Reserve a private cabana during your stay. Your private cabana can seat 5 comfortably and includes 4 bottles of water, 4 club towels, and 2 deck lounge chairs.
Choose your Cabana rental from:
- • Full Day from 9 am - 9 pm
- • Morning Half Day from 9 am - 2:30 pm
- • Afternoon Half Day from 3 pm - 9 pm
- • Cabana rentals do not include the price of pool admission.
- • If you have a morning or full day Cabana booked, you may check in as soon as our Pool is open.
- • Please review our pool hours.
- • Visitors are welcome to bring water bottles and fill them at our refilling stations.
- • Outside food and alcohol are NOT PERMITTED.
- • Lockers are included for free.
- • Got a Group of 20 or more? Please contact us to inquire about Pool Group Rates.
- • Most Cabanas are accessible via staircases. Please contact us if a ground-level cabana is preferred. Ground-level Cabanas are limited and subject to availability.
You can find more information in our Frequently Asked Questions.
Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel your cabana reservation, we require notification 48 hours in advance. Full payment is required should cancellations be received after this time. Please contact us if you need to modify or cancel your cabana reservation.
The Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is excited to share the renderings for the East End Expansion Project with the public! We are creating a unique swimming area with the addition of 5 new swimming pools, a shaded area, and the return of the Drinking Spring. As with our existing pools, all of the water for the new pools will come from our Source Spring and will vary in temperature. The Expansion Project does not affect the existing pools and will remain open from 9 am to 9 pm. We hope to have the Expansion Project completed in 2024!
Read our February update on the East End Expansion Project here.
EAST END EXPANSION PROJECT FAQ
What is the expansion project on the east end of the property?
We are excited to announce that renovations are underway to create a unique swimming area with an additional 5 swimming pools, reopening of the drinking spring, and an additional shaded area.
What kind of pools are you building?
We are building a unique swimming area with varying water temperatures. The new swimming area will add a hot plunge & a cold plunge pool, an infinity edge pool, a grotto-like pool with a waterfall as well as another pool featuring a waterfall.
Will the new pools use water from the Source Spring?
Yes. As with our existing pools, all water for the new pools will come from our Source Spring.
How long will the expansion take?
Teams are working tirelessly to complete the project both safely and adhering to current codes. We hope to complete the expansion by 2024.
Why is there fencing at the east end of the property?
The fencing is there to provide both a safety barrier as well as a sound barrier to our guests while we are in the expansion phase of the remodel.
Are the other pools still open during the Expansion?
Yes! The pools will remain unaffected by construction and are open for regular hours 9 am – 9 pm.
Are we running out of water?
No, absolutely not. Keeping the Source Spring protected during the expansion process is a top priority.
Is the Source Spring under construction?
No, the Source Spring is not under construction and will be protected during the expansion process.
Can the public access the Drinking Spring?
No, during the expansion process the Drinking Spring will be closed to the public and to our guests.
At Glenwood Hot Springs Resort in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the water isn’t just water. The naturally heated, geothermal goodness comes from the on-site source spring known as Yampah Spring, which generates an impressive 3.5 million gallons of water daily.
This unique water that flows into the world’s largest hot springs pool is distilled deep within the ground and features more than 15 different minerals, each with their own unique benefits to humans. The source for Yampah Spring is south of the Colorado River in the Lookout Mountain and Grand Hogback areas. The healing hot springs water percolates through fractures in the bedrock formation into the Leadville aquifer. As this occurs, the water is heated by the geothermal gradient in the area.
There is history in this water
Long ago, the Ute people of what is now western Colorado named the spring Yampah, meaning big medicine. They considered hot springs sacred, incorporating soaking as part of their tribal rituals, and understood the power of hot springs long before scientists discovered the nuances of cellular biology and biochemistry. It was not uncommon for the Utes to bathe themselves and their horses in the hot springs in preparation for battle.
In Glenwood Springs’ early days, Walter Devereux opened Glenwood Hot Springs Pool on July 4, 1888, launching the community as one of Colorado’s earliest tourist destinations. Devereux would surely be surprised knowing there is now a Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop featuring 23 hot springs attractions in western Colorado alone, including Glenwood Hot Springs Resort.
Understanding the science
Science shows that even though skin is a formidable barrier, it’s also permeable and porous, allowing trace amounts of minerals to pass through when people soak in natural hot springs water. Each of the 15 minerals found in the Rocky Mountain water at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort—boron, calcium, chloride, fluoride, iron, lithium, magnesium, manganese, nitrogen, phosphate, potassium, silica, sodium, sulfate and zinc—possess unique qualities. Together they deliver a small, safe and healthful dose while soaking.
By simply relaxing in the pool at Glenwood Hot Spring Resort, the minerals are passively absorbed in the skin and have been known to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, fibromyalgia, asthma, skin disorders, depression and more. In addition, soaking in warm water also has been known to relieve aches and pain, plus increases in body temperature can help naturally eliminate toxins, increase circulation and reduce blood pressure.
The resort also has a drinking spring for sipping Yampah Spring water that will reopen early this summer after renovations.
To find out more about the science of hot springs water and the overall topic of balneotherapy, go to the Global Wellness Institute’s website. The institute defines balneotherapy as “using natural thermal and mineral waters as a healing approach, which is studied medically as balneotherapy and has a history of over 4,000 years and is used all over the world as part of traditional therapies.” In addition, balneotherapy “refers to the use of thermal water and waters with minerals, salts, sulfur, and other organic elements as an approach for treating conditions ranging from pain to stress.”
