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Antero Hot Springs Cabins

Overnight guests
100–112°F
2 hr 57 min from Denver

Three rental cabins on Chalk Creek, each paired with its own hand-built private soaking pool fed by an on-site hot spring. There are no day passes; soaking comes with an overnight stay. The cabins sit between Mount Antero and Mount Princeton, about 15 minutes from Buena Vista.

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✓ Verified November 2026

Photo: Antero Hot Springs Cabins

Price: Overnight guests
Water: 100–112°F
Nearest town: Nathrop
From Denver: 2 hr 57 min
Reservations: Check venue

Plan your visit

Hours & season

Season	Open year-round Cabins available year-round

Tickets & booking

Price	Overnight cabin rentals only Each cabin has its own private hot spring pool Nightly minimums apply
Access	Overnight guests only
Booking	Cabin guests only Bookings open one year ahead and cabins book far out Check calendars for cancellations and gap nights

Rules

Swimwear	Clothing optional in some areas Optional in the private cabin pools

On site

Pools	3
Lodging	Yes

Not stated by the venue: ages, dogs.

Water temperature

60°Ftemps not published125°F

This venue doesn't publish pool temperatures.

Mineral profile

Total dissolved minerals

234 mg/L

Lightly mineralized · Sodium–sulfate (sodium sulfate water)

Tap waterMineral waterSeawater

Sodium61 mg/L

Calcium8.3 mg/L

Magnesium0.30 mg/L

Potassium2.1 mg/L

Chloride4.9 mg/L

Sulfate60 mg/L

Silica53 mg/L

Temp at source: 153°F
Lithium: 0.10 mg/L
Fluoride: 10 mg/L
Iron: 0.05 mg/L

Lab analysis of the source water at “Wright Hot Water Well East” (0.1 mi from Antero Hot Springs Cabins), sampled 1975 by the USGS and partners (data). Pool water may be cooled, mixed or treated, and spring chemistry is generally stable over decades. We report measurements only; we don't make health claims.

The pools

Pool	Temp
Hortense Cabin poolprivateSpring-fed; cold-water faucet to adjust temperature.	100–112°F
Cottonwood Cabin poolprivateSpring-fed; cold-water faucet to adjust temperature.	100–112°F
Chalk Cliffs Chalet poolprivateFed by a geothermal well; thermostat-controlled.	102–104°F

As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.

Facilities

WaterNatural flow-through, no chemicals

Spring water flows constantly through each private pool with no chemicals
Pools are drained, washed and refilled between guests

Showers: yes
Towels included: yes
Food on site: no
Massage: yes
Restrooms: yes

Glass containers	Not allowed
Smoking	Not allowed
Good to know	No smoking in cabins or pets on the property ($200 penalty) No glass at pools Clothing optional in private pools Extra pool users need approval

What's here

three cabins each with a private hot spring pool
Chalk Creek setting below the Chalk Cliffs
massage available

Getting there

From Denver2 hr 57 min130 mi
From Salida32 min20 mi
From Gunnison (GUC)2 hr 3 min83 mi

Typical driving time without traffic or snow.

Elevation	8,189 ft
Road	Paved road Venue says it is reached on well-maintained paved county roads, 15 minutes from Buena Vista

Things to do near Nathrop

park

Browns Canyon National Monument

Arkansas River canyon known for rafting and hiking; no entry fee.

park

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

State-managed river corridor for rafting, fishing and camping.

town

Buena Vista

River town about 15 minutes north.

town

Salida

Historic downtown on the Arkansas River, about 20 minutes south.

Trailheads

Wagon Loop Trail4.3 mi
Ruby Mountain Trailhead5.7 mi
Yansing (Chinaman) Gulch / Carnage Canyon Trailhead6.1 mi
Overlook Trailhead7.4 mi

Nearby springs

Resort & lodging

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

Nathrop, CO

A large resort below the Chalk Cliffs between Buena Vista and Salida, with a historic bath house, terraced upper pools, an infinity pool and natural soaking spots along Chalk Creek. Day passes are walk-in, and summer adds twin water slides. An adults-only spa pool area is reserved for lodging guests and spa clients.

60°F99–120°F125°F

Minerals247 mg/LSodium–sulfate · high silica

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Resort & lodging

Deer Valley Hot Springs Ranch

Nathrop, CO

A cabin and lodge ranch in Chalk Creek Canyon whose pool and hot tubs are filled with hot spring water and treated for cleanliness. The pools are for ranch guests and open 9 am to 9 pm year-round, closing early on Mondays for cleaning. Sport courts and trails are on the property.

Minerals143 mg/LSodium–sulfate

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Day pools

Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens

Buena Vista, CO

A small family-run hot springs west of Buena Vista that opened to the public in 2024 after decades of planning by the Merrifield family. It has three outdoor pools set among botanical gardens and geothermally heated greenhouses. Current prices and booking rules were not posted online, so call ahead.

60°F99–110°F125°F

Minerals360 mg/LSodium–sulfate · high silica

From $30View

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort: 0 mi · Deer Valley Hot Springs Ranch: 1 mi · Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens: 6 mi

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· checked November 2026

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