# New River White Sulphur Springs, Virginia

New River White Sulphur Springs in Virginia. 85°F (29°C). Roadside. Giles County.

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

## Can you soak at New River White Sulphur Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 85°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 | 85°F (29°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,780 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 219 ft from the nearest road (Village Street) |
| County | Giles County |
| Nearest town | Pembroke |
| Coordinates | 37.29000, -80.61900 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, December (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About New River White Sulphur Springs

New River White Sulphur Springs is a warm spring in Giles County, Virginia, about two and a half miles from Pembroke. Mid eighties water, warm enough to sit in on a cool day without shivering. The name points to sulfur, and no sample on file confirms or denies it. The record has no owner and no access status. A photograph is attached.

Village Street runs within about two hundred feet of the source, so this is a roadside spot, and the street name suggests a settlement close by. The ground is around eighteen hundred feet. Rain and snow together come to about forty inches a year, with the snow share under twenty inches. No campground is listed within range, and No land is on record.

December through February are the rated months. Roadside. There is no campground on record near here. Ownership is not listed, so treat the ground as private until you know otherwise. The sulfur in the name is unconfirmed by any sample, and there is no USGS station.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Blacksburg](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/virginia/blacksburg), 11 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Virginia](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia)
- [Alum Springs, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/alum-springs): 72°F source, Roadside, near Pulaski, Pulaski County
- [Old Sweet Spring, WV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/west-virginia/old-sweet-spring): 73°F source, Roadside, near White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier 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
- [Layton Spring, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/layton-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Covington, City of Covington County
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at New River White Sulphur Springs?**
New River White Sulphur Springs has a water temperature of 85°F (29°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is New River White Sulphur Springs located?**
New River White Sulphur Springs is located in Giles County, Virginia at 1,780 feet elevation, near Pembroke. Coordinates: 37.2900°N, 80.6190°W.

**How do I get to New River White Sulphur Springs?**
New River White Sulphur Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Village Street (219 ft from the road).

## Sources

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