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Rates and Accommodations

Orient Land Trust manages Valley View Hot Springs as a nonprofit public service to ensure the enjoyment of vast landscapes and natural water in a clothing-optional environment for current and future generations. Surrounded by miles of BLM public open space, Valley View provides a peaceful escape for soaking, camping, or hiking.

The private cabins and the Oak house were originally built in the early 1900s as part of the historic mining community. Today, we honor those roots with our community accommodations and shared resources. Whether in a private cabin, a shared house, or pitching a tent under the trees, we welcome you to embrace the culture of Valley View Hot Springs.

To protect the land and delicate water systems, we limit the number of guests per day.

To set up a reservation for a day pass or overnight stay, please call our friendly Visitor Services Staff at 719.256.4315

Thank you for your continued support

Rate Adjustment

Dear Members,

First and foremost, all of us within the organization deeply appreciate your dedication and support of Orient Land Trust (OLT), which includes Valley View Hot Springs, Everson Ranch, and so much more.

Secondly, we are writing to inform you that, due to rising operational costs, we find it necessary to adjust our pricing, effective July 1, 2025 (see rate table below). The adjustments will apply only to accommodations and admission rates. All levels of the Annual Membership Dues will remain unchanged, and accompanied children under 16 will continue to enjoy free admission.

For many years, OLT has maintained exceptionally low rates. In fact, while admission rates saw a modest increase in 2019—the first in 12 years—our accommodation rates have remained unchanged since 2013. With these adjustments, we believe OLT continues to remain competitively priced compared to similar hot springs organizations and U.S. Forest Service-developed campgrounds.

We understand that changes like this may be concerning, and we want to assure you that this decision was not made lightly. The process was challenging and involved careful consideration by many within the organization. This included the Executive Director, the Internal Affairs Committee, which is composed of a number of experienced members with deep historical and organizational knowledge, and all nine members of the Board of Directors.

The number one mission-critical need for these adjustments is recruiting and retaining talented team staff members by honoring our commitment to offering competitive wages in the San Luis Valley. OLT’s team members play a vital role in providing successful guest experiences, which directly affects the overall health of the organization. We are proud to note that almost six years ago, we began to provide health insurance to the OLT team, a valuable benefit to our staff. We are also exploring additional ways to enhance the appeal of joining the OLT employment team.

Other mission-critical needs with rising costs include the maintenance and upgrades necessary to sustain the facilities and amenities you are accustomed to enjoying. This extensive infrastructure includes roads, waterways, pools, and ponds, as well as essential facilities such as our wastewater treatment center and hydroelectric powerhouses. It also includes the 700+ acres at the historical Everson Ranch, a year-round astronomy program that welcomes thousands of visitors annually using state-of-the-art technology, and the ongoing preservation of our historic 100-year-old cabins. Additionally, in 2024, OLT expanded by acquiring 160 more acres in its viewshed. Your support helps protect this land, preserving open spaces, dark skies, and the natural habitat that provides sanctuary for wildlife in the San Luis Valley.

OLT is a unique place of peace, community, and soothing waters that nourish the environment and the people. Those unique qualities inspire us all to preserve it. We are committed to remaining an affordable, peaceful, and family friendly clothing optional experience, and we are deeply grateful for your support. That support directly contributes to preserving this natural wonder and ensuring that future generations can enjoy its beauty and tranquility.

Thank you again, and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

In Gratitude,

OLT Board of Directors & Crystal England, OLT Executive Director

[email protected] / [email protected] / (719) 256-4315

Admission Rates:

Pass Type:	Current	July 1, 2025*
Day Pass	$17	$20
Overnight Pass	$34	$40

Accommodations (per night):

Large Cabins:	Current	July 1, 2025*
Elm, Cottonwood, and Willow	$75	$90
Small Cabins:
Aspen and Cedar	$60	$75
Sunset House:
Rooms 1- 4	$70	$80
Spruce House:
Spruce Room #1	$55	$70
Spruce Room #2	$70	$85
Oak House:
Rooms 1-4	$30	$35
Dorm Beds	$15	$20
Camping:
Vehicle Sites	$15	$20
Tent Camping	$10 (No charge October – May)	$15 (No charge October – May)

*Adjusted rates will be applied for all seasons beginning July 2025.

Admission Rates

Winter Admission Summer Admission

October 1st – April 30th May 1st – September 30th

Day Pass $15 $17

Overnight Pass $30 $34

With a day pass, we ask you to arrive between 11 am – 6 pm, and you’re free to stay until 8 pm.

A day pass allows you access to the entire property.

An overnight pass allows admission between 11 am on the day you arrive and 8 pm on your day of departure. All overnight guests must arrive before 9 pm.

Overnight night passes are charged per person per night.

For an overnight stay, the overall costs include the accommodation fee per night + the admission fee, which is per person per night.

