# Falling Spring, Virginia

Falling Spring in Virginia. 77°F (25°C). Short Walk. City of Covington County.

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

## Can you soak at Falling Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 77°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 77°F (25°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (Hot Springs Road) |
| County | City of Covington County |
| Nearest town | Covington |
| Coordinates | 37.87000, -79.93300 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, December (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, 4.7 mi |

## About Falling Spring

Falling Spring is a warm spring near Covington in western Virginia, seven miles out of town. The water is tepid, warmer than a creek and nowhere near hot. No landowner is on record, and public access is unknown. Elevation is not listed.

Hot Springs Road runs closest, and from there it is a fifth of a mile of walking. This is a wet part of the country, with heavy rain through the year and moderate winter snow. Morris Hill Campground, under five miles away, is the nearest camping on file.

Winter comes out on top among the months. Nobody recorded an owner, and nothing says the public is welcome, so make sure you are allowed on that ground before walking in. Fees and water chemistry went unrecorded as well.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Covington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/virginia/covington), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Virginia](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia)
- [Layton Spring, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/layton-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Covington, City of Covington County
- [Healing Springs, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/healing-springs): 86°F source, Roadside, near Warm Springs, Bath County
- [Hot Springs, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/hot-springs-bath-county): 106°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
- [Sweet Chalybeate Spring, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/sweet-chalybeate-spring): 75°F source, Roadside, near White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Falling Spring?**
Falling Spring has a water temperature of 77°F (25°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Falling Spring located?**
Falling Spring is located in City of Covington County, Virginia, near Covington. Coordinates: 37.8700°N, 79.9330°W.

**How do I get to Falling Spring?**
Falling Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Hot Springs Road (0.2 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Falling Spring?**
Yes, Morris Hill Campground is located nearby (4.7 miles away).

## Sources

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