Soaking in a natural hot spring at midnight, with open sightlines toward the San Juan Mountains and no day visitors around, is the main draw at Orvis Hot Springs outside Ridgway, Colorado. The $50-60 per person nightly fee covers 24-hour access to multiple soaking ponds, free showers, lockers, a shared kitchen, and morning coffee. It is not cheap. But for campers who want to slip into the south pond at dawn and watch birds without another person in sight, the pricing reflects access more than amenities.
The camping itself is straightforward and worth understanding before you book. Van and RV campers park in a gravel or dirt row along a fence near the road, which some reviewers describe as essentially a parking lot. Tent sites are separate, with raised platforms and fire pits, and tend to offer a more conventional camping feel. Dogs are welcome in the campground area but not in the pool zones. One reviewer noted a gun range across the street that sees regular use during the day, so light sleepers or those arriving early should factor that in. Crowds thin considerably after daytime visitor hours end.
Hattie R. describes watching the birds from the south pond in the early morning, which captures what overnight guests tend to value most: access to the springs when day-trippers are gone. The property is clothing optional throughout. Multiple pools are available, including a silent-designated area and one reaching four feet deep.
RVs up to 30 feet have been accommodated, and reservations are available online. BASECAMP 550 and Ouray KOA are nearby alternatives for those who want more conventional campground infrastructure. If the hot springs are not the primary reason for your stay, a day pass may be the better value. For those who want the full overnight soak experience in the San Juans, booking a site here makes the most sense.
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Map & DirectionsOrvis Hot Springs (Clothing Optional) is located in Colorado near Ridgway
Address
1585 County Road 3
Ridgway, CO 81432
Coordinates
38.13387641 N
107.73975682 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 7/24/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 25 usersLast on 7/24/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 21 usersLast on 7/24/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 1 hr 31 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 2 hrs 41 min from Farmington, NM
- 4 hrs 27 min from Pueblo, CO
- 4 hrs 48 min from Colorado Springs, CO






