# Layton Spring, Virginia

Layton Spring in Virginia. 72°F (22°C). Short Walk. City of Covington County.

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

## Can you soak at Layton Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 72°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 | 72°F (22°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,334 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 336 ft from the nearest road (Jackson River Road) |
| County | City of Covington County |
| Nearest town | Covington |
| Coordinates | 37.86000, -79.98800 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, December (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, 5.0 mi |

## About Layton Spring

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.

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.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Covington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/virginia/covington), 3 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Virginia](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia)
- [Falling Spring, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/falling-spring): 77°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
- [Sweet Chalybeate Spring, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/sweet-chalybeate-spring): 75°F source, Roadside, near White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier 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

## 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).

## Sources

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