Are There Hot SpringsAre there hot springs in New York?
No. No natural hot springs reach the surface in New York. Saratoga's famous springs are naturally carbonated mineral springs, not warm ones, but Saratoga Spa State Park still runs mineral baths at the Roosevelt Baths & Spa, heated for bathing. The one warm New York spring on NOAA's list, Lebanon Spring, is 72°F.
The nearest water that surfaces hot is in Bath County, Virginia, about 340 miles from Buffalo and 360 miles from New York City in a straight line.
Nearest hot springs to New York City, Albany and Buffalo
Western New York is closest to Virginia's hot springs; Albany is farthest.
| From | Nearest hot springs (straight line) | Next nearest |
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| New York City | Bath County, Virginia360 miles | Hot Springs, North Carolina, 580 milesHot Springs, Arkansas, 1,120 miles |
| Albany | Bath County, Virginia450 miles | Hot Springs, North Carolina, 670 milesHot Springs, Arkansas, 1,180 miles |
| Buffalo | Bath County, Virginia340 miles | Hot Springs, North Carolina, 530 milesHot Springs, Arkansas, 960 miles |
From Buffalo, the drive south runs through Pennsylvania and West Virginia to Bath County. From New York City, it is about the same distance as from Buffalo, but on busier roads.
Saratoga's spouting springs, and New York's one warm spring
Saratoga's springs are cool, but they are unusual: the water is naturally carbonated, and in Saratoga Spa State Park some springs spout from the ground along Geyser Creek. Each spring tastes different, and the park's mineral spring tours hand out cups so you can try them.
The state built the park's bathhouses in the early 20th century, and the park is now a National Historic Landmark known for its classical buildings. The Roosevelt Baths & Spa still offers mineral baths all year, heated for comfort. The Lincoln Bathhouse, a 1930 mineral bathhouse, became the park office and welcome center on October 1, 2026, and holds the Saratoga Museum of Hydrotherapy, with guided tours on weekends for $10 per adult. In summer, the park's Victoria Pool, from 1935, and Peerless Pool open for swimming.
New York's only warm spring on NOAA's list is Lebanon Spring in Columbia County, near the Massachusetts line, at 72°F: warm enough for a swim, far from a hot soak.
New York spas, heated pools and springs
Mineral baths and historic pools in Saratoga Spa State Park, thermal baths in Tribeca and a seawater spa at Montauk.
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Mineral baths
Roosevelt Baths & Spa
Saratoga SpringsMineral baths in Saratoga's naturally effervescent water, in Saratoga Spa State Park.
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Historic pool
Victoria Pool
Saratoga SpringsA 1935 mineral pool with arched promenades, billed as the first heated pool in the US; open in summer.
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Spring history
Lincoln Bathhouse
Saratoga SpringsA 1930 mineral bathhouse, now the park's gateway and a museum of hydrotherapy.
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Thermal baths
AIRE Ancient Baths New York
New York CityThermal baths in Tribeca, at 88 Franklin Street.
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Seawater pool
Gurney's Montauk Seawater Spa
MontaukA heated indoor pool of filtered Atlantic seawater, with a caldarium, thermal baths and cold plunge.
New York spas, heated pools and springs on a map
Where each of the 5 places in New York is. Pin shapes show the type; open the larger map for more detail.
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Rules and good manners
Getting the most from Saratoga.
- Taste the springsBring a cup or join a park tour; each spring has its own mineral taste.
- Book the baths aheadThe Roosevelt Baths take reservations by phone, and weekend slots go first.
- Leave time for the museumThe Lincoln Bathhouse's hydrotherapy museum is open for guided tours at weekends.
Seasons, costs and access in New York
Seasons
The Roosevelt Baths are open year-round; the Victoria Pool and Peerless Pool are summer pools, roughly late June to early September. AIRE and Gurney's spa are indoors.
Entry fees
Mineral baths and thermal bath sessions are paid; book the Roosevelt Baths on (518) 226-4790. Saratoga Spa State Park charges a vehicle entry fee in season.
Access and travel
Saratoga Springs is about 30 minutes north of Albany. AIRE is at 88 Franklin Street in Tribeca, and Montauk is at the eastern tip of Long Island.
New York FAQ
Are the Saratoga springs hot?
No. Saratoga's springs are cool, naturally carbonated mineral springs. The mineral baths at Saratoga Spa State Park are heated.
Can you take a mineral bath in Saratoga Springs?
Yes. The Roosevelt Baths & Spa in Saratoga Spa State Park offers baths in Saratoga's mineral water all year.
Is there a warm spring in New York?
One: Lebanon Spring in Columbia County, which NOAA lists at 72°F.
Can you drink the water at Saratoga?
Yes, at the public springs in the park; the park's mineral spring tours provide cups for tasting.
Where are the nearest hot springs to New York?
In Bath County, Virginia, about 360 miles from New York City in a straight line. The next nearest are in Hot Springs, North Carolina, about 580 miles away.
Pictures of places to soak in New York
Photos of AIRE Ancient Baths New York, a place to soak in this guide. We only use photos whose license allows reuse and credit the photographer under each one. The full credits are on our photo credits page.
How we checked this page
This guide was reviewed on . Facts come from the official sources listed below.
- New York State Parks: Saratoga Spa State Park (spouting springs, baths, Lincoln Bathhouse)
- New York State: Winter wellness (Roosevelt Baths mineral baths)
- New York State: Hotels with pools (Victoria Pool, 1935)
- New York State: Lincoln Bathhouse reopens (museum of hydrotherapy)
- New York State: Spa getaways (AIRE Ancient Baths)
- New York State: Wellness retreats (Gurney's seawater pool)
- NOAA: Thermal Springs List for the United States (Lebanon Spring, 72°F)
More hot springs in the United States
Other states where we list hot springs.