How to indulge in the hot springs
The water from Yampah Spring is approximately 122°F (51°C), so it is cooled down for human enjoyment at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. While the recently redesigned Therapy Pool is kept at a warmer 104°F (40°C), the Grand Pool is 90° to 93°F (32° to 34°C) for lounging, playing, swimming laps and going off the diving board.
The opportunity to benefit from the science of hot springs water and savor the beautiful mountain surroundings is about to get even grander as Glenwood Hot Springs Resort opens the pool’s new east end early this summer. As part of a multiyear plan to continue thoughtful stewardship and add amenities for guests, the expansion is adding five new pools of varying temperatures and configurations (including waterfalls and natural stone grottos) that will be filled with the nourishing Yampah Spring water. In fact, the mother spring is located on the east end and will be more of a visual focus at the resort with new landscaping and signage.
The east end expansion will give guests even more room to spread out, enjoy the geothermal water, and find your own space for relaxation and contemplation. The east end was created with adults in mind while Sopris Splash Zone on the west end is ideal for families and the historic Grand Pool and Therapy Pool in the center appeal to all ages.
Take a water break at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort and drink in the magic of soothing your mind, body and spirit in warm water while surrounded by mountain vistas accompanied by rising steam and perhaps beautiful sunshine, snowflakes gently falling or stars twinkling overhead. The science of hot springs water, gorgeous setting and convenient location are sure to keep you coming back for more.
The Overlook at Glenwood Hot Springs
Photo Credit: Glenwood Hot Springs
Enjoy the Overlook at Glenwood Hot Springs, with beautiful views and a semi-private experience overlooking our stunning pools.
The Glenwood Hot Springs Pool’s SwimWell Program is committed to providing the highest quality swim lessons in a safe environment for the enjoyment of our guests of all ages. The Glenwood Hot Springs Pool is a low-chlorine, geothermal, mineral-rich water facility. We believe that swimming is a life skill. We approach both private and semi-private lessons with great skill, care, passion and individual attention. Our curriculum is learner-focused and proven to get excellent results. Through our certified instructors, we provide guidance in not just swim techniques but important information about water safety.
The Aquatics Training Coordinator will contact the interested participant or their caregiver to schedule a lesson, discuss the participant‘s level and additional information.
If you have any questions, want to set up a time for evaluation or schedule a lesson, please submit your request through our Contact Us Page and check the swim lesson box.
*All bookings require payment at the time of booking with our team. Fully refundable 48 hours prior to the scheduled lesson.
Swimwell 2024 Summer Program
Free Evaluations available:
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 4:00 pm
Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 2:00 pm
Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 4:00 pm
Please be in the pool lobby 10 minutes before evaluation time, prepared to enter the water.
1st Group Session June 3rd to June 28, 2024
2nd Group Session July 15 to August 9th, 2024
Classes are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Total 12 classes per lesson level
(3 classes per week, 4 weeks per session)
All classes occur in our largest pool, temperature kept around a comfortable 94 degrees.
Parent/Tot Class (children ages 1.5 to 3 years)
This is a gentle, child-focused, yet progressive approach to teaching toddlers to swim. The songs, activities, and skill progressions will encourage skill acquisition and develop a lifelong love of the water. Swim diapers are required for any child not fully potty trained. One parent/guardian is required to be in the water every class with the child.
Level | Ages | Class Size | M/W/F Class Times |
|---|---|---|---|
Parent/Tot | 1.5-3 | 6 | 9:00-9:45 AM |
Swim 101 (beginners ages 4-6 years)
The prerequisite for this level is that the child be 4 years old. This is the beginner level. Children will learn water acclimation, the flutter kick on their front and back, breath control/holding, and an introduction to surface swimming with pop-up-style breathing.
Level | Ages | Class Size Max. | M/W/F Class Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 4-6 | 4 | 9:00-9:45 AM |
| 101 | 4-6 | 4 | 10:00-10:45 AM |
| 101 | 4-6 | 4 | 11:00-11:45 AM |
| 101 | 4-6 | 4 | 12:00-12:45 PM |
| 101 | 4-6 | 4 | 1:00-1:45 PM |
Swim 102/103 (beginners ages 6-10)
The prerequisite for this level is to surface swim with Pop-Up breaths for 15 feet independently. At this level, children will build on the skills in Swim 101, but because of their physical development, they are able to take them further. They will continue to develop their freestyle kick, breath control, back-kick, and freestyle.
Level | Ages | Class Size Max. | M/W/F Class Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102/103 | 6-12 | 5 | 9:00-9:45 AM |
| 102/103 | 6-12 | 5 | 10:00-10:45 AM |
Swim 201/202/203 (advanced skills ages 6-12)
The prerequisite to enter this level is to perform the freestyle/front crawl with proper arm movement, independently with Pop-Up breaths. Children will learn the refined in-line kick on front and back, the backstroke for 25 feet, and the freestyle with side breathing for 25 feet.
Level | Ages | Class Size Max. | M/W/F Class Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201/202/203 | 6-12 | 6 | 11:00-11:45 AM |
Adult Clinics
In the Adult Clinics, our aim is to help a person become more comfortable and better adjusted to being in the water, regardless of any previous traumatic experiences. We take a gentle and patient approach to acclimating participants to water so that they may enjoy themselves and feel safe.
Level | Class Size Max. | M/W/F Class Times |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Clinic | 6 | 9:00-9:45 AM |
| Adult Clinic | 6 | 1:00-1:45 PM |
If you have any questions, want to set up a time for evaluation, or schedule a lesson, please email dbarnekow@hotspringspool.com or call 970-945-2955 ext. 650.