Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center

4.3

(127 reviews)

About This Spring

Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center​ is a family destination located by the South Arkansas River between Gunnison National Forest and Pike and San Isabel National Forest in Chaffee County, Colorado. Salida boasts the largest indoor hot springs pool in North America. This public hot spring offers two hot springs pools and private soaking tubs.

Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center is collected underground and piped 8 miles from the source high in the majestic Rocky Mountains. The hot springs water is odorless. Salida boasts the largest indoor hot springs pool in North America. This public hot spring offers two hot springs pools and private soaking tubs. The Lap Hot Springs Pool is has a temperature 84 degrees. The Pool consist of a large 25 meter, 6 lane pool. The Leisure Hot Springs Pool has a temperature of 98 degrees. The hot springs water is treated with chlorine. Salida also offers private soaking pools. You must be 18 and older to use. Clothing is optional in the private soaking pools, Clothing is required in the public pools.  ​

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