Springs in Virginia

23 natural springs in Virginia, United States

Virginia's natural environment extends from the sandy Atlantic Coastal Plain to the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Plateau in the west. The terrain shifts dramatically across the state, moving from low-lying wetlands and tidal rivers to rolling foothills and steep, forested mountain ridges. Native vegetation includes extensive hardwood and pine forests that cover much of the state's higher elevations, acting as a natural filter for the region's hydrology.

The state experiences a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons and generally abundant moisture. While precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, spring flow is heavily influenced by seasonal recharge cycles. Groundwater levels and spring output are typically highest in late winter and early spring, following snowmelt in the mountains and periods of reduced evaporation. Conversely, flow rates often decrease in late summer and autumn as warmer temperatures and active vegetation absorb more ground moisture.

Visitors can find springs located across these varied landscapes, offering opportunities to connect with the local environment. Whether hiking through the high country or traveling along rural byways, the search for natural water sources reveals the diverse beauty of the region. Always have spring water independently tested before drinking. Water quality can change with seasons and conditions.

Always have spring water independently tested before drinking. Water quality can change with seasons and conditions.

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All Springs in Virginia(23)

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Warm Springs Pools (Jefferson Pools), Warm Springs, VA

11 Bath St, Warm Springs, VA 24484, US

## Overview Warm Springs Pools (formerly marketed as Jefferson Pools) are historic mineral spa bathhouses in Warm Sprin...

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Hickory Spring Parking Area (Blue Ridge Parkway MP 11.7)

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 11.7, near Nellysford / Wintergreen, VA, US

## Overview Hickory Spring Parking Area at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 11.7 is a small pullout with a picnic table and...

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Mineral Essence of Colonial America

5478, Riverside Dr, Richmond, VA 23225, US

## Overview Nestled along Riverside Drive in Richmond, Virginia, this public drinking spring draws from the same natura...

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Besta Spring

211, N Broad St, Salem, VA 24153, US

## Overview Besta Spring is a public drinking spring located in Salem, Virginia, a small independent city nestled in th...

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Washington's Headquarters Spring (Yorktown Battlefield), Yorktown, VA

Yorktown Battlefield Allied Encampment Tour Stop H, Yorktown, VA 23690, US

## Overview An NPS historical marker at Washington''s Headquarters on the Yorktown Battlefield notes a spring over the...

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Cold Spring (John Marshall Hwy / VA-55, Star Tannery)

John Marshall Highway (US-48 / VA-55 / Wardensville Pike), Star Tannery, VA 22654, US

## Overview A well-used roadside artesian spring on the south side of VA-55 / US-48 (John Marshall Highway / Wardensvil...

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Chestnut Mtn Drinking Spring

2896, Mt Athos Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24504, US

## Overview Chestnut Mountain Drinking Spring is a roadside public spring located along Mt Athos Road in Campbell Count...

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Mosby Spring

912, Windward Ln, Linden, VA 22642, US

## Overview Mosby Spring is a natural spring nestled along the Appalachian Trail in the Blue Ridge foothills of Warren...

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Buffalo Springs (Buffalo Lithia Springs Historic Site)

Buffalo Springs Rd, Buffalo Junction, VA 24529, US

## Overview Buffalo Springs is a USACE historic picnic / archeological district site associated with historic Buffalo L...

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Wayside Spring

New Kent Rd at Prince George Rd, Richmond, VA 23225, US

## Overview Wayside Spring is a longstanding Richmond dual-pipe roadside fill, USGS-monitored and heavily used during t...

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Fonticello Spring (Carter Jones / Fonticello Park)

Carter Jones Park (Fonticello Park), Richmond, VA 23225, US

## Overview Fonticello Spring in Carter Jones / Fonticello Park, Richmond, is a historic park spring that has been larg...

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Floyd VA Canning Factory Rd Spring, Floyd, VA

459, Canning Factory Rd SW, Floyd, VA 24091, US

## Overview The Canning Factory Road Spring is a beloved public drinking spring nestled in the rolling countryside of F...

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Alkaline Springs House (Historical Society of Vandalia Butler)

336 E Alkaline Springs Rd, Vandalia, OH 45377, US

## Overview Alkaline Springs House is the Historical Society of Vandalia Butler landmark at 336 E Alkaline Springs Rd,...

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Roadside Spring,Star Tannery, VA, 22654

1751, Wardensville Pike, Star Tannery, VA 22654, US

## Overview This developed roadside spring sits along Wardensville Pike (Route 55/259) near the small community of Star...

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Seawright Springs Roadside, Mount Sidney, VA 24467

262, Cider Mill Rd, Mount Sidney, VA 24467, US

## Overview Seawright Springs is a roadside public drinking spring located along Cedar Mill Road (Route 626) near Mount...

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Nelson County Spring, Nellysford, Virginia

4300, Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 22958, US

## Overview Nelson County Spring is a public drinking spring located along the Rockfish Valley Highway (Route 151) near...

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Bear Lithia Spring

2147 East Side Hwy (US 340), Elkton, VA 22827, US

## Overview Bear Lithia Spring is a historic community fill spring on East Side Hwy (US 340) in Elkton, Virginia. Town...

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Little Crease Shelter Spring

Veach Gap Trailhead / Massanutten Trail, Fort Valley, VA 22652, US

## Overview Little Crease Shelter Spring is a hike-in shelter water source on the Massanutten / Veach Gap trail system...

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Signal Knob Springs, Fort Valley, Virginia, 22652

220, Lost, Fort Valley, VA 22652, US

## Overview Signal Knob Springs are a pair of natural springs located along the popular Signal Knob Trail in the George...

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Edinburg Cap Spring, Edinburg, Virgina

1487, Edinburg Gap, Edinburg, VA 22824, US

## Overview Edinburg Cap Spring is a roadside public drinking spring located along Edinburg Gap Road in the George Wash...

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Cold Spring (Star Tannery / Wardensville Pike)

Wardensville Pike (VA-55), Star Tannery, VA 22654, US

## Overview A roadside artesian-style spring on the south side of Wardensville Pike (VA-55 / WV corridor locals often c...

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Villamont Spring (US 460)

US Route 460, Villamont / Blue Ridge, VA 24064, US

## Overview Villamont Spring is a long-used roadside spring beside U.S. 460 in Bedford County, Virginia, between Blue R...

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Plank Road Spring, North Garden, VA

3214, Oakmont Farm, North Garden, VA 22959, US

## Overview Plank Road Spring is a roadside natural spring located in the rural community of North Garden, Virginia, in...

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