Pool Details & Map

Great for:

Quiet, spacious

Features:

• Deep
• Good for sunbathing
• Close to the grill

Boulder pool is located in the heart of our soaking area making it the perfect pool to dip into while hopping from pool to pool as you test out different temperatures. With Boulder pool you can meet soakers from near and far in this spacious pool. It is also Ideal for larger groups and socializing.

Great for:

Relaxation, quiet

Features:

• Designated quiet area
• Natural setting
• Natural shade

Named after the Colorado Columbine, the state flower, this nice little intimate pool is in one of the most quiet spots of the property. Tucked away in the corner in a natural setting under pine and aspen trees and surrounded by boulders. Listen to the river running and escape into solitude and capture your meditation moment.

Great for:

Active, fun

Features:

• Beautiful blue color
• Jacuzzi-style jets
• Ledges to sit on

Sometimes what you need is something familiar, and who doesn’t love a relaxing jet in their mineral hot springs pool? Just push the button for an instant Jacuzzi style soak, but with all the benefits of our healing waters.

Great for:

Solo soak, couples

Features:

• Next to the river
• Great place to watch river activity
• Cozy couples spot

Our smallest and most intimate pool, The Crick is right on the seat of the river. A great spot for kids to enjoy while their parents relax in the pool above. In the summer months, you get the added entertainment of enjoying watching hundreds of tubers floating by and kids playing in the river all day long, while you sit and soak it all in.

Great for:

Active, social

Features:

• The hottest pool
• Next to the river
• Complement with a cold plunge dip

For a little Scandinavian spa experience, alternate from soothing hot and invigorating cold to tap into even deeper relaxation. At the Lobster Pot, you’re right next to the river, making the perfect spot to plan a cold plunge. After an icy dip, an immersion in the Lobster Pot will recharge your aura and invigorate your soul (usually a steamy 112 degrees). There’s something powerful about enjoying a hot soak in this natural setting, while the invigorating snow fed river rushes by.

Great for:

Solo soak or couples

Features:

• Next to the river
• Great place for river activity
• Hot spring run offs

When you need a minute of solitude, this tiny soaking pool is perfect for your “Moment of Zen.” Located right next to the beautiful San Juan River just below the Venetian. Balance your mood like the balancing river rocks, or cairns, often stacked along the nearby river bed. Or try your hand at building your own.

Great for:

Active, social

Features:

• Next to the river
• Close to canteen
• Lounge chairs close by

The river comes right up to the ledges of Paradise, so for a few weeks every year, you’re looking out to the river water. For those who want to stimulate their senses there steps into the river just feet away. A favourite of guests looking to put a little happy into their hours, since it’s conveniently located steps from The Canteen. Get your daiquiri, glass of wine, or smoothies for the kids without wasting any soaking time.

Great for:

Active, fun

Features:

• Perched view
• Wall of minerals
• High above the river

Everybody has their favorites… and this is one of them. Cascading wall of minerals, beautiful run-off over the top, infinity pool style ledge overlooking the river. A great place to relax, yes. But this turns into a fun little spot when the rafters and tubers come down the river and bank off the wall of the pool. Watch them float by or cheer them on. It’s your soak.

Great for:

Large

Features:

• Large waterfall
• Rock features
• Connects to the river

When we say connected to the water, we mean connected to the water. When the river run-off is at its highest, you can reach right over the ledge of Serendipity and dip your arm into the river running by you. A large pool with highly mineralized water that’s always a beautiful blue, a soothing soak in Serendipity may be one of the best discoveries of your day. Between the river on one side and the waterfall and natural mineral rock formations on the other, this is truly an unforgettable setting.

Great for:

Active, fun

Features:

• Beautiful blue color
• Umbrella
• Secluded

Secluded and spacious pool in our Relaxation Terrace area, perfect for a quiet but very hot soak.
With temperatures typically reaching 110°F, it truly lives up to its name, Summer Breeze.

Great for:

Quiet, sunset views

Features:

• Spacious
• Great view
• Good for socializing

A more spacious beauty that makes for spectacular evenings, especially during winter sunsets when our Golden Pond reflects the ebbing daylight. Retreat in the back or connect with locals while they share stories about their day in this local favorite pool.

Great for:

Active, umbrellas/shade

Features:

• River mud
• Contrast bathing
• Bubbling from natural fissures

Here’s a fun fact about this one: the Burg’s temperature can vary significantly throughout the year. Geothermal water oozes directly from the riverbed of this pool. It’s also chock full of benefits and features like the natural fissures that give it an effervescence and the river mud you can rub on your skin for exfoliation. You can also go back and forth with the cold plunges as it also connects to the San Juan river. A great pool for happy hour, a little apres ski, or reminiscing about exploring the National Forest .

