Outdoors NearbyJoyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
A spa with mineral pools and lodging in yurts and cabins at the north end of the San Luis Valley. Pool temperatures vary from warm to hot. Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa is open to day visitors for a fee.
| Access | Day passes for the public Day guests welcome during posted hours. |
|---|---|
| Type | Hot springs resort |
| Location | Moffat, CO Managed by Private operator Directions (approximate location; check the official map) |
| Water | 140 °F at the source (USGS/NOAA survey, 1980) |
| Hours | Day guests Sun–Thu 9:30 am–9:50 pm; Fri–Sat 9:30 am–8 pm |
| Facilities | lodging, yurts |
| Website | joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com |
| Phone | 719-256-4328 |
Best time to soak: Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
Coming from Pueblo, CO? Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa lies about 72 miles to the west, straight-line distance.
From November to April average highs around Moffat stay at 36 to 59 °F, with nights down to 7 °F. With lows at 7 to 30 °F from October to April, bring warm layers for getting out of the water.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 °F | 7 °F | 1 |
| Feb | 41 °F | 11 °F | 1 |
| Mar | 51 °F | 22 °F | 1 |
| Apr | 59 °F | 27 °F | 2 |
| May | 68 °F | 36 °F | 2 |
| Jun | 78 °F | 44 °F | 2 |
| Jul | 80 °F | 50 °F | 4 |
| Aug | 79 °F | 49 °F | 6 |
| Sep | 73 °F | 40 °F | 3 |
| Oct | 62 °F | 30 °F | 2 |
| Nov | 49 °F | 20 °F | 2 |
| Dec | 36 °F | 8 °F | 1 |
More to do nearby
- Venable Falls (waterfall, 19 mi)
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More hot springs nearby
- Valley View Hot Springs Day pass
- Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center Day pass
- Sand Dunes Recreation Day pass
- Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort Day pass
- Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa Day pass
- Dakota Hot Springs Day pass
- Conundrum Hot Springs Free
- The Springs Resort & Spa Day pass
Waterfalls nearby
- Venable Falls (19 mi)
Sources
Access, prices and rules come from these official pages, checked October 2026. Hot springs close for weather, repairs or high water, so confirm before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa free?
There is a fee for day use. The operator's website has current prices.
How hot is Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa?
140 °F at the source (USGS/NOAA survey, 1980). Pool temperatures are usually lower than at the source and change with the season.
When is Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa open?
Day guests Sun–Thu 9:30 am–9:50 pm; Fri–Sat 9:30 am–8 pm.
How far is Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa from Pueblo?
About 72 miles from Pueblo in a straight line; the drive is longer.