719.256.4315

Rate Adjustment effective July 1st

Admission Rates:

Day Pass $20

Overnight Pass $40

With a day pass, we ask you to arrive between 11 am – 6 pm, and you’re free to stay until 8 pm.

A day pass allows you access to the entire property.

An overnight pass allows admission between 11 am on the day you arrive and 8 pm on your day of departure. All overnight guests must arrive before 9 pm.

Overnight night passes are charged per person per night.

For an overnight stay, the overall costs include the accommodation fee per night + the admission fee, which is per person per night.

Can't make it? Let us know

Cancellation Fee	More than 2 week notice	Within 2 weeks	Within 24 hours/ no call
Private Cabins, Sunset or Spruce House:	$25	$50	100%
Camping and Oak House:	$15	$25	100%
Day Pass:	No Charge	$5	100%

719.256.4315

Indoor Accommodations

Our private cabins were originally built in the early 1900s as a part of the historic mining community. They are heated with geothermal heat, are pet-friendly, and do not have bathrooms.

Large Cabins

October 1st – April 30th $65 per night

May 1st – September 30th $75 per night

Rate Adjustment effective July 1st, 2025 $90 per night

Cottonwood Cabin

Cottonwood Cabin is one of our large private cabins and is pet-friendly.

It features a small kitchenette, two full-sized beds, and a dining table and chairs.

Limited to four guests.

Elm Cabin

Elm Cabin is one of our large private cabins and is pet-friendly.

It features a small kitchenette, three full-sized beds, and a dining table and chairs.

Limited to six guests.

Willow Cabin

Willow Cabin is one of our large private cabins and is pet-friendly.

It features a small kitchenette, two sets of full-sized bunk beds, and a dining table and chairs.

Limited to six guests.

Our private cabins were originally built in the early 1900s as a part of the historic mining community. They are heated with geothermal heat, are pet-friendly, and do not have bathrooms.

Small Cabins

October 1st – April 30th $50 per night

May 1st – September 30th $60 per night

Rate Adjustment effective July 1st, 2025 $75 per night

Aspen Cabin

Aspen is one of our small cabins and features two full-sized beds and a small dining table. There is a skylight in the loft for night time star gazing.

Cedar Cabin

Cedar is one of our small cabins and features two full-sized beds.

The Sunset House has 4 rooms, each with 2 full-sized beds and dining tables. The house features a large, shared kitchen and a half bath. No pets are permitted in our shared houses.

Sunset House

October 1st – April 30th $55 per night

May 1st – September 30th $70 per night

Rate Adjustment effective July 1st, 2025 $80 per night

Sunset Room #1

Room #1 is located next to the half bath. Each room has two full sized beds and a dining table with four chairs. All rooms are accessible from the indoor hallway and from the porch.

Sunset Room #2

Each room has two full sized beds and a dining table with four chairs. All rooms are accessible from the indoor hallway and from the porch.

Sunset Room #3

Each room has two full sized beds and a dining table with four chairs. All rooms are accessible from the indoor hallway and from the porch.

Sunset Room #4

Room #4 is located next to the shared kitchen. Each room has two full sized beds and a dining table with four chairs. All rooms are accessible from the indoor hallway and from the porch.

The Spruce House is a two bedroom house and we rent out each bedroom individually. The house offers a large kitchen, living room, dining room, and a full bathroom. No pets are permitted in our shared houses.

Spruce House

October 1st – April 30th

Room #1 $45 Room #2 $55

May 1st – September 30th $55 per night

Room #2 $70

Rate Adjustment effective July 1st 2025

Room #1 $70 Room #2 $85

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Spruce House Room #1

Room #1 features one full-sized bed.

Limited to two guests.

Spruce House Room #2

Room #2 feature two full sized beds.

Limited to four guests.

The Oak House was originally built in the early 1900s as a part of the historic mining community. Our community house, the piano in the living room is played frequently and the kitchen is open to all guests.

Oak House Rooms

October 1st – April 30th $20 per night

May 1st – September 30th $30 per night

Rate Adjustment effective July 1st, 2025 $35 per night

Oak House Room #1

The Oak House rooms are smaller rooms with one full-sized bed and a bedside table. Room number one is located across from the kitchen.

Limited to two guests.

Oak House Room #2

The Oak House rooms are smaller rooms with one full-sized bed and a bedside table.

Limited to two guests.

Oak House Room #3

The Oak House rooms are smaller rooms with one full-sized bed and a bedside table.

Limited to two guests.

Oak House Room #4

The Oak House rooms are smaller rooms with one full-sized bed and a bedside table. Room 4 is located at the back of the house.

Limited to two guests.

The Oak House was originally built in the early 1900s as a part of the historic mining community. The dorm room is upstairs and has three sets of bunk beds.

Oak House Dorm Room

Located upstairs in the Oak House, this large, shared space offers three sets of bunk beds. Rent one of the six private bunks in the shared room.

October 1st – April 30th $10 per night

May 1st – September 30th $15 per night