Warm Springs Pools

This is a really cool place with a long history! We booked online in advance, and visitors can choose adult only sessions or family sessions with kids. There’s no shower place, so visitors can only just have some rooms to change cloths but cannot take a quick shower after using the warm spring. Recommend if you happen to pass by this area - it’s a fun experience!

Best experience. Glad we stopped for a dip! My hair was super soft all week and it’s curly and wasn’t frizzy all week. Great vibes! Highly recommend!

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4-Star Review for Warm Springs Warm Springs is such a unique and charming experience. The buildings themselves are full of character—old, historic, and beautifully preserved with an original feel that makes the entire visit feel special. The price is fair for the experience, and overall I left feeling relaxed and refreshed. The soak itself was wonderful. They provide pool noodles to help you float comfortably, and the towels smelled amazing and were incredibly soft. It’s definitely a “reset” type of activity, especially on a colder day. Just be prepared—if you visit during the cooler months, getting out and changing back into your clothes is freezing. I went in early November and was shivering the moment I stepped out of the water. My biggest disappointment was that we did not get the full 50-minute soak that we paid for. Because the check-in area was so busy, we lost a chunk of our reserved time. When guests are required to book a specific time slot and pay in advance, I would expect staffing to be prepared for the number of people arriving. It felt unfair to start late when we paid for the full experience. Something that would elevate the visit even more would be incorporating more of the history. I found myself wanting to know when it was discovered, how it was originally used, who built it, the historical significance, and what renovations have been done. The property is overflowing with history, and sharing that story would make the experience even richer. Overall, it was a very cool and relaxing visit, and I’m glad we went. With a bit more efficiency at check-in and a deeper emphasis on the history, this would be an absolutely unforgettable experience.

A special, rejuvenating experience, although would recommend going at a less busy time of day or be prepared to share the pool with up to 40 people. Booked a 50min timeslot online for the 2pm coed session on a Saturday. It was recommended to arrive 15min ahead to register. Turns out this was a peak time, and there were ~40 people in the session. The gravel parking lot was filled up, so people were parking along the edge of the road. There was a line coming out of the reception house. The staff were courteous but it was apparent they were overwhelmed with the influx of people. After registering and signing a liability waiver, we gathered back outside around the gazebo for an orientation. Our guide listed the natural minerals occurring in the warm spring, which smelled faintly of sulphur. Keeping quiet/silent is required when in the pool. There are no showers and it was recommended to not immediately wash off, so the minerals could better absorb into the body. We then walked single file into the larger Ladies' Bath structure. Each of us was given a towel and we entered into an available changing room which lined the circular pool. The curtain over the doorway doesn't completely slide all the way so you feel a little exposed changing. It was November so the air was quite cold, especially after getting out 🥶. The pool was nice, definitely warm (according to online its ~98°F) but not hot springs temp. The depth was about 6', and there were pool noodles available to float with. With 40 people, there was just enough room for each person to have their own little space without moving around too much. The guide announced when we had 10 min left, so people could start exiting the pool and changing back into their clothes. Felt a bit rushed but nevertheless left feeling refreshed, in a good mood, and peckish. I somehow ended up forgetting my winter jacket and watch. Thankfully, their staff was able to hold onto it for me and they have a robust lost and found service with the Omni hotel. If you're reading this, appreciate you guys 🙏

Great experience, we got our pups with us. They allow on property but not pool area. Place very nice, quiet and super clean. My husband and my boy went in the pool. They were enjoying it.

A wonderful, unique experience! Water is the perfect temperature, so soothing, and perfect to just relax and forget about things for a while. 50 minutes of soaking is just the right amount of time. Fully relaxed, but not boring! There is a slight sulfur smell, but I didn't think it was bad. Water feels amazing, I wish I could visit often! They give you towel and pool noodle to float with. Sign up in advance to reserve your spot. Absolutely recommend visiting!

I’m so glad I made time to stop here on my way through! $40 for a 50 minute soak in crystal clear, warm, mineral-rich spring water was more than worth it!

"Take the waters" at the Warm Springs Pools... aka Jefferson Pools from a famous past patron. First built in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, it remains a popular place to enjoy its soothing waters to this day.

