# Bragg Spring, Virginia

Bragg Spring in Virginia. 75°F (24°C). Roadside. Highland County.

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

## Can you soak at Bragg Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 75°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 | 75°F (24°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,508 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 265 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Highland County |
| Nearest town | Monterey |
| Coordinates | 38.23800, -79.65000 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, December (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Pocahontas Campground, 19.6 mi |

## About Bragg Spring

Bragg Spring lies in Highland County, Virginia, about thirteen miles from Monterey. The water is warm, mid seventies, the sort of temperature that feels good on a hot day and cold in January. A USGS site number is attached and that is about the extent of the documentation. No owner, no access status, no chemistry. Whether anyone bathes here is not something the record can answer.

A road passes within about two hundred and seventy feet, unnamed in the record. Elevation is around twenty-five hundred feet. Expect wet ground most seasons, since rain and snow together run close to fifty inches a year, with the snow share about thirty-two inches. Nothing on file says who manages the land, and no photograph exists in the record.

Midwinter is rated best. Roadside, though which road is not given. For camping the record points to Pocahontas Campground, about twenty miles away. Find out who owns the ground before you visit. The temperature is the only measurement recorded, and it carries no date.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Covington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/virginia/covington), 30 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Virginia](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia)
- [Bolar Spring, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/bolar-spring): 73°F source, Roadside, near Warm Springs, Bath County
- [Warm Springs, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/warm-springs-bath-county): 95°F source, Roadside, near Warm Springs, Bath County
- [Minnehaha Springs, WV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/west-virginia/minnehaha-springs): 70°F source, pH 7.4, TDS 167 mg/L, Roadside, near Marlinton, Pocahontas County
- [Hot Springs, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/hot-springs-bath-county): 106°F source, Roadside, near Warm Springs, Bath County
- [Healing Springs, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/healing-springs): 86°F source, Roadside, near Warm Springs, Bath County
- [Rockbridge Baths, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/rockbridge-baths): 72°F source, Short Walk, near East Lexington, Rockbridge County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Bragg Spring?**
Bragg Spring has a water temperature of 75°F (24°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Bragg Spring located?**
Bragg Spring is located in Highland County, Virginia at 2,508 feet elevation, near Monterey. Coordinates: 38.2380°N, 79.6500°W.

**How do I get to Bragg Spring?**
Bragg Spring has Roadside road access (265 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Bragg Spring?**
Yes, Pocahontas Campground is located nearby (19.6 miles away).

## Sources

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