# Hot Springs in West Virginia

West Virginia is home to 5 thermal springs, offering a modest but noteworthy collection of geothermal features. Temperatures range from 70°F to 73°F. Springs are concentrated in Morgan County, with opportunities across 5 counties statewide.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/west-virginia
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Springs listed: 5

## At a glance

- Source water temperatures run from 70°F to 73°F across 5 springs with a reading (USGS records; resorts cool their water before it reaches the pools)
- Roadside springs: 5
- Backcountry springs: 0
- Springs with a campground nearby: 5
- Hottest: [Old Sweet Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/west-virginia/old-sweet-spring), 73°F source, Roadside, near White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County
- Highest: [Minnehaha Springs](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

## The best hot springs in West Virginia

Ranked on photo documentation, a soakable temperature, road access, nearby camping, and a documented history. Springs that are dangerously hot or closed to visitors are left out.

1. [Old Sweet Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/west-virginia/old-sweet-spring): 73°F source, Roadside, near White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County
2. [Berkeley Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/west-virginia/berkeley-springs): 72°F source, pH 7.1, TDS 165 mg/L, Roadside, near Berkeley Springs, Morgan County
3. [Minnehaha Springs](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
4. [Swan Pond Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/west-virginia/swan-pond-spring): 72°F source, Roadside, near Shepherdstown, Jefferson County

## Hot springs near cities in West Virginia

- [Hot springs near White Sulphur Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/west-virginia/white-sulphur-springs)
- [Hot springs near Berkeley Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/west-virginia/berkeley-springs)
- [Hot springs near Marlinton](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/west-virginia/marlinton)
- [Hot springs near Charleston](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/west-virginia/charleston)
- [Hot springs near Morgantown](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/west-virginia/morgantown)
- [Hot springs near Martinsburg](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/west-virginia/martinsburg)
- [Hot springs near Beckley](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/west-virginia/beckley)
- [Hot springs near Clarksburg](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/west-virginia/clarksburg)

## All 5 springs, hottest first

| Spring | Source temp | pH | Access | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Old Sweet Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/west-virginia/old-sweet-spring) | 73°F |  | Roadside | White Sulphur Springs |
| [Berkeley Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/west-virginia/berkeley-springs) | 72°F | 7.1 | Roadside | Berkeley Springs |
| [Thorn Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/west-virginia/thorn-spring) | 72°F |  | Roadside | Franklin |
| [Swan Pond Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/west-virginia/swan-pond-spring) | 72°F |  | Roadside | Shepherdstown |
| [Minnehaha Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/west-virginia/minnehaha-springs) | 70°F | 7.4 | Roadside | Marlinton |

## Questions

**How many hot springs are in West Virginia?**
West Virginia has 5 documented thermal springs, with the highest concentrations in Greenbrier, Morgan, and Pocahontas.

**What is the hottest hot spring in West Virginia?**
Old Sweet Spring is the hottest documented hot spring in West Virginia, with a water temperature of 73°F.

**Which hot springs in West Virginia have camping nearby?**
5 hot springs in West Virginia have a documented campground nearby, such as Steel Bridge Campground near Old Sweet Spring.