Orvis Hot Springs

Beautiful hot springs spot! They've done a great job on the landscaping and ambience, so it's peaceful and lovely. The sound of the small waterfalls adds a little layer of zen and conversational privacy. Our favorite pool was one of the medium/large ones with pebbles at the bottom of it - a nice touch to fit the natural vibes of the place. This is also such a small thing, but we loved the complimentary hot coffee and teas to help ease the transition into the snowy outside. Will definitely be back!

My husband and I love Orvis. It’s become a beloved part of our lives and we try to make it back as often as possible. After a long break since our last trip, we were there last week. It’s just as wonderful as ever. We prefer to stay overnight and take advantage of the private access to the springs that guests get when they book a room. I love how deep the pools are and the variety of temperatures and styles offered for each. It’s remote and private feeling, though not far from civilization. If you’re in the area, Orvis is the best around.

I had an amazing time at this hot spring. It’s clothing optional, but it doesn’t make you feel uncomfortable. It’s just a natural environment and it’s nice that the hot springs are not chlorinated. It’s about as natural as you can get and I also partook in a massage and Paeton did an excellent job! I would definitely return here again in the future. I also loved the lobster pool, which is like a small hot tub to to 110° which is adjacent to a cold plunge pool so it was nice to get a few rounds of that in as well definitely feeling relaxed and rejuvenated after my visit today and would recommend anybody looking for a nice place to soak!

Beautiful stop in the high desert. Generally sunny and serene here, with several pool options. Favorite tip is to cycle through the sauna, cold plunge, and hot bath as many times as you can stand. Enjoyed this place immensely!

I have been to Orvis Hot Springs probably 10 times. The pools and scenery are fantastic. I have only ever done a day pass to soak, but I bet the night time soaks are amazing. It’s remote enough the vibes are chill and very ideal. They have a couple kid friendly pools as well as adults only and some super hot ones with a couple cold plunge options. I often find myself in this area of Colorado and always make it a point to spend some time at Orvis Hot Springs!

Love these hot springs! There is a no electronics policy to protect everyone’s privacy (of course). It makes it very peaceful. I always describe this place to people as “what I imagine the garden of Eden would look like.” Especially in the Spring and Summer! Green as can be with beautiful flowers and stone walkways to the different pools. Winter is especially perfect for soaking because you could be out there all day and night (hypothetically). Whereas in the summer it’s too hot out to soak at the same time. There’s two cute kitties who roam around and are super friendly. The sauna is great and there’s is also a cold plunge tub and a super hot “lobster pot”.

My girlfriend and I have been to quite a few hot springs and this was by far the best one! Main pools, Private pools, lobster pot, sauna, and cold plunge! It has it all! The price was definitely on point compared to the ones we've been to. Highly recommend!

Great spot to warm up during the winter with their 4 different hot spring pools. My friends and I went here during an ice climbing trip in Ouray and it was a great way to end the trip. The location is clothing optional just a heads up.

This place was amazing and I absolutely cannot wait to return. The staff is so kind and helpful. It made us feel at home. The atmosphere was peaceful, beautiful, and healing. There was no loud or rowdy people when we were there and there is even a sign discouraging that behavior. For vehicle camping, you literally are parked in a gravel parking lot against a chain link fence and next to other cars. At first we were turned off by this, but we reminded ourselves that this was about the soaking experience. Being able to walk right out of the ponds and right into your tent is amazing. Not to mention, when you camp there you can soak all through the night and/or in the early morning before day use visitors. Most of the visitors were nude (both in and out of the ponds) and sometimes they might even sit right next to you in a small pond and strike up a conversation, so you have to be comfortable with that. There are various ponds/pools to choose from of various sizes and temperatures. At the time of our visit, we only saw one pre-teen boy and later two toddlers. Otherwise it was all adults. There is an indoor warm pool where clothing is required and is a good place for kids.

This was last minute and out passes were complimentary from a local glamping spot. Thank you for the amazing welcome, we LOVED your community kitchen and hope paying farm fresh eggs with cookies forward made someone's day like the free loaf of bread made ours. We will be back!

