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Hot springs near Washington, DC

Every open spring within about four hours of Washington, DC, ordered by how long it actually takes to get there. The closest are the mineral baths of Berkeley Springs in West Virginia; the historic Warm Springs Pools in Virginia's Bath County are a longer drive — real road times, so you can plan a day trip or a weekend.

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Under 2 hours2

Closest1h 47m

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There are no hot springs near Washington, DC itself, but two historic spa towns are within reach. Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, about two hours away, has public bathhouses in a small state park and a day spa a block away, both using the town's mineral spring water. Farther south, the Warm Springs Pools in Bath County, Virginia, are fed by natural spring water. Below, every open place grouped by drive time; for the other eastern spa towns, see hot springs in the eastern US.

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One to two hours

Berkeley Springs, West Virginia: the state park bathhouses and a day spa using the same mineral spring water.

Berkeley Springs

Atasia Spa

Berkeley Springs1h 47m from Washington, DC

Atasia Spa

Atasia Spa is a day spa in a restored building on Congress Street in downtown Berkeley Springs, one block from the state park. Its private whirlpool baths use the town's mineral spring water and can be booked on their own or before a massage or wrap. Reservations are by phone, and the spa is open daily.

Drive: 1h 47m from Washington, DC
Water: —
Price: Whirlpool bath (15 min) $20 with another service, $25 alone, second person +$5, aromatherapy +$5; eucalyptus steam room (20 min) $20 with services / $25 alone; steam and herbal wrap (45 min) $80; gratuity cash only (official site, checked 2026-10-15)
Lodging: —
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Berkeley Springs

Berkeley Springs State Park

Berkeley Springs1h 50m from Washington, DC

Berkeley Springs State Park

Berkeley Springs State Park sits in downtown Berkeley Springs, where mineral springs flow at a constant 74.3°F and visitors can wade in them for free. The Old Roman Bath House, dating to 1815, and the Main Bath House offer private baths in spring water heated to 102°F, plus massages. A spring-fed outdoor pool opens from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Drive: 1h 50m from Washington, DC
Water: 74–102 °F
Price: Private Roman bath from $32 (Northern Virginia Magazine, 2026-09-23); Old Roman Bath House soak $32 per person, additional guests $22, children $8; Main Bath House Roman or whirlpool bath $37 (islands.com, undated); public springs free; official park pages publish no prices (checked 2026-10-15)
Lodging: No overnight accommodations within the park (official park page, checked 2026-10-15)
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Two to four hours

Bath County, Virginia: the Warm Springs Pools, fed by natural spring water.

Warm Springs

Warm Springs Pools

Warm Springs3h 35m from Washington, DC

Warm Springs Pools

Warm Springs Pools are two historic wooden bathhouses in the village of Warm Springs, Bath County, filled with natural spring water of about 98°F. Restored by the Omni Homestead and reopened in December 2022, they are open to visitors who are not resort guests. Sessions are booked ahead; morning family sessions require swimsuits, while some later sessions are clothing-optional.

Drive: 3h 35m from Washington, DC
Water: 98 °F
Price: —
Lodging: —
Clothing: Mixed

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Frequently asked

Quick answers on soaking near Washington, DC — the closest springs, water temperatures and day trips.

What is the closest hot spring to Washington, DC?

Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, about 1h 47m from the city by car. The town has two places to soak in its mineral spring water: the bathhouses of Berkeley Springs State Park and Atasia Spa, a day spa a block away with private whirlpool baths.

Are these natural hot springs?

They are natural warm springs. The water at Berkeley Springs comes out of the ground at about 74°F. The Warm Springs Pools in Bath County, Virginia, are fed by spring water at about 98°F.

Can I visit Warm Springs Pools as a day trip from DC?

It is a long one: about 3h 35m each way to Bath County, Virginia. Most visitors combine a soak with a night in the area. Each listing gives prices and hours where they are published.

Why is the Omni Homestead missing?

This page lists only places we could confirm as open for soaking. The Omni Homestead resort in Hot Springs, Virginia, is left off until we can confirm on its official site whether its spring-fed spa pools are open to visitors who are not staying at the resort.