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Responsibility ...for yourself, your children, others in your group, and your pets. |
Respect ...the environment, facilities, staff, others, their privacy, and the simple peace and quiet. |
Recognition ...of what you can learn about yourself, how we work together to protect this special place, and the world we live in. |
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At Your Own Risk
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Clothing Optional
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Don't Shoot Strangers
No (re)entry 9pm - 11am
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Honor Diversity
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Kids with Parents
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Learn and Share
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Manage Pets
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No Glass or Ceramic
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No Overt Sexuality
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No Smoking / No Fires
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Peace and Quiet
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Play Nice
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Respect Wildlife
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Tread Gently
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At Your Own Risk
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Clothing Optional
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Don't Shoot Strangers
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Honor Diversity
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Kids with Parents
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Learn and Share
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Manage Pets
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No Glass or Ceramic
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No Overt Sexuality
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No Smoking / No Fires
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Peace and Quiet
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Play Nice
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Respect Wildlife
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Tread Gently
At Your Own Risk
No lifeguard on duty. Natural wilderness area. 8,700' elevation. Beware loose rocks and slippery surfaces. Emergency call stations at Sauna and Welcome Center.
Read more...Clothing Optional
We invite healthy, family-friendly naturism throughout the entire property and open space.
Eco-friendly sun protection available. *
Don't Shoot Strangers
For everyone's comfort, cap and pack any camera device
away around others. Focus on landscape, wildlife, consenting friends and family only.
Honor Diversity
Help others feel welcome and comfortable. Respect differences. Discover commonality. Share space, find balance, and let others steer conversations
Read more...Kids with Parents
Safety and behavior of children is the sole responsibility of their parent or legal guardian. Never leave others to watch them. Infant's must use swim diapers, available. *
Read more...Learn and Share
Take time to notice your surroundings, yourself, and those around you. Share stories and inspiration. Always listen... especially when sharing.
Read more...Manage Pets
Pets must be quiet, peaceful, always attended, picked up after, and leashed well away from ponds. Barking, aggression, or damage cannot be tolerated.
Read more...No Glass or Ceramic
Don't bring glass near water, hiking trails, or our bare feet. Shattered pieces are hard to recover and very dangerous. Metal bottles available.
Read more...No Overt Sexuality
No private pools or sauna. Consensual adults must get a room or keep it in tents. All areas are to be kept kid-friendly, clean, and inviting at all hours.
Read more...No Smoking / No Fires
Current restrictions posted in bathrooms. Share fresh, inviting air. Smoke inside vehicles only. Respect the high fire danger and remote location.
Read more...Peace and Quiet
Silence phones, radios, and motors. Moderate alcohol, voices, music, and blinding lights. Quiet hours: 10pm (11pm on weekends) until 8am.
Read more...Play Nice
Children of all ages discover, play, learn, and grow up here. As you do, be kind and mindful of others near and far and the experience you leave them with.
Read more...Respect Wildlife
Keep food inside cars or cabins. Bears and other wild animals are drawn by scent endangering us and them. Although generally harmless, avoid contact.
Read more...Tread Gently
Carefully avoid disturbing flagged areas, edges of ponds, water flow, historic sites, trees, and wildlife. Pack in / pack out food, trash, and 'noodles'.
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Planning Your Visit
- A Day Pass admission is from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Please check-in before 6:00 PM. Overnight guests may arrive to enjoy the hot springs as early as 11:00 AM, knowing that accommodations may not be available until 4:00 PM. On the day of departure, vacate accommodations and campsites by 12:00 noon, departing OLT property by 8:00 PM
- The Office (phones included) is staffed from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
- The emergency phone, for on-site guests is monitored 24/7.
- A Government Issued Photo ID is required to admit anyone age 18 or older.
- As a naturist open space, the entire property is clothing-optional and always family-friendly.
- Isolated Location: There are no nearby gas stations, restaurants, pharmacies, grocery or general stores. (map)
- Flashlights: there is little or no artificial light
- Towel: Bring your own towel. We do not have loaner towels and only a limited number of towels to purchase.
- Family style restrooms are separate from accommodations. Only the Sunset Lodge contains a half bath.
- Wilderness: many of our ponds are scattered along short but rugged trails
- Children 18 and under arriving without their parents require a signed note giving permission for their guardian to bring them to OLT.
- Medication / Allergies: Inhalers.
- Eco-friendly sunscreen, lotions, and oils (always rinse off to protect our threatened species downstream).
- Altitude: At 8,600 to 9,000 feet, guests from afar may need time to adjust to the elevation.
- Lodging: Bedding is not provided. Guests should bring their own bedding or sleeping bag.
- Cell Phones and Internet: Cell phones and free wifi may only be used near the Welcome Center. Cellular service is limited (AT&T, some T-Mobile, some Verizon).
- Smoking and Fire Restrictions: Fire danger is often extremely high. Campfires are not permitted although grills are available for cooking. Smoking is only permitted in the Smoke Shelter or within vehicles.
- Seasons and Weather: Colorado weather can change dramatically. Check forecasts and come prepared for rain, wind, and snow.
- Closed each December 1st through the 28th.