So beautiful and was very relaxing I would come back in a heart beat! It wasn't expensive at all to get in but remember to bring your own towels otherwise you can purchase a towel there for $10

The Watsu water massage with Sweet Georgia was amazing! Like being swaddled by my own Mother. Thank You for your healing Touch!

These are my favorite "developed" hot springs I have ever been to. The facility is clean and comfortable. The vibe isn't modern high end luxury spa, but rather an unpretentious, earthy, healing space. The space offers a rustic charm. Staff is friendly and respectful. It is clothing optional and I'd say a majority of people were nude both times I've been. No cell phones or electronics are allowed and there are very high fences, which made me feel like I had complete privacy. The ambiance is quiet and tranquil. The scenery is unmatched being in the valley surrounded by mountains. They offer many pools with varying temperatures. They even have a smokers pool which is rare that smoking is allowed. There are showers and lockers. I highly recommend these hot springs.

This place is an unparalleled experience. The whole property is beautiful and there's so many options to get hot.

I've been to a lot of hot springs all over the country, but orvis really left an impression on me. Firstly, I love that it's clothing optional! A lot of hot springs in Oregon are like that and it just feels natural and right. It's also nice that electronics aren't allowed in the pools so you can feel comfortable basking in your birthday suit. The woman who helped me was very nice to talk with and helpful. She actually recommended Thai paradise to me (see Thai paradise review lol) and it was a 5 star experience as well. The soaking area reminds me of a secret garden or a little oasis. Beautiful fountains spilling into hot spring pools of different size and temperature. There's at least 6-8 pools I would say. Some are very small, others you can practically swim in! Chairs all around and a beautiful grassy lawn you can sunbathe in. What a luxury it was to soak in these healing waters, close my eyes and feel the suns warm rays and repeat. I ended the experience with a trip to the sauna followed by an icy plunge and then a very very hot pool. Yowza my skin was tingling! I found out that this is the only hot spring with lithium, which is very cool. High levels of magnesium detract from the typical sulphuric smell so it was very pleasant. You can lodge here as well and then have free access to the pools. I wanted to do that, but it was booked so plan accordingly! Even if you just do a day pass, it is worth every penny.

Fun place to go. Clothing optional and is nice quiet and serene. No bells and whistles so if that's what you want I would find somewhere else

Stayed here in the tent campground. It was a phenomenal experience getting overnight access to the springs. The ranch behind the property is actually the owner of the springs. We met him in the morning when we was picking up hay for his cattle. Very nice old man with his grandsons tagging along.

This is a very relaxing hot springs with numerous pools at different temperatures. Definitely a place to go for quiet soaking. The area is nicely landscaped. Clothing is optional and in our visits about half the customers opted out of suits. All body shapes and sizes represented, no judging going on, so it's very freeing if you want that experience. The showers/changing area are dated and we prefer to arrive in sweats rather than use their changing facilities. If you're shy-ish but want to try opting out of a suit, time your arrival with sunset. It's a beautiful time of day and the dim lighting insures a degree of privacy/anonymity. They have onsite lodging but we haven't tried that so no comment on that option.

Stayed one night at Orvis and it was perfect. Staying there we had access to pools 24hrs which allowed us to have them to ourselves under the moonlight and for sunrise Staff was amazing and helpful and the beds in the iron room were comfy with great linens. The pools were perfect temperature and you have the lobster pot and cold plunge too. Love being naked in a comfortable environment

Nice place without the flash. More people where clothed than non clothed. It was pretty busy for a mid week visit. Plenty of seating in the shade and sun. My only complaint was that the rocks were super slick with algae and I did fall trying to get out and skinned my knee. I enjoyed the private tub that was inside.