Everyone was so nice. $40 for an hour, per person. They had an adults pool and a family pool. Inside the pool structure there are maybe 8 changing rooms. They provide a towel and pool noodle. You walk down steps into a pool that Thomas Jefferson has used, which was a neat fact. Only whispering is allowed, not to disturb the other guests. The 98° water and all of the minerals felt heavy. We both felt refreshed after. It's worth a stop if you are in that part of Virginia.

What an amazing time. You have to make a reservation through the Omni Homestead, as they manage and run the Pools, and it's so worth it. For your reservation you'd get 50 minutes of soaking time, a private changing booth for just you/you and your group, a pool noodle, and a towel. The people are really professional, they keep the sound down so you can enjoy your soak (for the adult only soaks anyways) The water feels amazing, I slept so well the night of my soak it was delightful.

Love how this facility is clean, simple, calm and natural, honoring the historical ritual of healing waters. I appreciate that it was not overdone. I think the price is reasonable and accessible.

Warm Springs Pools in West Virginia contain around 15 different minerals in their natural spring water, which are believed to have therapeutic benefits for those who bathe in them! These include magnesium sulfate, iron, silica, boron, barium, manganese, and lithium " This is my second time here and it's all worth it coming back. My muscle soreness went away, my skin feels smooth and hair feels soft.

I came here for my birthday back in April and had an absolute blast. We were a group of 10 so I booked online in advance. I highly suggest booking online ahead of time because it can get busy on weekends. Their online portal is a bit frustrating because adding people to my reservation was weird, but it worked out in the end. You can choose between mixed adult only swim and mixed family swim. Since none of us have children we opted for the adult only option. We ended up in the "men's" bath house for the adult only swim. In the past, it was divided by gender. Now it is divided by family or adult only. When we arrived, there was free parking out front. We went into the main space and checked in/paid for our swim. It costs $30 for an hour in the warm springs. We registered for the noon time. We came around 11:45am. This was perfect because we were there in time for the history and explanation. They give you a towel and you're welcome to a pool noodle if you'd like. I believe you are required to wear a swimsuit. There are small cloth covered changing rooms around the adult only pool if you don't want to stay in your swim suit. And there was a gender neutral single bathroom in the main house and our bathhouse. It's a bit narrow walking around the pool itself. There were a few stairs down to the main part. The water is pretty deep so a pool noodle is a good idea. I loved the open skylight above us. This was a gorgeous place. I'm blanking on the name, but there was a mini natural water jet in another room. So two people took turns at a time checking this out. I adored the outside gap in that room because you could see down a little creek and around the grounds from there. This was such a special experience. An hour was the perfect time for this. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

What a wonderful way to relax! The bathhouse is rustic in keeping with its history but so worth it. The water was so clean and the perfect temperature. The skylight amazing. I'd highly recommend and I'd go often if I lived there! The staff was great!

Making reservations and getting there are the biggest challenges but worth it. The Warm Springs Pools used to be known for many years as "Jefferson Pools", named for Thomas Jefferson, America's 3rd president and all around bon vivant. However, that wasn't the original name. The very first name was Warm Springs Pools, so, it's now come full circle. The return to the original name was recently done, in 2022, after a $4M renovation. This is the spot that Thomas Jefferson and his friends, including Benjamin Franklin, used to visit for healing of physical ailments and rest. I think Jefferson would find the improvements welcome. The Warm Springs Pools are on public land, and there are 2 of them. Mother Nature made these pools, not humans. Managed by Omni Homestead Resort, one needn't be a guest at the resort to use the pools. Not a lot of folks understand this, kind of a travel secret. Reservations must be made through Omni. It's not possible to just show up and expect to get in. I suggest calling the resort and asking for the pools' telephone number. The pools aren't at Omni Homestead Resort itself (located in Hot Springs, VA) rather found in the town of Warm Springs, VA (down the road a piece). Except for the initial telephone call to make contact, I did all my communicating via email with the Warm Springs Pools' staff to confirm my reservation, etc. This isn't a place where laps can be done. These are restorative, soaking pools. Light swimming and floating are the ways to "take the waters". The name of the place is quite accurate--these are indeed 2 fairly warm spring pools (98 degrees F) filled with natural mineral water that stays at a consistent temperature no matter what's going on with the weather. The pools are always being fed and emptied with fresh water 24/7 but the process is subtle, a bit imperceptible. The soaking session is 1 hour. There's an orientation of about 10 minutes for safety instructions and bathhouse protocols prior to entry. As mentioned, there are 2 pools, but the experience can only occur in 1 pool--can't go from pool to pool. I did feel relaxed afterward; had a nice sense of well-being.

