Orient Land Trust
Valley View Hot Springs
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Valley View Hot Springs itself will continue to be a focal point for Orient Land Trust. It provides the public with an opportunity to enjoy hot springs in a naturist (clothing-optional) and natural setting, as opposed to most other hot springs located on private property which are generally extensively developed. At Valley View, visitors are able to soak in natural gravel-bottomed pools and to feel the surge of carbonated hot spring water coming up all around them. As the hot springs are truly an oasis, it is not uncommon to have wildlife approach a pool for a drink while people are soaking. Visitors are able to become a part of the natural environment around them without a barrier of any kind. Valley View Hot Springs is at 9,000 feet above sea level and located in Saguache County in south-central Colorado. It is perched on the flanks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains with a spectacular view to the west and north overlooking the San Luis Valley. The Ute Indians, who appreciated the year-round warm water, were no doubt the first users of Valley View. It was homesteaded in the 1860’s before Colorado became a state. The springs were developed as a resort in the early 1900’s when the original swimming pool and most of the cabins were built. Today, Valley View Hot Springs is an interesting mix of old and new. The unspoiled beauty and the freedom of a clothing-optional environment contribute to Valley View's peaceful ambiance. It is a rustic and natural setting for soaking, swimming and camping. Come to enjoy the company of others in one of the pools, or to find a time of solitude as you absorb the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The adjacent Rio Grande National Forest and Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area provides abundant opportunities for hiking and mountain climbing. People of all ages enjoy Valley View. During the summer, the hillside echoes with the sound of children playing and splashing in the swimming pool. Admission is limited on weekends. See Admission Requirements. See Before You Visit
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