Came from Michigan just to come relax in hot springs. Couldn't believe how friendly the staff was. They went out of their way just to make us feel at home. Amazing place to visit. Next time coming for a week

So here I am sitting in my vehicle freezing at 18 degrees Fahrenheit. My toes and hand are beginning to go numb. I start my truck because it's freezing to death outside and this lady who claims she works here opens my door and climbs inside without any permission and demands I shut my truck off and refuses to get out of my personal vehicle. I have to threaten her with a force of action to get her out of my vehicle. She goes to get the owners son to come out and he asks what's going on, so I tell him in my shivering voice how I'm friggin freezing after trying to sleep under all 7 blankets we had brought. Unfortunately I've never camped in this type of weather so yes maybe I'm under prepared. But do not friggin come to my personal vehicle and enter it without permission. Place is absolutely horrible. And the lady is literally smoking from a meth pipe next to us in the non campsite that states no parking. I ran my truck the first night and no one said anything. They even walked around and put notes on the cars who were not registered and still did not demand it to be off. Do not recommend camping here, the wood decks for tents are catty wampus. The fire rings are so small and have no griddle or grate over them. The outhouse is filthy, full of urine and poop. Smells horrific. The interior of the building has filthy changing rooms with no personal space. No neutral bathroom zones either. Next we visited the Silence pool, of course people there was talking. Kinda crazy thing, we shined a light under water and the algae and scum was so horrible. We exited immediately. Next the pool across. Pretty nice but the rocks hurt your feet bad! Same with this pool, scum and algae really bad. The rocks in the pools and walls are all covered in algae. We seen a wad of hair floating in the water with algae on it as well. To be honest, this campground is not safe at all especially with staff entering your vehicles to do whatever. The lady was drunk or just on drugs but I did not feel safe being here. As I finish with this review I am starting my truck to part ways from this dump.pictures attached are of the lady in the no parking area and of her truck plate and model so others can be on the lookout for this hostile person who has no limits. Be safe campers and look out!

We loved it! Felt absolutely comfortable definitely on a stop when we coke back! We felt so rejuvenated Great place!!!

Unfortunately this isn't a place I'd recommend based on customer service alone. When I worked in customer service I learned the customer is always right and I am not one to argue or put up a fight. So when I went to check in and gave them the campsite that I had booked earlier in the week they proceeded to tell me I was wrong and that I'd booked another campsite. I don't come to this place UNLESS that specific campsite is available so I was even more shocked when both ladies at the front desk told me "no you didn't book that site you booked this other one". Again, I ONLY go to these springs when my favorite camp spot is available. It would have been nice if they apologized for any inconvenience and explained what might have gone wrong but they didn't even want to discuss it, instead I was told I was wrong and that I had booked another site. One that I have NEVER booked in the past because of how far away it is from the springs. Instead of figuring out where the communication went wrong during booking, I was told I had 5 minutes to get my things and leave the premises while standing there naked in my robe. They didn't like that I repeatedly stated that I have always and only book this specific site and again repeated back to me that I was wrong and booked another site. To not cause any more drama I left the premises while still naked in my robe and they stated they were canceling my reservation all together, except that they didn't and they still charged my card over $500 which put my account in the negative because I transferred money from that account since they stated they canceled my reservation. So then I was left with a negative bank account, no campsite to sleep at, and nowhere to sleep in a small town where there's only 2 hotels that were both entirely booked. Did I have to sleep in my car? Yes I did. Was it below 35 degrees in the middle of November? Yes it was. I drove over 6 hours to these springs that I had booked a week in advance only to be told I was wrong and to leave because they didn't like my attitude while telling them that I had booked a specific site with no apologies, I was wrong and they were right. Sadly if you plan your vacation here you better hope that those employees aren't working that day because if you correct them or state that they're wrong, you'll be kicked out no questions asked.

