Hot Springs in Virginia

Hot springs in Virginia are in Bath County in the Allegheny Mountains, where the historic octagonal Warm Springs Pools hold 98°F water and the Omni Homestead resort sits in the town of Hot Springs. This guide covers 3, with a map.

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Warm Springs Pools, Warm Springs
Photo: The Ninjaneer, CC0

Quick facts about hot springs in Virginia

Virginia's warm springs drew bathers to Bath County for more than two centuries.

From Richmond
About 3.5 hours
County
Bath County
Water
About 98°F
Best season
All year
Resort
The Omni Homestead
Historic pools
Warm Springs Pools
In this guide
3 hot springs

Are there hot springs in Virginia?

Yes, in Bath County. The historic Warm Springs Pools hold spring water at about 98°F, the Omni Homestead resort in Hot Springs uses geothermal water, and the Healing Springs are nearby.

The Warm Springs Pools, once called the Jefferson Pools, have been restored and are run by the Omni Homestead.

Hot springs in Virginia map

Where each of the 3 hot springs in Virginia is. Pin shapes show the type; open the larger map for more detail.

Natural Resort or lodge Public pool

Best hot springs in Virginia

Where to soak in Virginia's warm springs.

  • Historic pools

    Warm Springs Pools

    Warm Springs

    Historic octagonal bathhouses over 98°F spring water.

  • Resort

    The Omni Homestead Resort

    Hot Springs

    A historic mountain resort with a spa.

Famous hot springs in Virginia

All 3 hot springs we list in Virginia.

  • Natural

    Healing Springs, Virginia

    Group of three undeveloped mineral springs in the countryside south of Hot Springs.

  • Resort

    The Omni Homestead Resort, Virginia

    Historic mountain resort with a spa and pool fed by geothermal water.

  • Historic pools

    Warm Springs Pools, Virginia

    Two historic octagonal bathhouses over spring water at about 98°F, restored by the Omni Homestead.

Frequently asked questions about hot springs in Virginia

Are there hot springs in Virginia?

Yes, in Bath County, at the Warm Springs Pools and the Omni Homestead in Hot Springs.

How warm are the Warm Springs Pools?

About 98°F.

How to visit hot springs in Virginia

Timing your trip

All year. Autumn colour in the Alleghenies is the busiest time.

What you will pay

The Warm Springs Pools and the Homestead spa charge for timed soaks or treatments.

Reaching the springs

Warm Springs and Hot Springs are about five miles apart in Bath County, roughly three and a half hours west of Richmond.

Rules and etiquette for hot springs in Virginia

The historic pools have their own rules.

  • Book a timeSoaks at the Warm Springs Pools are timed.
  • Wear a swimsuitSwimwear is required.

Pictures of hot springs in Virginia

Photos of Warm Springs Pools and The Omni Homestead Resort, all hot springs 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.

Where our information comes from

This guide was reviewed on . Facts come from the official sources listed below.

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