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About

The perfect Valley View evening...? “After supper, I put on hat and coat and go outside again, sit on the table, and watch the sky and the desert dissolve slowly into mystery under the chemistry of twilight.” - Edward Abbey

Mission

Orient Land Trust is a nonprofit land trust dedicated to the preservation of Valley View Hot Springs (VVHS) and its viewshed—including natural and biologic resources, agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, open space, and historic and geologic features of the northern San Luis Valley—for the education and enjoyment of current and future generations.

Products

Land Conservation. Actively engages OLT supporters, including the Northern San Luis Valley community, to preserve and conserve additional lands with important conservation values from being sold, subdivided or overdeveloped.

Protects OLT owned lands. Is becoming a model land owner by developing and maintaining best management practices for each of the OLT land parcels.

Provides a positive naturist experience. Maintains low-impact, clothing-optional recreation facilities that support and represent the Naturist Deed Restriction (12/14/09) with limited development to a diverse public at minimal cost.

Maintains Fiscal and Oversight Responsibility. Operates OLT as a well-organized, efficient, effective and financially sound organization. Maintains and expands financial resources to provide security, stability, and capability to support OLT’s mission and achieve OLT’s goals.

Provides Education and Outreach. Promotes educational programs, community outreach, scientific study and public appreciation of OLT’s unique, natural and biological features.

Address: 64393 County Road GG, Colorado 81155, USA
Phone: (719) 256-4315
gro.tlo@ofni
State: Colorado
Zip Code: 81155


Reviews
We love the amazing San Luis Valley views from the campground. We love the hot springs soaking. If you have an RV there are RV spots. There are about 7 spots with Electricity. It's fun to hike to the bat cave and watch the thousands of bat fly out at sunset. There is a host who does star-gazing with a large telescope. He knows his stuff. There is a big common area with stoves, sink, refrigerator, tables, a big common fire place under a huge open air shelter. Valley View staff usually has a fire and does somemores there. There is a big bathhouse with sinks outside for washing dishes. There is a large sauna with a built-in cold dip built into the ground. It's very relaxing. There are deer that come right up to your campsite. There are also many walk-in campsites. There are about 10+ soak pools with temps from 108 to 79. There is a large naturally heated swimming pool and sun deck area. The big pool was about 88 when we were there last. It's a great place to spend the day swimming and sun bathing. Note that this place is clothing optional so be prepared for that. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It's a very relaxing and friendly place to go. They have massage folks available for appointments. There is a hostel type multi-guest building and you can also rent private rooms to stay overnight. It's a membership place but you can go for the day if they are not at capacity. (You don't have to be a member, but it helps to be one.) The place fills to capacity on most weekends, so plan ahead - members receive priority. Orient Land Trust also owns a large ranch nearby. You can take a tour of it. The Valley View hot spring area has it's own hydro-power plant that provides electricity to the entire site. The place always is clean and you can tell the employees and hosts care about their work and want the place to be nice for guests/members. There is a dirt road to get there that is 7 miles long. It's not too bad. Sometimes it's a little bumpy and dusty but easily doable in any type of vehicle.
10 years ago (26-04-2017)
CALL AND MAKE RESERVATIONS EVEN IF YOU ARE GOING ONLY FOR THE DAY The first time we had a good time, however they have a weird pricing scheme (if you pay for staying the night, the hot springs are not included and you have to pay extra). But the second time we drove for hours to spend the day there and they told us that their daily cuota was covered and we couldn't​ get in. We were so disappointed, we didn't know that had a daily cuota.
10 years ago (28-05-2017)
Wonderful hot spring. Very affordable. Beautiful views, and wonderful staff.
10 years ago (26-04-2017)
At home immediatly, kindred souls at every turn. Do not miss out.
10 years ago (22-05-2017)
This is one of the holiest, most beautiful places I have ever been. The clothing optional culture felt freeing and not overly sexualized. The views of the sunset are unreal, and the valley below is stunning. The pools are natural, so you will have algae and other plants on you occasionally. The people are friendly and passionate about Valley View, and have been going there for decades. I have made close friends here and recommend that everyone become a member of the land trust! Make sure to book early!
10 years ago (30-08-2016)
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