# Barker Spring, Georgia

Barker Spring in Georgia. 73°F (23°C). Roadside. Upson County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/georgia/barker-spring
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Barker Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 73°F, about as warm as a heated pool. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 73°F (23°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 760 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 304 ft from the nearest road (Crest Highway) |
| County | Upson County |
| Nearest town | Hannahs Mill |
| Coordinates | 32.92000, -84.43800 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, December (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Barker Spring

Barker Spring is a tepid spring in Upson County, Georgia, about six miles from Hannahs Mill and a short way off Crest Highway. The water is a little above room temperature, far from a hot soak. No owner or access status is recorded. Chemistry is absent from the record too.

Roadside, about a hundred yards from Crest Highway. Low country, under eight hundred feet. Snow is essentially nil and the year is wet, with a mild annual average. No campground is listed.

The record flags December through February as best, though tepid water is tepid in any month. Roadside access. A USGS site number is attached. No chemistry or fee is recorded. Confirm access before you visit.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near LaGrange](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/georgia/lagrange), 36 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Georgia](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/georgia)
- [Thundering Spring, GA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/georgia/thundering-spring): 75°F source, Short Walk, near Hannahs Mill, Upson County
- [Tom Brown Spring, GA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/georgia/tom-brown-spring): 68°F source, Roadside, near Manchester, Meriwether County
- [Lifsey Spring, GA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/georgia/lifsey-spring): 79°F source, Roadside, near Zebulon, Pike County
- [Taylor Spring, GA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/georgia/taylor-spring): 75°F source, Short Walk, near Zebulon, Pike County
- [Parkman Spring, GA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/georgia/parkman-spring): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Manchester, Meriwether County
- [Warm Springs, GA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/georgia/warm-springs-meriwether-county): 88°F source, Roadside, near Manchester, Meriwether County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Barker Spring?**
Barker Spring has a water temperature of 73°F (23°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Barker Spring located?**
Barker Spring is located in Upson County, Georgia at 760 feet elevation, near Hannahs Mill. Coordinates: 32.9200°N, 84.4380°W.

**How do I get to Barker Spring?**
Barker Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Crest Highway (304 ft from the road).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals