Layton Spring

City of Covington County, Virginia · Near Covington
37.8600°N, 79.9880°W · 1,334 ft
72°F 59°F air · Good soaking weather 1,334 ft Short Walk Camping nearby (5.0 mi)

Layton Spring is a tepid spring in the City of Covington, Virginia, roughly five and a half miles from Covington proper. Low seventies water. The record carries no owner, no access status, no chemistry and no USGS site, so what you have is a point on a map with a temperature attached. Morris Hill Campground is nearby, about five miles off.

Location

Jackson River Road is the nearest road, and from there you walk somewhere over three hundred feet. The elevation is low for this region, about thirteen hundred feet. The climate is wet, forty-five inches of rain and snow a year, and the snow portion is light, around twenty-three inches. Land unit and designation are blank and there is no photo on file.

Winter is rated best, and at this elevation the road should be open most of the season. A short walk from the pavement. Morris Hill Campground is the camping on record, about five miles away, which makes an overnight simple. Access is not recorded, so check before you go. The only measurement on file is the temperature.

Monthly Climate
33°
Jan
37°
Feb
44°
Mar
54°
Apr
63°
May
70°
Jun
75°
Jul
72°
Aug
68°
Sep
57°
Oct
44°
Nov
39°
Dec
Annual Precip: 45.1 in Annual Snow: 22.5 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 33°F · Water 72°F · +39° contrast
February Air 37°F · Water 72°F · +35° contrast
December Air 39°F · Water 72°F · +33° contrast
January offers 42°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
59°F
E 20.9 mph 96% Good soaking weather
Labor Day 80° Low 60° Mostly Sunny 2% precip
Tuesday 83° Low 57° Mostly Sunny
Wednesday 88° Low 58° Mostly Sunny 1% precip
Thursday 87° Low 63° Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 42% precip
Friday 85° Low 62° Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 21% precip
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Morris Hill Campground 5.0 mi away

Overview Morris Hill is a peaceful, rustic campground for groups of family and friends. The family campground is a family-friendly destination perched on a ridge above Lake Moomaw. Kids can have fun at the playground while older generations sit back and relax in the shade. The group sites accommodate up the 25 guests with space for up to eight tents. Campers can enjoy the wonders of camping with simple pleasures like s'mores on the campfire, berry picking in the woods, and watching for water...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
72°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 72°F (22°C)
Avg Air Temp 55°F
Above Ambient +17°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road Jackson River Road
Distance to Road 336 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Layton Spring?
Layton Spring has a water temperature of 72°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Layton Spring located?
Layton Spring is located in City of Covington County, Virginia at 1,334 feet elevation, near Covington. Coordinates: 37.8600°N, 79.9880°W.
How do I get to Layton Spring?
Layton Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Jackson River Road (336 ft from the road).
Can I camp near Layton Spring?
Yes, Morris Hill Campground is located nearby (5.0 miles away).