On my last full day in Ouray, I decided to come to Orvis for some soaking and meditation. I was told by almost everyone I encountered in Ouray that Orvis is a MUST GO before I leave. So I came and spent almost the whole day here. The staff was so kind and helpful, and even gave me a little tour. The changing rooms, showers, and bathrooms are a bit cramped, but that's not what you come here for. I met some of the most rad souls that I would've never come across if I didn't stop at Orvis. The whole setup once you get to the back is a complete oasis. I personally spent about 5 hours in the lobster pot. I found that to be perfect for me. I was able to get lost in my meditation for quite some time. I also had some of the most enlightening conversations with the other souls inhabiting in the lobster pot lol. It was quite a trip! That's for sure. Make sure you bring water!! They have a refill station which is a total plus. I also was welcomed by the coolest of cats and also peacocks!?!?! What a time. What an experience. Only at Orvis. The views are beautiful, I hear the stars at night are just oh so captivating. Next time I find myself nearby I'll stop in for a soak in the pot with the other lobsters!!

Orvis is a place you go when you want a laid-back, Colorado hot spring experience as natural as you can get with an overlay of comfort. It is like being in a natural spring that you hike to, but with a slightly curated experience. I have been a handful of times as I just live down the road in Durango. I have a hot spring about 5 miles from me, but yet I chose Orvis. If you are looking for something frou frou or posh, go somewhere else. Orvis is close to nature, staffed with kind people, a community kitchen that allows a quick snack or a quick chat with a new friend, and an experience you will want to keep reliving over and over. It is clothing-optional which I have always found to be a personal and tasteful experience. Sure, It is a little quirky, but hey, Colorado is quirky. Embrace the experience you won't, you can't, have anywhere else.

Amazing!! Relaxing!! Private!! Okay for nudists to enjoy in this quiet little hot spring spa hotel. This place also has camping!! Peak seasons it's $45 per person to camp or $37 off season. The camp sites include parking; put your tent on an elevated wooden platform. It's quite close to the neighbors. Will try it out next time. If it's just to experience the hot springs, coming at $22 for a 2 hour soak with 7 different pools to choose from. There is a smoking section for those that need to hit it while here. The shower and bathroom is small but good enough to get 3-4 people in there at once to change and what not. The pool temperatures ranges from 99-104, just right. Mostly shallow to more than 5' in depth. Great for couples or families to enjoy.

Hot springs were very relaxing. Camped overnight, so we got 2 days of soaking. The massages were great loved the couples massage yert. The view of the mountains was beautiful and hearing the animals at night was peaceful. The stars made the sky look like it was on fire with no city lights to ruin them.

My family and I had a great time in the hot springs! We loved the vibe and feeling the place gave, how quiet it was (even in not quiet areas), and the garden. Beautiful place, very relaxing with a variety of areas with ice cold springs, warm springs, and hot springs, would definitely recommend stopping here. Clean changing area, warm and welcoming owners. Thank you to the owners for this great experience!

Love this place best hot springs in Colorado and I've been to almost all. I stop here every year.

I love this place and being able to bask in my glory without judgment. It has such a welcoming atmosphere and you are able to let everything hang out! I did have car troubles while I was here and so many guest came to help out. I have never been in an atmosphere with so much love and acceptance I strongly recommend this spot to anyone who is trying to get away from the toxins in this world. Let's not forget to mention the natural lithium in the water makes your skin feel baby soft again. I swam 8 hours straight and I can't wait to come back and visit again! Ps. Don't forget to buy a Amish caramel on your way out they are absolutely mouth watering!

Unfortunately, I tried Orvis Hot Springs... it cost me $38 to walk in the door go to the restrooms take a shower, at that point there was so much hair in the drain, the shower would not drain. I realized I did not want to experience anymore they charge me $35 for that experience, unacceptable business practices. House cleaning practices.

We were staying nearby in Ouray which has its own hot springs but one of our tour guides recommended this place instead and we decided to check it out, best decision ever! I love the natural feel of the place, when you get there it doesn't look like much from the outside but it's an oasis once you're inside. The staff was super friendly and helpful and answered all of our questions. The water was perfect and clean, calm atmosphere, beautiful grounds, if you're in the area this place is a must!

