Berkeley Springs State Park - Day-use fee or pay-per-soak in Berkeley Springs, WV (2026)
George Washington’s favorite spa blends historic Roman baths, saunas, and spring-fed swimming pools in downtown Berkeley Springs.
Berkeley Springs State Park, in eastern West Virginia near the Maryland line, claims George Washington as a regular 18th-century soaker — and the records back it up. The park preserves the original five colonial-era warm springs (74-76°F, naturally warm but not hot) inside a small downtown park, with a state-run bathhouse offering Roman-style soaks and traditional bath treatments. It's the oldest continuously operating spa in the United States.
What to expect
Two paths: the free outdoor 'pebble pools' for splashing your feet in the spring source, or the state bathhouse for a $25-50 private Roman bath in marble tubs filled with the same warm spring water. The bathhouse preserves the early-20th-century treatment-room layout. Pair with a walk through the small downtown, which is dense with antique shops and quirky cafés.
Temperature
74°-77°F
Pools
5 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Required
Dog policy
No pets at pools
Family policy
Family windows available
Safety notes
- Bathhouse sessions are limited to 30 minutes—book massages if you want more time on-site.
- The outdoor pool closes after Labor Day; winter visits are limited to indoor facilities.
Amenities & etiquette
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