot Springs?+
Strawberry Park is the rustic canyon soak: stone pools, forest, rougher road, and a quieter setting. Old Town Hot Springs is the convenient downtown choice with family-friendly pools, slides, and lap swimming.
Lodging, meals, and the rest of the Yampa Valley
Where to stay
Mountain-base hotels, Old Town motels, and multi-bedroom condominiums.
Restaurants
Downtown breakfast, Yampa-side patios, mountain-base dinners, casual food, and beer.
3-day guide
A Friday arrival, Saturday mountain outing and reserved soak, then Sunday in Old Town.
Things to do
Skiing, hot springs, Fish Creek Falls, ranch rides, summer trails, and Old Town.
Before you go
Official sources to check before you go
Use these official and public sources to confirm the details that change: hours, maps, tickets, reservations, road access, weather, and seasonal timing.
Official sourceSteamboat ResortUse the official resort site for lift tickets, maps, mountain operations, events, and summer activities.Official sourceOld Town Hot SpringsCheck official hours, tickets, pools, and facility details before building a soak into town time.Planning detailStrawberry Park Hot SpringsCheck official reservations, access, rules, and winter-driving notes before choosing Strawberry Park as the main hot-springs visit.