Orvis is one of the most amazing places - a tranquil oasis in every sense. The various pools are nestled in a serene garden settling with flowers of all sorts, trees and grass. There's plenty of shade on the lawn area as well as plenty of sun where you can lounge and watch the clouds float by. Each pool has been developed with a "natural" feel with temperatures that range from body temperature to HOT. The facility is always clean, and the staff is full of wonderful, welcoming people. It is clothing optional and going nude just feels so natural - the way hot springs should be enjoyed. You'll see in some other reviews a kind of "Ohoooo I saw a naked old man," exclamation making it somehow sound perverted. It isn't. Expect to see naked people. There's nothing gross or sexual about it. It's a liberating sense of freedom with nobody judging. The rooms are cozy and the beds comfy. The camping is great, especially because the campground has been recently renovated. Orvis limits the number of overnighters to maintain a low-key, calm experience. The community kitchen is a nice, convenient touch especially for longer stays. And the coffee pot is always full. The showers and changing area are small, particularly when it gets busy. And here's where Orvis falls from five stars to four: There's one toilet to serve everyone - day users and campers - except those restrooms available to room guests. I'm not suggesting a massive expansion, but there needs to be attention paid to the restroom and changing facilities. I don't want to end on a downer note...So think of having coffee at sunrise on a tranquil morning with sunrays streaming through the steam swirling off the calm, hot water. That's Orvis.

My friends and I had a lovely time here! It is definitely clothing optional so be aware of that when you see lots of swinging parts. The grounds are very pretty and the springs are so comfy. There are a few different temperature pools. The main pools are both great temperatures. There is a super hot pool that I couldn't tolerate though I wish I could!! There are also indoor pools as well as saunas to enjoy. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

It was a wonderful last minute find, and I am so happy I got a chance to check it out as I liked it much better than other hot springs in the area. It's not fancy but everything is super clean and has everything you may need: lockers, changing rooms, coffee, water, snacks, you can rent towels and robes if you didn't bring your own, and OF COURSE, the pools! Different pools of various size and temperatures to choose from (natural looking ones, not the rec center type). They even have the silent one and the lobster one (super hot as the name suggests). They also have awesome sauna and a cold pool and shower right next to it. Adults only and clothing optional, which was a bit outside of my comfort zone but I would say that about half of the people wore swimming suits/trunks so it's great to have some options! They also have a super friendly cat that greeted us by the register and then was just hanging out outside. You do have an option to go for an hour or all day passes (you have to pay a full amount and will get refunded if you leave earlier). No cell phones allowed in the springs area but it's a fantastic natural and super relaxing setting, and I always sleep like a baby after soaking in hot springs!

Our favorite place to spend a day, night or two. It's just simply the best hot springs I've ever been to. I always feel super relaxed, loose, calm and chill. Feeling good. I like how they run the place. It's very professional, and clean. When you're in there it's like a little oasis or sanctuary. It's a perfect peaceful place to relax and get some good healing.

This place is really nice and has overnight camping or if you're just looking for a day pass they offer that as well. You can get a massage or just relax in their hot springs again this is a clothing optional reasort.

So fun! This place is great! It's kid friendly but the kids that were there were well behaved. Some nudity. Plenty of space to find a nice spot to sit. If you're lucky enough to be in this beautiful area, you must stop by!

Amazing. So refreshing. Lil fairy garden tucked away in the mountains I would recommend this place to anyone who is comfortable being around nude people. Personally I love that it's clothing optional. There's 7 minerals in the pools to help with different ailments !! I feel like a million bucks after leaving here

Staff was EXTREMELY professional which made the whole experience more comfortable. It's really a judgement free zone whether you're wearing a bathing suit or not. We went twice (both times at night), and both times, the guests were some of the nicest people I've ever met. The pools were great too. Good temperatures all around and a nice variety. It's a little pricey and not super fancy or anything (it has kind of a granola and nature-y feel), but I think worth the money. Make sure to leave your phone in the car as they don't allow them in the pool area AT ALL. The merch is cool too, and we had to stop ourselves from buying bags and shirts and towels.

