Valley View Hot Springs: reservations, rates and clothing-optional policy
Valley View Hot Springs is a clothing-optional soaking property in the San Luis Valley, owned and operated by the nonprofit Orient Land Trust. Pools range from a mild high-80s°F swimming pool to hot soaking pools around 104 to 106°F, and admission is limited, so the trust highly recommends a reservation. See our hot springs in Colorado guide for the state's other soaks, or the full hot springs locator map for other states.
Fact box
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Orient Land Trust property, San Luis Valley, near Villa Grove |
| Reservations | Highly recommended, as admission is limited (Orient Land Trust, September 2026); a daily cap of 100 guests was in place as of August 2026 |
| Clothing policy | Clothing-optional across the entire property (Orient Land Trust, as of August 2026) |
| Temperature (pools) | From the high 80s°F to about 104–106°F in the hottest pools (Orient Land Trust, as of August 2026) |
| Temperature (NOAA archive) | About 99°F, historical estimate, base year 1980 |
| Day-use rate | $30 adult / $20 child for a 2-hour slot, $34 for an unrestricted day soak (as of August 2026; confirm current rates at olt.org) |
| Legal status | Official, nonprofit land trust, clothing-optional |
| Season | No seasonal closure noted in the sources we checked (September 2026) |
Reservations and rates
Orient Land Trust says reservations are "highly recommended, as admission is limited" (olt.org, September 2026). As of August 2026, the trust's day-use rates were $30 for a two-hour adult slot, $20 for kids and $34 for an unrestricted day soak, daily admission was capped at 100 guests, and non-members could book only within 24 hours of a visit while supporting members reserved further ahead. Treat those figures as dated rather than current, and check olt.org for today's rates, the booking window and any membership requirement before you plan a trip.
Orient Land Trust's site also describes how to become a supporting member, the route for visitors who want to book further ahead than the non-member window.
Clothing-optional policy
The entire property is clothing-optional, day and night. Orient Land Trust frames this as a naturist community space, so expect that norm across the grounds, not only in the pools. Some Colorado soaks switch to clothing-optional only after dark; this one doesn't switch at all.
How this guide was researched
This page was compiled from Orient Land Trust's official site and the NOAA/NCEI thermal springs archive. We haven't visited this site ourselves. The reservation-policy language above is current as of a direct check of olt.org in September 2026; the trust's rates and visit pages weren't reachable when checked in September 2026, so pricing, the daily cap, the booking window, the clothing policy and pool temperatures carry an August 2026 date. Confirm current rates and policy at olt.org before you go.
FAQ
Is Valley View Hot Springs clothing-optional?
Yes, across the entire property, day or night. Orient Land Trust frames it as a naturist community space.
Do you need a reservation for Valley View Hot Springs?
Orient Land Trust says reservations are highly recommended because admission is limited. Book ahead rather than counting on a walk-up spot.
How much does Valley View Hot Springs cost?
As of August 2026, day-use rates were $30 for a two-hour adult slot, $20 for kids and $34 for an unrestricted day soak; confirm current rates at olt.org before you go.
How hot are the pools at Valley View Hot Springs?
From a mild high-80s°F swimming pool up to about 104 to 106°F in the hottest soaking pools.
Is Valley View Hot Springs members-only?
No, but membership changes how far ahead you can book. As of August 2026, non-members could reserve only within 24 hours of a visit, while supporting members could book further out.
We haven't visited these places ourselves, and every page says so rather than implying otherwise. Details are compiled from public land-manager, USGS and NOAA sources and cross-checked where possible; conditions, access rules and fees change without notice, so confirm with the managing agency before you go. Page last checked September 2026. Read our full methodology.