Great for:

Cold Water Therapy

Features:

• Waterfall
• Rock features
• Connects to the river

The newest addition to our hot springs experience isn’t hot at all. In fact, it’s the exact opposite. With our cold plunge pool, you can combine the benefits of soaking in hot mineral water pools with the physical and mental benefits of cold water therapy. While it may seem new, Contrast Bathing has been practiced for centuries. It’s also one of the pillars of the hot springs culture, which alternate between exposure to hot, cold, and rest. The perfect complement to the crisp contrasts we already embrace—the cool water of the San Juan River and the chilly mountain air are an invigorating contrast to our hot therapeutic mineral pools.

Great for:

Active, fun

Features:

• Large waterfall
• Secluded location
• Spacious

Start your day by taking a dip in Top ‘o the Mornin’ and let the amazing waterfall melt your sore muscles. Enjoy a moment-of-peace in this secluded pool and local favorite. Plan your next Pagosa adventure while you stretch out in this spacious pool.

Great for:

Quiet, spacious

Features:

• Ledge for lounging
• Umbrella
• Access to amenities

A gem that’s perfect for sunbathing with a beautiful ledge ideal for lounging. Nourishment is near with The Canteen and Barefoot Grill just a steps away. Unwinding is easy in this big spacious hot springs pool.

Great for:

Quiet, hanging out

Features:

• Beautiful blue color
• Bench seating
• Waterfall

Located in a more relaxed area, the Treasure Pool is often a striking blue colour. Treasure pool’s proximity to the river makes it a desirable pool for those who enjoy contrast water bathing in the refreshing San Juan river.

Great for:

Active, fun

Features:

• Tucked in the corner
• Unique views
• Quiet escape

Located right next to a town footbridge, soakers revel in the juxtaposition of downtown hot spring soaking and everyday activities. Watch people walking by all wrapped up in their snow gear or jogging on the walking path while you enjoy moments of wellness and rejuvenation. Another Springs favorite, Twilight makes for an entertaining afternoon of watching people go down the river on tubes and kayaks, and maybe even placing bets on whether or not they’ll take a spill on the large rapid. Or daydream while watching the fly fishermen and locals playing in the river underneath the bridge.

Great for:

Small, kids

Features:

• Next to the river
• Great place to watch river activity
• Beautiful sunsets

The pool that was made for sunsets. Directly overlooking the river and next to the Cold Plunge the Venetian is another option for cold water therapy. Enjoy a morning soak and watch Osprey hunt above the river or the ducks splash in the pond. It is a magical pool surrounded by natural beauty, with mountains to the east and the river to the east.

Great for:

Families, Loungers, Activity

Features:

• Next to largest pool, Blue Lagoon
• Great for kids
• Lots of tables and umbrellas

A quiet little pool, next to our famous Blue Lagoon where the sound of Marco Polo echo the sounds of laughter and children playing. Melt your muscles in this warmer pool while enjoying ample space to stretch and relax next to the Blue Lagoon.

Great for:

Active, relaxation

Features:

• Running waterfall
• Soothing water sounds
• Water feature massage

One of only a handful of pools that have an active waterfall, here you can sit back, relax underneath the falling water, and let it massage your shoulders and your upper body while you’re soaking. It’s also great for the view. Soak and gaze over the edge at the river and let your mind wander.

Great for:

Quiet, couple or one family

Features:

• Interesting mineral features
• Great view
• Secluded cove

A quiet little pool, next to our famous geothermal mineral cone. Melt your muscles next to one-of-a-kind mineral features while enjoying the spectacular view that overlooks the rest of the pools and the San Juan River.

Great for:

Quiet, families

Features:

• Secluded mineral wall
• Great view
• Nice run-offs

Tucked away at the back end of the bridge against a cliff in a nice protected spot. If you’re lucky, you’ll have the area to yourself where you can soak in the quiet as you rejuvenate your muscles. Enjoy the hot cascading springs or move away from the flow and relax on the infinity ledge. Also a noted entertaining spot in the evenings where you can watch people splashing as they walk across our iconic bridge.

Great for:

Swimming laps, families.

Features:

• Large
• Tables and lounge chairs
• Fun for games

You know it’s summer and the kids are out of school when you start to hear the chants of “Marco Polo”. Sounds of laughter and kids playing are common in Blue Lagoon. Swim some laps in the morning or post up here for the day to hang out and play with other families. Parents may want to soak in the Dancing Waters above where the water’s a bit warmer than the large bottom pool.

Great for:

Active, social

Features:

• Live music
• Close to canteen
• Midway point between pools

When you’re in the mood for live music, Aspen’s the pool for you in the summer. It doesn’t hurt that it’s right in the middle next to the Canteen. Insider tip: it’s a good midway point between the VIP pools on the south and the pools on the north, so it’s a great spot to stop, recharge, and wind up before moving on to the rest of the pools, especially in the winter when it’s cold out and you need a soak to stay warm.