All listed hot springs in Virginia
Select a column heading to sort. Temperatures are usually measured at the source, not in the soaking pool.
| Hot spring | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Springs Retreat | Not recorded | Developed | Shawnee Land, VA (7 mi) |
Types of hot springs in Virginia
- Developed hot springs pools and bathhouses: 1 listed. Built pools, tubs or bathhouses run by a business, town or park. Expect an entry fee, opening hours and changing rooms. See all developed hot springs pools and bathhouses.
Historical thermal springs in Virginia (1981 list)
The US government's Thermal Springs List (NOAA, 1981) records 4 more warm and hot springs in Virginia that we have not been able to match to a current, public site. Many are on private ranches, in wells or no longer flowing, so we list only the name, county and recorded temperature, and no map. Do not visit any of them without the landowner's permission.
Show the 4 historical records
| Name | County | Recorded temp |
|---|---|---|
| Bolar Spring | Highland | 73°F |
| Healing Springs | Bath | 86°F |
| Rockbridge Baths | Rockbridge | 72°F |
| Sweet Chalybeate Spring | Alleghany | 75°F |
Frequently asked questions
How many hot springs are in Virginia?
This directory lists 1 hot springs in Virginia with their own pages, plus 4 more thermal springs from the 1981 federal list that have not been confirmed recently. Many more small seeps exist on private land and are not listed.
Which Virginia hot springs have developed pools?
Pembroke Springs Retreat have built pools, tubs or bathhouses. These usually charge entry and have set hours.
When is the best time to visit hot springs in Virginia?
Fall and spring are often the best balance of comfortable air temperature and open roads. Winter soaks are memorable, but many mountain and desert access roads close or need four-wheel drive. Summer can be too hot for low-elevation desert springs.