# Orvis Hot Spring, Colorado

Orvis Hot Spring in Colorado. 126°F (52°C). Short Walk. Ouray County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/orvis-hot-spring
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Orvis Hot Spring?

Yes. Orvis Hot Spring is a developed hot spring with pools from 65 to 112°F. A day pass costs $35 as of October 2026.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 126°F (52°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.6 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 7,025 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 339 ft from the nearest road (County Road 3) |
| County | Ouray County |
| Nearest town | Ouray |
| Coordinates | 38.13300, -107.73600 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | AMPHITHEATER (CO), 8.6 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | $35 day pass. Kids 4-12 $12, 3 and under free; member rate $15; one-hour dip refunds $5; towel $3; price year not stated |
| Hours | 9am-9pm daily (late soakers arrive by 8pm) |
| Season | Year-round |
| Pool temperature | 65–112°F |
| Clothing | Clothing optional |
| Getting there | near Ridgway, Ouray County |
| Operator | Orvis Hot Springs, https://orvishotsprings.com/ |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://orvishotsprings.com/, https://orvishotsprings.com/rates

## About Orvis Hot Spring

Orvis Hot Spring sits in Ouray County about eight miles from Ouray, off County Road 3. The source water is hot, well above comfortable soaking temperature. OpenStreetMap marks it under the same name and records an entry fee. Ownership and formal access status are blank in the USGS record, which also carries a sample from spring 1976.

A few hundred feet from County Road 3, a short walk in the record. Elevation is mid-mountain. Snow is heavy, a bit over six feet a year, and precipitation moderate. Amphitheater campground, near Ouray, is the closest one listed, around nine miles. Ouray is where you would base. The record names no managing agency.

The ranking favors winter. A fee is recorded. The source temperature is high enough to scald, so whatever you get into, test it first. The 1976 pH reading is mildly acidic. With access not formally on record, the fee entry is the one sign that someone runs the site.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1976-04-14 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.6 |
| Calcium | 280 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 19 mg/L |
| Sodium | 390 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 1,200 mg/L |
| Chloride | 86 mg/L |
| Iron | 960 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Montrose](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/colorado/montrose), 24 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Colorado](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado)
- [Ouray Hot Springs Pool, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/ouray-hot-springs-pool): Roadside, near Ouray, Ouray County, developed pools, pools 95–106°F, $30 day pass, year-round
- [Ouray Hot Springs, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/ouray-hot-springs): 156°F source, pH 7.1, Roadside, near Ouray, Ouray County, developed pools, pools 95–106°F, $30 day pass, year-round
- [Chattanooga Hot Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/chattanooga-hot-spring): pH 8.7, TDS 126 mg/L, Short Walk, near Silverton, San Juan County
- [Lemon Hot Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/lemon-hot-spring): 91°F source, pH 7.2, Roadside, near Mountain Village, San Miguel County
- [Dunton Hot Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/dunton-hot-spring): 108°F source, pH 6.4, Short Walk, near Mountain Village, San Miguel County, developed pools, pools 85–106°F
- [Geyser Warm Spring, CO](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/colorado/geyser-warm-spring): 82°F source, TDS 1,630 mg/L, Short Walk, near Mountain Village, San Miguel County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Orvis Hot Spring?**
Orvis Hot Spring has a water temperature of 126°F (52°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Orvis Hot Spring located?**
Orvis Hot Spring is located in Ouray County, Colorado at 7,025 feet elevation, near Ouray. Coordinates: 38.1330°N, 107.7360°W.

**How do I get to Orvis Hot Spring?**
Orvis Hot Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being County Road 3 (339 ft from the road).

**Is Orvis Hot Spring free to visit?**
Orvis Hot Spring charges a fee for entry.

**Can I camp near Orvis Hot Spring?**
Yes, Amphitheater (Co) is located nearby (8.6 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Orvis Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.6 (slightly acidic).

**Is it safe to soak at Orvis Hot Spring?**
With care. At 126°F Orvis Hot Spring is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orvis_Hot_Springs