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    Avalanche Ranch

    4.1 (56 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Ellen K.

    Avalanche Ranch is one of my absolute favorite hot Springs in Colorado. They have cute little wagons, tiny houses and cabins to stay in. They have 3 different pools and one wooden tub. The view from the hot springs over the mountains is just incredible. The whole estate is so beautiful and very family friendly. Make sure to book your accommodations at least half a year in advance in order to reserve your stay. The employees are very nice. They also have a fish pond and you can borrow for free fishing rods. They also have animals. There is just so much to explore. It's great for kids. Plus they don't really have wifi other than in the reception.

    Justin R.

    This is very much a place to disconnect and relax. Lots of outings and things to do around but the best part is sitting in the hot springs and doing absolutely nothing. Wonderful spot, will be back!

    Pictures of our cabin, some of the property, and some of the views!
    Jessica M.

    Friend/romantic weekend getaway! It's fun to meet a group of friends somewhere amazing but even more amazing when we can have our own cabin! Most cabins have a small kitchen you can cook your own food, just read the descriptions closely. Avalanche Ranch has cabins for big groups and small groups, kid friendly and pet friendly! The walk to their hot springs is a short one and there are four different pools/tubs to choose from! The people who work there are friendly and the views spectacular! The closest city is Carbondale and we enjoyed eating there a couple times. I highly recommend this special place, especially during the winter! We can't wait to schedule for the summer!

    View from hot springs
    Tess W.

    Love this place definitely need to get a reservation early as I was able to get in on someone else's cancellation. Super quiet peaceful the scenery is amazing from the Hot Springs and just love the whole look of it. Not super crowded and all the pools are stunning. I need to go back and book a reservation to stay there that's how nice his place was. Super clean and staff is super friendly and love the gift shop

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    Roxie B.

    My husband and I were at Avalanche Ranch in late March and booked #14 which is called Route 66 at about $205 night. Our check in and parking went smoothly, although we did notice lots of dog poop around the property (a reminder to bring a flashlight for nighttime!). The cabin looked cute, like an old mining cabin, from the outside. The inside was somewhat quaint, but definitely not comfortable and the shower was something to avoid. We went to the hot springs, which were nice with a beautiful view, but crowded enough that we didn't feel comfortable getting in and out to try different temperatures. The night in the cabin was really awful. Neither one of us slept. It was a cold night and the wind and cold air seeped through cracks in the windows and around the door, which has a huge gap at the top. The heater worked, but not for the main area. It send lots of heat up to the loft, where the bed is, but that made it uncomfortably hot. We tried fans and opening the window upstairs, but to no avail. It was either freezing or boiling hot. The bed was uncomfortably lumpy and the futon on the main floor was also difficult to sit or sleep on. After a sleepless night, we decided we just couldn't do another night there (we had booked two nights). When I went to the front office to explain, the lady said that she would give us our money back if they could rebook it, but that was untrue, since they close for booking that close to the open date. All in all, I would recommend people go for the experience and view of the mountains, but skip the accommodations.

    Jaclyn E.

    This place is a unique gem... so much to love! The hot springs are wonderful... they clean out the pools on Wednesdays, so best to soak mid/end week vs Mon/Tues. The mountain view is truly breathtaking (especially in the fall)! I recommend the cabins on the top row (cabins 1-7), they are the most spacious! The only reason I didn't give AR 5 stars was because I felt the cabins & lodge could be cleaner... I saw a few mice running around and there were cobwebs & dust in the cabins. Just seems like a good weekly cleaning would go a long way! Lastly- The place is dog-friendly... we brought our 2 pups & they were in heaven playing with the staff's dogs & other guests' furry companions.

    Kristy R.

    Our first visit here, but we have visited nearly all the hot springs in Colorado. This one is one of our new favs and we will be back to stay in one of the wagons (they were all booked up four weeks out). These hot springs were quiet with a wide range of temperatures. Bathing suits are required. Pools and grounds were all very well kept, unlike other private hot springs that are old and run down. The staff members were incredibly friendly and we loved seeing all the old barns and barn animals that greeted us at the front. Such a quiet, well kept, and quaint place of solitude.

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    Diane L.