Disappointed. Visited this property over Labor Day weekend after observing the overwhelmingly favorable Yelp reviews. We thought, 'it has to be pretty good' and we really wanted to like this property. Check in was great - the staff was friendly and explained the rules and the property itself. They were out of free lockers, which was understandable because the property seemed rather busy. We ended up putting most of our stuff in our vehicle, which was fine. Then we tried the pools and this is where the disappointment started. First, many of the large pools had rocky entrances/exits - which, while it made the hot springs feel more 'natural', made it difficult to navigate in and out of the pools especially after the sun went down. My suggestion would be to add some underwater lighting near the entrance/exits of the pools? I know - this will make it less discreet for the naked people.. however, it seems like it would really help reduce the potential for injury here. All of the large pools felt lukewarm at best - too cool for what we like when we go to a hot spring. At one point an employee walked by with a thermometer and announced that the pool was 96 degrees ... Think bathtub water that has been sitting for a half hour, it's just not our idea of a *hot* spring. They do have ONE legitimately hot outdoor pool - the lobster pot. However, this pool is only the size of a small hot tub and had many visitors congregating in it to enjoy the hot water. This was not a relaxing experience to be packed into a small pool with 6-9 guests trying to stay warm. Conversely, they had one pool that was insanely cold - imaging showering in a cold shower. People were alternating between the lobster pot and this pool and claimed that it was enjoyable to do so. ‍ We took a hard pass on that. The indoor private tubs were hot, too. They appeared to have 2 of these and they were first come, first serve. We tried one that was next to a bathroom. The water temperature was hot but the privacy of the tub left something to be desired - the door lock was broken and would not lock, so anyone could just walk right in. As a side note.. a pool specifically reserved as a "smoking pool"?! As in, a pool where people are allowed to smoke cigarettes?! Really? We were floored that this is a thing. I would not want to be around people who are smoking at a hot springs and feel like this should not be a part of any hot springs experience. I don't mean to be so negative. I realize different people enjoy different temperatures and what is cold for me might be just perfect for you. Like I said, we really wanted to like this place. If naked is your thing - this is the place to do it, we thought perhaps thats what people like so much about this place? I will say the gardens are beautiful. The grounds are very well kept and it was nice to even see a friendly cat hanging out in this area. The sauna was a nice option too. Though, again, this began to feel very small when a bunch of people started congregating in there. Overall - very disappointed in our experience, especially considering the rave Yelp reviews. Typically Yelp has been pretty close to the reality we experience, however this time it let us down. We even considered leaving to go to the Wiesbaden hot springs (highly recommended, downtown Ouray) again. If your favorite hot springs, like us, are Pagosa or Iron Mountain in Glenwood Springs .. this is *not* like those. Needless to say, we will not be returning and would not recommend this property.

We had a reservation and were looking forward to soaking after a long day of hiking. Unfortunately due to circumstances on the mtn we were unable to arrive until 9pm. (We had to assist in a rescue on a 14er) we were told to find Adriana in a cabin to get checked in. We couldn't find her and gave up after 15 mins. We struggled to find out spot, and set up tents in the pitch black. Once we finally did I went to use the restroom. Upon walking out I was scorned by two ladies in bathrobes for not using the correct restroom and was told campers were not allowed in the facility near the pools that I was in. If I wanted to use the bathroom I had to go clear around the building to one in the basement. I was also told there were no showers for campers either. I would think you would want someone to shower before getting in the pools after a long day of hiking. The ladies were extremely rude and made us feel unwelcome. I immediately went back to the tents and took them down and left the place because it was clear we were not wanted there. I've never been to a hot spring before where they create a class system between campers and room guests. Also I'm pretty sure the lady we were supposed to find passed us many times as some lady with a. Clipboard kept walking around but never approached us to offer any information or help. Wasted over $200 to be there for an hour and a half, treated like garbage, yelled at , and made to feel uncomfortable. I will never come here again. What a disappointment after driving 6 hours from Denver. We had our father in law in town and had been talking up the hot spring experience all weekend only to end up with this. Clearly lots of people have a great experience here but we were not one of them. Staff and people were rude, and not willing to help a paying guest at all. I forgot to mention a weird lady that kept asking us if we had seen two horses while we were struggling to put up our tents

I absolutely love this place. I considering heaven on earth. I ended up staying several days because it was just so relaxing. I came for day use and enjoyed all the different pools, sun bathing in the beautiful gardens, chatting with friendly people. The hot cold therapy was my favorite feature....getting very hot in the sauna or 112degree pools then plunging into the 60 degree pool nearby..excellent therapy for joints and overall cleansing. Woot!! Its my new favorite spot. Highly recommended!!!!

