Avalanche Ranch Cabins & Hot Springs
- From $34
- 88–105°F
- 3 hr 44 min from Denver
- Reservations required
A cabin ranch in the Crystal River Valley south of Carbondale with three tiered natural pools, the largest fed by a small waterfall in front of a rock grotto. Day visitors book 4-hour slots in advance, while cabin and wagon guests have round-the-clock access. Pools are drained and cleaned every Wednesday.
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✓ Verified November 2026
- Price
- From $34
- Water
- 88–105°F
- Nearest town
- Redstone
- From Denver
- 3 hr 44 min
- Reservations
- Required
Plan your visit
Hours & season
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Tickets & booking
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| Access | Reservation required |
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| Time limit | 4 hours per visit |
Rules
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On site
| Pools | 3 |
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| Lodging | Yes |
Not stated by the venue: swimwear, dogs.
Water temperature
This venue doesn't publish pool temperatures.
The pools
| Pool | Temp |
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| Upper poolsTwo upper pools in the tiered layout | 103–105°F |
| Big poolLargest pool, fed by a 3-foot waterfall in front of a rock grotto | 88–94°F |
| Clawfoot tub cold plungecoldNext to the sauna on the top deck | — |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- No chemicals
- Raw geothermal water cascades through three tiered pools
- Each pool is drained and cleaned weekly
- Towel rental: yes
- Food on site: no
- Massage: yes
| Glass containers | Not allowed |
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| Smoking | Not allowed |
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What's here
- three tiered natural pools with waterfall grotto
- no chemicals added
- cabins, wagons and ranch house
- pet-friendly cabins (fee)
- massage & soak packages
- Mt. Sopris views
Getting there
- From Denver3 hr 44 min182 mi
- From Glenwood Springs39 min25 mi
- From Aspen (ASE)55 min37 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 6,847 ft |
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| Cell service | None |
Things to do near Redstone
Redstone Castle and Coke Ovens
Historic Osgood mansion and restored beehive coke ovens at Redstone, a few miles south
Crystal River Jeep Tours
Jeep tours from Marble, 13 miles south, including the Lead King Loop area
Trailheads
- Thomas Lakes Trailhead7.1 mi
- Red Hill11.6 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Penny Hot Springs
Rock-ringed pools on the west bank of the Crystal River just off Highway 133 north of Redstone, partly owned and managed by Pitkin County Open Space. Access is free and year-round from a small roadside pullout. River levels decide conditions, and the pools are often under cold water during spring runoff.
Glenwood Hot Springs Resort
A large downtown resort built around the Grand Pool, which stretches more than two city blocks, plus a 104°F therapy pool. The newer Yampah Mineral Baths add three hot pools between roughly 95 and 104°F and two cold-contrast baths, and that area turns adults-only after 5 pm. Day passes are sold without reservations, and the resort runs two hotels on site.
Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves
A spa built over natural underground steam caves heated by a 125°F geothermal spring, with three rock chambers that run around 110-113°F. Cave time is bundled with spa treatments and must be reserved ahead. Swimsuits are required and visitors must be at least 13.
Penny Hot Springs: 2 mi · Glenwood Hot Springs Resort: 21 mi · Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves: 21 mi
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· checked November 2026
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