after sport soak desert reef hot springs now re-opened

just a post to share a good idea that feels so amazong!

enjoy one or two hot springs  perfect for after climbing at shelf road or the wet mountains or after the manitou incline etc

fyi:

reservations required at both via website and both are clothing optional

dakota hot springs $15 4.5 hour soak (suits required only on tuesday's)

desert reef $25 2.5 hour soak

and please share your favorite hot springs and what climbing they are near?

desert reef still clothing optional?  a long time ago my GF and i were invited to soak. we went prancing out in our swimsuits and you could just see the folks wondering what planet we were from.

yeah...hot springs are for "skinny dipping"

and once u get use to it it is more enjoyable wearing only your birthday suit 

If you are spending more than a few nights camping at J-Tree, especially during winter months, it's well worth the hour drive to Desert Hot Springs. It's rundown and not exactly a destination, but it's cheap and feels great after a day of climbing. Back in the day it was only $4 on weekday evenings. I rediscovered that place when the showers at Coyote Corner were closed and I needed to clean up before flying home. It was very nice, even for just a hurried 30 minute visit.

Ojo Caliente is also great, as is the primitive spot on the Rio Grande near Taos. If you are in the area, those are a must do.

If you have a robust budget for a trip, check out Calistoga. It's at the base of some great climbing at Mount Saint Helena, and the town has numerous hot spring hotels and great dining. As a bonus, it's also in the California wine country. Best in November when the vineyards are changing colors or during spring.