You can expect a very well maintained garden and grounds where the outdoor baths are. This is definitely a more favorable location if you don't have kids with you as opposed to the hot springs closer to the center of ouray. The staff was very friendly and informative. The actual indoor facilities (bathrooms, locker rooms) are no frills, but I feel a slight renovation and lift can really make it a more enjoyable missing star experience. Not that I am expecting a boutique type of feel. I didn't like the fact that smoking is allowed in some parts of the grounds. I felt it really takes away from the relaxing environment for me. Seeing ashtrays near some of the pools was a bit off putting. Highly recommend to bring your own towels and sandals to get between the different pools.

Place is dirty - changing rooms and grounds are horribly kept. Old weird crowd - no views, definitely don't recommend.

Dirty and stinky. That's it. Uncomfortable. Weird vibe. Not the best views. Won't go back.

We had made a reservation to camp here in our RV. The website looked nice and we really enjoy Hotsprings. When we showed they informed us that the RV camping was in their gravel parking lot against a chain link fence with a tarp on it, behind which was a large propane tank or there was another spot next to the dumpster open for RV camping. There were not real camp sites! Because we had reserve for two and had not canceled prior to 48 hours in advance, we paid $78 for one night. I give this a 1 star because it was not camping and it was not as advertised on their website. There are beautiful Mountain views but not from behind the tall metal security fence. We were very disappointed.

Great place tucked into the CO mountains. My friend and I visited but did not stay or camp here. There are plenty of pools to soak in. Many are clothing optional which was excellent but if you are sensitive to that you may want to stick to the clothes only areas. There is also a great sauna room which I really enjoyed. The staff are friendly even when letting you know you may be being too noisy, after all it is basically a spa :-)

Fair warning to any judgy-mcjudgypants anti-nudist, Orvis is not for you. This is because the entirety of the outdoor hot spring area is clothing optional. Personally, I detest the cloying feel of a swimsuit when I'm taking the waters, and thus I get joyful over any hot spring that doesn't make me suffer under someone else's socially repressed dress-code when what I need is to relax in a hot mineral pool, heal, and unwind. Orvis allows that unencumbered relaxation in truly breathtaking surroundings. Though, I guess they actually cater to the judgy types too, since there is an indoor public pool that's clothing required, and two private indoor pools that don't have rigid time limitations, so you can take the waters without actually having to see other bathers if you want. Unpolished native rock was used in the construction of the walls and benches of the main outdoor pools, and they have rounded pebbles for floors. Thus, a walk across the pool is a built-in foot massage, and somewhere along the submerged seats is a spot ideally comfortable for just about every form or figure. Plus, the organic lines and curves of native rocks, pools, and greenscaping promote that release from urban rigidity, and the not-all-that-distant mountains on nearly every horizon are an anchoring connection with the natural world. Were it not the middle of winter, I'd no doubt have plopped myself in one of the many wooden chairs or swings to relax in the clean mountain air while taking in the view and quietly contemplating the lovely sound of the carefully constructed waterfalls which were likely meant for just that purpose. We stayed the night in the Uncompahgre room, which I definitely recommend to anyone who can save up the very significant cost of even a single night. The ability to skinny-dip silently in hot mineral baths well after the bulk of visitors have left for the night and long before they arrive for the day is a healing and relaxation experience nearly impossible to put a price tag on. Back to our room, though, it was generously sized and the bed was so perfectly cloudlike, that it was like I floated weightless all night. We had a personal fridge that ran in complete silence, and an individual water dispenser so we wouldn't dehydrate in the hot, high-altitude pools. The resort also provided us luxurious hooded robes for wandering the clothing-required halls and the chilly paths between outdoor pools, as well as ample fluffy towels to get thoroughly dry before falling into our personal cloud for the night. The only other warning I would have is for those that can't share. All the rooms in the guest house share communal bathrooms/showers, but since there aren't many rooms, the line was pretty non-existent each time we needed to avail ourselves of the facilities. There's a big communal kitchen below stairs as well, though we didn't avail ourselves since incredible food is a 2 minute drive away in Ridgway. We also missed out on using the public saunas due to being just so enthused about the pools. We're going to explore those, and possibly the massage treatments (available for an extra charge), at our next visit.