    What a wonderful hot springs experience we had. My daughter "found" this place and wanted to try it so we made reservations and came a few weeks later. We had no problems finding it. There is a small parking lot and we got a spot right away. Then we checked in with the office and they gave us a paper bracelet to identify we were paid visitors to the pools. We found several lounge chairs and put our towels on them. There are not alot of lounge chairs but we hardly sat in them, except to take a quickie rest and snack. We spent most of our time in the pools. There are three basic pools on three levels.........plus a little known barrel hot tub in a cabin above the highest pool. You get to that cabin via a small path outside the uppermost pool. (there is a small treehouse/platform near that cabin) It seems that the coolest pool is on the first level and has a cute waterfall entering it that you can swim/sit under. Most families and small kids were in that pool. The second pool up was the warmest and the uppermost one was in between. That was the one we spent most of our time at. From each pool you get a great view of the mountains and you can sit there all day and view the mts except you get too hot and need to take a break from the warmth. They do not sell food but you can bring your own food and drink (don't know about alcoholic beverages though) There is a "necessary" room (unisex toilet) within a few feet of the lowest pool and two dressing rooms available to shower and dress and store items in the cubbies. They only permit 15 people to use the pools during each day session. Thus reservations are very necessary to get a spot to use the pools. Those staying in the cabins on the premises get to use the pools whenever they want to, day or night. There are lodgings scattered throughout but its fun to see the odd lodgings and wagons. All throughout there are fun items to see such as the old claw foot bathtub and tin animals. Overall, Avalanche Ranch is a great place to spend some time relaxing in the hot tubs. Perhaps I'll stay there next time and stay in one of their cabins AND enjoy unlimited hot pools. Word of advice is that you really really have to make reservations way ahead to get the lodging you want, or even to secure a place in their day use of the hot pools. It will all be worth it. We totally had a great time.

    Our view from the hot springs!
    Kelly C.

    Loved finding this quaint hot springs where you get to also see the ranch sheep, lamas, dogs and cats! What I love about this place is that it limits the amount of guests using the hot springs at one time. We could enjoy and relax without feeling crowded in. The views from the hot springs pools is spectacular, and the staff were super nice! Such a find!

    It's bigger than it looks! Super comfy bed!

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    This place is beautiful. Would love to come back sometime and stay. In a cabin. We did the hot springs and loved it

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    A truly magical experience! The staff are super friendly and the wagons and cabins are very clean and quaint. Must visit!

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    Iron Mountain Hot Springs

    (651 reviews)

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    This is a great spot for an adult experience at a hot spring. They have an entire section off for…read moreadults where you can get food and beer, wine, and cocktails. There are lots of different pools with different temperatures as well as three different saunas. It's a magical experience. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. It's pretty pricey around $75 a person for a night swim. However, it's a really great date night or a spot to go with friends. The grounds were immaculate, and the views are gorgeous.

    We had a great experience at Iron Mountain Hot Springs! We chose the 21+ section and really enjoyed…read morethe atmosphere. Three hours was the perfect amount of time to experience the different mineral pools, especially since we arrived early before it got much busier later in the day. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and has beautiful views of the river and surrounding mountains. We also loved the wellness amenities, including the infrared saunas, eucalyptus steam sauna, and steam room. The on-site café was a nice surprise with delicious food and a good selection of both alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. My only suggestions would be to add more umbrella-covered seating for shade and provide lotion in the women's locker room. After soaking in all the mineral pools and showering, your skin feels pretty dry, so that would be a nice finishing touch. Overall, I'd highly recommend Iron Mountain Hot Springs for a couples date, girls' day, or even a solo self-care outing. We'd definitely come back! Also, be sure to check their website before your visit they offer discounts for teachers, military members, and first responders.

    Carbondale / Crystal River KOA - Campsite

    Carbondale / Crystal River KOA

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    I emailed this KOA to inquire about the burn ban that was going on in the area. Per county rules,…read moreJetBoils ARE allowed but this campground told me I couldn't use them and suggested I get a cabin instead. So they're lying to try to make customers upgrade for an unnecessary cost. They should be embarrassed. If you don't want to allow JetBoils then say that but don't lie to make it sound like they're not allowed when the county says they're okay.

    Sweet campsite at this KOA by the water. You can hear the River rushing down and creating this…read more"white noise" type of sound all times of the day. Super comforting during the night. It was super easy to check in and they were kind enough to let us check in early (11:45am) They do offer cabin rentals, RV sites and tent sites. Our Site: We got a tent site and it was pretty big. A bit bigger than the rest and it was perfect for our party of 4. You can only bring one tent and it has to be on the tent pad so extra tents or any tents placed other than the tent pad are not allowed. Which was a huge bummer. We were 2 couples with 2 tents and had to purchase a bigger tent to fit all of us in it to fit on the pad. All in all we made it work. Parking: You have to register all vehicles that are staying in the campsite and only one car is allowed per site, which is somewhat of an inconvenience. Any extra vehicles are $5 more. We were told to park the extra vehicle in the extra parking spaces that were far away from our site. Bathrooms and Showers: They only have Male and Female bathrooms and showers an no gender neutral bathrooms or showers, so it can be very uncomfortable for masculine presenting women to go to the bathroom. They did say they had just remodeled the entire place so they completely missed the opportunity to be more inclusive. However, the bathrooms were very clean, and the showers were really nice. We did bring our own bathroom tent to avoid any type of uncomfortable encounters when having to use the little girls room and were told we could not have it bc they were trying to grow grass and any bodily fluids would be harmful to the soil. So we had to put our toilet away :( Each site has a fire pit and the camp ground offers wifi and a little convenient store. They do come around every other hour or so on their golf-cars selling fire wood and making sure everyone is following the rules. I honestly loved this place and would come back. The town's nearby are gorgeous and the staff here is super nice.

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