Hot spring
Desert Reef Hot Spring
Florence, Colorado, US
- Clothing optional
- Adults only
- Private, authorised
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Desert Reef Hot Spring, in Florence, Colorado, is an adults-only, clothing-optional soaking facility using geothermal well water piped into a series of pools. Like several of Colorado's smaller hot springs operations, it is a day-use soaking destination rather than a full resort, popular with the region's soaking and naturist community.
Know before you go
Check current hours and any membership or reservation requirements before visiting, since access policies at small operations like this can change. Clothing is optional throughout the pool area, and the adults-only policy applies to all visitors.
Amenities
- Pool
Frequently asked questions
Is clothing required at Desert Reef Hot Spring?
This location is clothing optional: nudity is permitted, and you are free to stay dressed if you prefer.
Is Desert Reef Hot Spring family-friendly or adults-only?
Desert Reef Hot Spring is adults only — visitors under 18 are not admitted.
Is nudity at Desert Reef Hot Spring officially sanctioned?
This is a private property where nudity is authorised by the operator, subject to their own rules.
Can I visit Desert Reef Hot Spring for the day?
Access: Day/member/overnight varies. Day access: Yes/verify.
When is the best time to visit Desert Reef Hot Spring?
Season: Year-round.
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