Desert Reef Hot Spring
Clothing-optional hot spring in Colorado, United States
Desert Reef Hot Spring is a clothing-optional hot spring in Colorado, United States. Average air temperatures peak in July at 22°C (72°F). There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Dakota Hot Springs (5.6 km (3.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Desert Reef Hot Spring
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | 14 mm |
| February | -1°C | 17 mm |
| March | 4°C | 24 mm |
| April | 8°C | 39 mm |
| May | 13°C | 45 mm |
| June | 20°C | 30 mm |
| July | 22°C | 69 mm |
| August | 21°C | 56 mm |
| September | 16°C | 32 mm |
| October | 9°C | 23 mm |
| November | 3°C | 13 mm |
| December | -2°C | 15 mm |
Visiting
- Website: desertreefhotspring.com
- Coordinates: 38.36859, -105.04899 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Colorado?
- Before you soak, read our hot spring etiquette guide.
Naturist places near Desert Reef Hot Spring
- 1Dakota Hot Springs clothing-optional hot spring · ColoradoClothing optional
- 2Valley View Hot Springs naturist campground · ColoradoClothing optional
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Reef Hot Spring clothing optional?
Desert Reef Hot Spring is listed as "clothing optional" according to Desert Reef Hot Spring. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a site, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
What other naturist places are near Desert Reef Hot Spring?
The closest are Dakota Hot Springs (5.6 km (3.5 mi)) and Valley View Hot Springs (70 km (43 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Desert Reef Hot Spring (the venue or land manager); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.