Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
- From $18
- 98–108°F
- 3 hr 42 min from Denver
- Walk-in OK
A spa retreat near Moffat in the San Luis Valley, built on the historic Mineral Hot Springs site, with three main pools held at 98, 104 and 108°F plus jacuzzis and a cold plunge. Lodging ranges from hotel rooms to yurts, tipis and campsites. Leashed dogs are welcome on the grounds but not in the pool area.
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✓ Verified November 2026
- Price
- From $18
- Water
- 98–108°F
- Nearest town
- Moffat
- From Denver
- 3 hr 42 min
- Reservations
- Walk-in OK
Plan your visit
Hours & season
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Tickets & booking
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| Access | Day pass, walk-ins welcome |
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Rules
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| Dogs | Yes |
On site
| Pools | 5 |
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Not stated by the venue: swimwear.
Water temperature
Soaking-pool temperatures as published by the venue or land agency; they vary with season and flow.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
661 mg/L
Moderately mineralized · Sodium–sulfate (sodium sulfate water)
- pH
- 6.5
- Temp at source
- 140°F
- Lithium
- 0.33 mg/L
- Fluoride
- 3.9 mg/L
- Boron
- 0.34 mg/L
- Iron
- 0.06 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at “Mineral Hot Spring D”, sampled 1975–1976 by the USGS and partners (data). Pool water may be cooled, mixed or treated, and spring chemistry is generally stable over decades. We report measurements only; we don't make health claims.
The pools
| Pool | Temp |
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| Cool pool | 98°F |
| Tower PoolMedium-temperature pool | 104°F |
| View PoolHot pool; designated Quiet Pool | 108°F |
| Jacuzzi hot tubsTwo tubs, cleaned weekly | 104°F |
| Cold plungecold | — |
| Baby poolkidsFilled with hot spring water; for children under 4 | — |
| Private poolsprivateContact the property to book | — |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- No chemicals including chlorine
- Soaking pools drained and cleaned nightly
- Jacuzzis cleaned weekly
- Showers: yes
- Towel rental: yes
- Food on site: yes
| Bring your own alcohol | Not allowed |
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| Smoking | Allowed in designated areas |
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What's here
- three main pools 98/104/108°F
- two 104°F jacuzzis
- cold plunge
- quiet pool
- private pools
- rooms, yurts, tipis, RV and tent sites
- shaded dog kennel by day parking (dogs not allowed in pool area)
- massage and yoga
Getting there
- From Denver3 hr 42 min167 mi
- From Salida46 min33 mi
- From Alamosa (ALS)1 hr 8 min52 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 7,744 ft |
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| Parking | Day parking is near the dog kennel |
Things to do near Moffat
Valley View Hot Springs
Clothing-optional hot springs run by the Orient Land Trust near Villa Grove
Orient Mine bat colony
Historic iron mine where Brazilian free-tailed bats emerge at dusk, mid-June to mid-Sept
Nearby springs
Valley View Hot Springs
Natural ponds and pools on a hillside above the San Luis Valley, run as a nonprofit by the Orient Land Trust. The whole property is clothing-optional and family-friendly, and daily visitor numbers are capped, so reservations by phone are needed. Cabins and campsites are available, and leashed pets are allowed on camping and day-pass reservations for a fee.
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
A city-owned indoor hot springs pool complex in Salida, built in 1937 as a WPA project and filled with geothermal water piped from springs near Poncha Springs. It combines lap swimming with hotter soaking pools and is promoted as one of the largest indoor hot springs facilities in the US. Hours change seasonally, so check the city calendar.
Sand Dunes Recreation
A family pool complex near Hooper in the San Luis Valley, fed by a 118°F artesian well first struck during 1930s oil drilling. Alongside the main pools it has an adults-only greenhouse soaking area, a restaurant and bar, and campsites and cabins. The whole facility closes on Thursdays for cleaning.
Valley View Hot Springs: 6 mi · Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center: 25 mi · Sand Dunes Recreation: 27 mi
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· checked November 2026
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