# Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

Berkeley Springs in West Virginia. 72°F (22°C). Roadside. Morgan County.

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

## Can you soak at Berkeley Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 72°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 | 72°F (22°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.1 (Neutral) |
| Total dissolved solids | 165 mg/L |
| Elevation | 620 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 15 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Morgan County |
| Nearest town | Berkeley Springs |
| Coordinates | 39.61800, -78.23000 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, December (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite, 8.3 mi |

## About Berkeley Springs

Berkeley Springs is a warm mineral spring in Morgan County, West Virginia, in the town that shares its name. The water on record is tepid, low seventies, neutral in pH, with a 2005 sample on file. It sits fifteen feet from the road. Ownership and access status are blank in the record.

In town, roadside, six hundred or so feet up. A moderate climate by the record: around forty inches of precipitation and two feet or so of snow most winters. With the spring this close to the road there is no approach to speak of.

The chemistry in the record is from a March 2005 sample; USGS lists the spring by site number.

Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite, about eight miles out, is the campsite the record names. The best months listed are in winter, and snow is light. The water is tepid and safe, far too cool for a hot soak. Access status is not recorded; confirm locally.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2005-03-15 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.1 |
| Total dissolved solids | 165 mg/L |
| Calcium | 48.8 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 4.67 mg/L |
| Sodium | 4.64 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 14.6 mg/L |
| Chloride | 2.37 mg/L |
| Iron | 5 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Berkeley Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/west-virginia/berkeley-springs), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in West Virginia](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/west-virginia)
- [Swan Pond Spring, WV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/west-virginia/swan-pond-spring): 72°F source, Roadside, near Shepherdstown, Jefferson County
- [Thorn Spring, WV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/west-virginia/thorn-spring): 72°F source, TDS 118 mg/L, Roadside, near Franklin, Pendleton County
- [Bragg Spring, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/bragg-spring): 75°F source, Roadside, near Monterey, Highland County
- [Bolar Spring, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/bolar-spring): 73°F source, Roadside, near Warm Springs, Bath County
- [Rockbridge Baths, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/rockbridge-baths): 72°F source, Short Walk, near East Lexington, Rockbridge County
- [Warm Springs, VA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/virginia/warm-springs-bath-county): 95°F source, Roadside, near Warm Springs, Bath County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Berkeley Springs?**
Berkeley Springs has a water temperature of 72°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Berkeley Springs located?**
Berkeley Springs is located in Morgan County, West Virginia at 620 feet elevation, near Berkeley Springs. Coordinates: 39.6180°N, 78.2300°W.

**How do I get to Berkeley Springs?**
Berkeley Springs has Roadside road access (15 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Berkeley Springs?**
Yes, Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite is located nearby (8.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Berkeley Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.1 (neutral). Total dissolved solids measure 165 mg/L.

## Sources

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