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Lake Steam Baths

3540 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO80204

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Lake Steam Baths has operated as a nude Russian banya at 3540 W Colfax Ave since 1927, which makes it far older than the rest of Denver's cold-exposure scene and a different proposition entirely: a multi-level cedar sauna with steam baths, a hot tub and a dedicated cold plunge. Bathing is communal and single-sex, with women using the baths on Mondays and Thursdays and men on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; the operator publishes no co-ed days at all. Admission is a $32 day pass for unlimited access. No sauna or plunge temperature is published.

How it compares in Denver

It does not publish a plunge temperature (7 of the 30 Denver studios we track do) — worth asking when you book. Communal access puts it with 18 of the 30 studios we track here; the rest run a different model.


Details

Access
Communal
Shared sauna and plunge areas used alongside other guests.
Hours
Women: Monday and Thursday 8:30 AM to 9 PM. Men: Wednesday 8:30 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday 8:30 AM to 10 PM, Sunday 6 AM to 9 PM. Closed Tuesdays. No co-ed days are offered.

What they offer

Cold Plunge
A chilled immersion tub, typically held between 38°F and 55°F, used for short cold-exposure sessions.
Traditional Sauna
A dry, high-heat room warmed by an electric or wood-fired stove, usually running between 160°F and 200°F.Traditional Sauna in Denver →
Steam Room
A sealed room held near 100% humidity at roughly 110°F to 120°F.Steam Room in Denver →

Hot and cold in one visit: contrast therapy in Denver →

Pricing

Day pass
$32

Day pass $32 for unlimited access. Eight-entry punch card $215, which the operator states as $27 per visit. Extras: locker lock rental $3, comfort towel rental $3, oak veniki $32. No membership is published.

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Questions about Lake Steam Baths

Does Lake Steam Baths have a cold plunge?
Yes. Lake Steam Baths lists a cold plunge among the facilities on its own published pages, checked Aug 15, 2026. It does not publish a water temperature, so we do not list one — check with the studio if the exact temperature matters to you.
How much does Lake Steam Baths cost?
Lake Steam Baths publishes a day pass at $32, read from its own pages on Aug 15, 2026. Prices change without notice — the studio's own booking page is the live figure.
What are Lake Steam Baths's hours?
As published by Lake Steam Baths and checked Aug 15, 2026: Women: Monday and Thursday 8:30 AM to 9 PM. Men: Wednesday 8:30 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday 8:30 AM to 10 PM, Sunday 6 AM to 9 PM. Closed Tuesdays. No co-ed days are offered.. Holiday hours and last-entry times are often different — confirm on their page before travelling.
Is Lake Steam Baths private or shared?
Communal. Shared sauna and plunge areas used alongside other guests. Checked Aug 15, 2026.
What else does Lake Steam Baths offer besides the cold plunge?
Its published facilities in Denver also include traditional sauna and steam room, checked Aug 15, 2026. Availability of individual services can vary by session type and time of day.