Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs​ is a geothermal ranch resort located along the Crystal River in the Gran Mesa National Forest in Colorado. Avalanche boasts 3 natural hot springs pools in a tiered layout with beautiful views of the Crystal River Valley. Accommodations are available. Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs features 3 natural hot springs pools in a tiered layout. Cascading from one to the next, each of the beautiful hot springs is situated at a level that provides limited visibility from one to the next. The largest pool is fed by a 3-foot waterfall forming a warm screen of water in front of a rock grotto. The temperature of the pools range from 96 – 106 degrees. The temperature varies by the season.
Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs pools are closed on Wednesday for cleaning. Reservations Required for all day visitors. Clothing required, family friendly, no pets in pool area, no glass and no smoking. All lodging guests and day visitors must sign a waiver to use our facilities. This hot springs is pet friendly. All lodging guests have access to our 500 feet of riverfront of the Crystal River for fishing.