Very relaxing. Cool to float in the same waters as Thos. Jefferson. Polite service. Beautiful area

Warm Springs, VA - The rustic Warm Springs soaking pools are located right off a country road. They are easily recognizable by the white round barn like structures. I stayed at the Omni Homestead so a shuttle bus dropped me off here. One does not need to be a hotel guest to soak here but one does need to call the hotel to arrange a soak as they manage the property. A one hour soak is $30. Once you check in you proceed to the soaking pool. Did I mention it's rustic? It's essentially like being in a big round barn with small changing cubicles. You exit the cubicle and step down into the pool. It smells a bit sulfur-y. But it's nice and warm. The attendant offers a pool noodle for floating noting the thicker ones are definitely superior. After that you are asked to float quietly with no splashing. Everyone complied and the experience was so relaxing almost fell asleep. The attendant returns to give a 10 minute warning though there is a clock too. Additionally the attendant prepares a plastic bag for your swimsuit and gives it a quick spin to dry it too. That was top notch and I really appreciated not having to haul a wet drippy swimsuit. I left feeling very relaxed and my skin was quite soft. It was recommended to NOT shower or bathe for 4 hours after the soak to "let the water do its magic." I slept great that night and if that is Warm Springs magic I will take it.

Lovely historic experience. Enjoyed seeing the men's and women's bath houses and hearing about their history. The mineral soak was very relaxing.

We did a day trip over to celebrate a birthday and had an amazing time! A yummy lunch at the nearby Milk House Market, followed by a relaxing soak in the Warm Springs Pool! Clifton, the attendant, was incredibly warm, friendly and knowledge, truly made the experience exceptional! Highly recommended!

Such a special experience at the Warm Springs Pools that recently reopened after a historically thoughtful $4M rehabilitation by The Omni Homestead Resort, Va. The gender-specific bathhouses and reception building were built in the 1870s-90's. Today, both the Gentleman's and Ladies' bathhouses are co-ed, but shift to men's and women's separate clothing-optional sessions a few hours each day. What a neat thing having the open ocular in the dome, where misty rain created a cool contrast to the bubbling 98 degree, crystal clear blue water. They provide towels, pool noodles for floating, and there is very little algae because more than a million gallons of water stream through the pools each day. They also display the pulley system where FDR came to take the waters. #lifeisgood #attheomni

My skin felt soft and wonderful afterwards. It was a very relaxing experience. I recommend booking in advance and staying at the OMNI hotel in view of the shuttle ride. There is a swim suit water extractor so one can carry around a non-drippy swim suit after changing. The bathroom in the welcome house is very modern and clean. The bathroom in the round barn like structure was less modern. The staff are friendly and helpful.

A wonderful step back in time ...a tremendously serene experience. Floating about in the warm not hot mineral infused waters is something we ALL need right now.

Amazing perfect, i've traveled a lot even overseas and this is still one of the best places i've ever been

It was definitely a neat experience....but an odd one. We did the co-ed soak at the end of the day. We didn't realize that the entire 50 min soak...you couldn't make a noise. I know most people go there to relax, but it was kind of ridiculous to get lectured about being silent for 50 minutes. Any time someone coughed or made a noise with their pool noodle- it was magnified in the silence. It was weird haha. We just didn't know to expect that. Otherwise it was a cool experience. Would only do it once. The check in lady was kind of abrasive and mean to the girl she was training. And they wouldn't allow us to take any pictures. Even if only pointed at one person clearly in the frame- they said no pictures. And even once everyone was changing- we were told no pictures and ushered out. Pretty disappointing.

Nice place to relax in natural 98 degrees water with natural minerals . Friendly staff . Highly recommend to enjoy the day . Surrounded by beautiful mountains scenery. Manage by Omni Hotels

Great place. Very relaxing and peaceful. The employees were helpful and knowledgeable.