A field guide to Colorado water
Make room for
the water day.
A considered guide to hot springs, rivers, reservoirs, and paddling places across Colorado. Find the right setting, understand the practical details, and go with a better plan.
Every guide includes a coordinate-based map point.
Start with a point of view, then choose your place.
The Colorado Soak standard
Better context.
Better days outside.
Good recommendations give you more than a name. They give you a sense of place, practical details that shape a visit, and a clear way to get there.
Browse every location →Start with a feeling
Choose your setting.
01Hot springs
Mineral pools, creekside soaks, and restorative stays.
43 places →
02Fishing
Rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and quiet trout water.
53 places →
03Boating
Big water, boat launches, and open-sky days.
60 places →
04Kayaking
Flatwater routes and technical river adventures.
50 places →
05Paddleboarding
Calm coves, scenic lakes, and easy starts.
45 places →
06Whitewater rafting
From family floats to serious whitewater.
40 places →A few places to begin
Worth the first look.
01Nathrop / Hot springs
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
A large resort at the base of the Collegiate Peaks, famous for its unique hot spring pools located directly in Chalk Creek.
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02Pagosa Springs / Hot springs
The Springs Resort and Spa
A world-class resort fed by the world s deepest geothermal spring, featuring over 20 soaking pools along the San Juan River.
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03Steamboat Springs / Hot springs
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
A magical, rustic escape nestled in a mountain valley. Famous for its beautiful stone pools and serene, natural setting.
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