Hot spring
Dakota Hot Springs
Penrose, Colorado, US
- Clothing optional
- Adults only
- Private, authorised
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Dakota Hot Springs, in Penrose, Colorado, is a small, adults-only, clothing-optional hot spring soaking facility fed by a geothermal well rather than a natural surface spring. It is a modest, rustic operation compared with Colorado's larger commercial hot springs resorts, drawing a mostly local and regional soaking crowd.
Know before you go
This is a day-use soaking facility rather than a resort with lodging, so plan a day visit and confirm current hours before heading out. Clothing is optional in the pools, and the adults-only policy means it is not set up for family visits.
Amenities
- Pool
- Day use
Frequently asked questions
Is clothing required at Dakota Hot Springs?
This location is clothing optional: nudity is permitted, and you are free to stay dressed if you prefer.
Is Dakota Hot Springs family-friendly or adults-only?
Dakota Hot Springs is adults only — visitors under 18 are not admitted.
Is nudity at Dakota Hot Springs officially sanctioned?
This is a private property where nudity is authorised by the operator, subject to their own rules.
Can I visit Dakota Hot Springs for the day?
Access: Day visitors. Day access: Yes.
When is the best time to visit Dakota Hot Springs?
Season: Year-round.
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