4 springs within 40 miles
Hot springs near Hooper
4 hot springs are within 40 miles of Hooper: the closest is Sand Dunes Recreation (under 1 mi), the hottest is Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa (up to 108°F), and the lowest listed adult price is Sand Dunes Recreation ($18). Distances are straight-line; driving distances in the mountains can be much longer.
- Sand Dunes Recreation0 mi
- Splashland Hot Springs20 mi
- Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa27 mi
- Valley View Hot Springs29 mi
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.
Splashland Hot Springs
A large outdoor geothermal swimming pool about a mile north of Alamosa, open in summer since 1955. Water enters at 102°F and averages around 88-96°F across the pool. It is geared to families, with slides, a diving board and lap lanes.
Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
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.
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.