Swimming in Ouray, Colorado

Ouray's Natural Hot Springs Pool has a lap swimming section, a diving area and a game area for water volleyball. The crystal-clear water, free from the strong smell of sulfur typical of many hot springs, makes the Ouray Hot Springs Pool more enjoyable and popular with visitors from around the world.

The bathhouse has a full range of conveniences including showers, hair dryers, play pen and changing table for infants. Daily rates for use of the pool are $8 for adults, $6 for both students (ages 7-17) and seniors (65+) and $3 for children (ages 3-6). There is also an economical, family all-day pass for larger families (2 adults/3 children). Towel rental is $2 and lockers are .25 cents.

Immediately following Memorial Day Weekend, pool hours are 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Check for hours during the balance of the year.

Adjacent to the Ouray Hot Springs Pool is a 1/4-mile running track, tennis courts, playground,softball diamond, horseshoe pit, barbecue grills and picnic tables. Spend the day with your family or friends enjoying a day of old-fashioned fun.

The Fitness Center is on the second level of the bathhouse and has exercise equipment available for $8 to nonmembers. An all-day fee for use of the pool and fitness center is $10.