Hot Springs, Waterfalls and Swimming Holes in West Virginia

West Virginia has 1 hot spring, 4 waterfalls, and 1 swimming hole on record. 1 is free to visit.

Where you can't swim or soak

  • Summersville Lake swimming hole Seasonal closure: Battle Run Campground and many facilities operate May 1 through Columbus Day; confirm beach status after high water events.
  • Valley Falls waterfall Seasonal closure: Park access roads may close during severe winter weather.

West Virginia hot springs

All 1 hot springs in West Virginia

West Virginia waterfalls

All 4 waterfalls in West Virginia

West Virginia swimming holes

All 1 swimming holes in West Virginia

Every place, on the map

  • No closure on file
  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Showing 6 of 6 places

Name Kind Access Fee Status
Berkeley Springs Morgan County
Development Hot spring Access paved road Fee Public springs and park grounds: free to enter. Paid bathhouse spa services (e.g. bath and shower from $37; massages. Status No closure on file
Blackwater Falls Tucker County
Development Waterfall Access paved road Fee – Status No closure on file
Cathedral Falls Fayette County
Development Waterfall Access paved road Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
Sandstone Falls Raleigh County
Development Waterfall Access 0.5 mi hike, paved road Fee No entrance fee (New River Gorge National Park and Preserve). Status Closure or warning on file
Summersville Lake Nicholas County
Development Swimming hole Access paved road Fee $5 per vehicle day use at Battle Run and Salmon Run recreation areas. Status Closure or warning on file
Valley Falls Taylor County
Development Waterfall Access 0.2 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee Free (no entrance fee) Status Closure or warning on file
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