Been going to Orvis for many years. Have always loved the experience and recommended it to many friends over the years. This last time, perhaps its due to many using the facilities, traveling through this summer, we were very disappointed. The water was downright dirty and murky. Our skin had a negative reaction and this was a first time. Came back to our friend's house in Ridgway where we're staying and both of us quickly jumped in the shower to wash away the spring's residue. Will think twice about returning.

What a lovely gem of hot springs pools. Cozy with lots of trees and plants, some grassy areas to meditate, relax, read, and even nap. It is clothing optional and everyone was behaved and respectful whether you were clothed or not.

This is a clothing optional place so caution if you want to take your kids and expose them to all naturalists. This is just 12-15 mins away from the town of Ouray on hwy 550. They charge $16 for a full day bath with multiple access during the entire day. Their lockers are complimentary and they charge under $2 to rent a towel. The best thing about the place is their therapeutic water, its sulphur free and doesn't have that strong odor. They offer both indoor an outdoor pools with multiple size options..Its a great and affordable place to relax and unwind after a long day of hiking, biking or skiing..

This was an amazing experience, my fiancé and I were on a family trip in ouray and my mom and step dad decided to treat us to a relaxing night at the springs. The landscaping and pools were beautiful, the hosts were welcoming and helpful, and the resident kitty cats were so sweet. Feel free to bring your own food if you are camping as they have an amazing community kitchen. The clothing optional area was discreet and calming, and all the others guests were extremely polite. I would have to say the private tubs were definitely my favorite.

Orvis just received an exception from some of the Covid rules and can now let guests come and go throughout the day. Being able to visit for a while then go for a hike and return in the evening made the experience even better than we'd been expecting. Lots of different pools/temps to try and the grounds were lush and well taken care of. Staff were all lovely as well

Love Orvis hot springs. It's my favorite hot spring location in Ouray. (Note: I have not visited the city hot springs in Ouray since it's remodel was completed). Orvis has a great property with lots of space and pool options. They have indoor hot baths, multiple outdoor pools of varying depths and temperatures. They have a sauna, a massage yurt, hotel rooms, a tiny kitchen and on-site camping. It's usually a very mellow atmosphere, but winter holidays can make this spot a hive of swirling, wet humans. There are free, lockable lockers too. Towels cost extra, so bring your own if possible. At Orvis, clothing is optional. Even the most modest folks can enjoy an exilerating, naked soak without feeling creepy eyes, at night anyway. I don't go during daylight because I don't like to see men naked anywhere, especially the old creepers splayed out on lounge chairs. Regardless, it's just nudity. We all have the same, generic stuff. Just do everyone a favor and act like a respectful adult at all times. Don't flaunt your nudity, just get in the water, discreetly please. And, no staring at someone else's woman. Orvis is a great stop on any visit to the area. A nice thai food dinner in Ridgeway afterwards is even better. Get the pad Thai, you'll thank me later.

Best Hot Springs in the area! Such good, laidback, hippie vibes here! Clothing is optional (at most pools) and everyone is super respectful! No electronics allowed in the space, this is the perfect lil getaway right in Ouray! 10/10 recommended!! Pools were so beautiful, clean, and the views were UNREAL