Want To Visit Conundrum Hot Springs? You'll Need A Permit

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ASPEN, Colo. (CBS4) - The U.S. Forest Service is making changes to overnight camping in part of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness in hopes that a popular natural hot springs area won't get "loved to death."

Colton Johnson of Lakewood took this photo in late September at Conundrum Hot Springs and wrote that the photo shows "enjoying fall colors."

Starting this summer, visitors to the remote Conundrum Hot Springs who want to stay there overnight will need to reserve a spot to get a permit. The reservations will include a fee.

The hot springs are only accessible via a nine-mile hike from the Aspen area.

The permits through July 31 will be available starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday on the Forest Service website.

Reservations will also eventually be required in the Four Pass Loop and Capitol Lake areas.

LINK: Conundrum Hot Springs

Aspen
Pitkin County