Worth a stop for the rare combination of free public mineral-spring wading and bookable historic baths in a compact downtown park. It works best if you reserve a Roman bath or spa service; otherwise the park itself is a brief 20–40 minute visit.
Reserve baths by phone early
Call the Old Roman Bathhouse at 304-258-3976 or Main Bathhouse at 304-258-2711 as soon as dates are set, especially for weekends and holidays; the park recommends reservations and publishes no online booking calendar.
MoreEnter the grounds for free
There is no park-entry fee or reservation: the grounds and 74.3°F public spring run are free to enter and wade in, daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
MoreDo not expect a free hot soak
The public water is warm-to-cool wading water, while the 102°F private Roman bath is a paid 30-minute session starting at US$32 for the first adult.
MoreUse downtown parking and sidewalks
Arrive at 2 S. Washington St.; there is no gated entrance or dedicated park lot, and nearby town street parking is generally metered Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
MorePark grounds and public spring run
~30 min · Free access and wading; no reservation or ticket required.
Old Roman Bathhouse
~90 min · Private 102°F mineral-bath sessions; telephone reservation recommended.
Main Bathhouse Spa
~120 min · Bath-only appointments and spa treatments; telephone reservation recommended.
Museum of the Berkeley Springs
~30 min · Free; open March–December, but confirm day-of-week hours.
Outdoor spring-fed pool
~180 min · Seasonal Memorial Day through Labor Day, 11 a.m.–5 p.m; closed Tuesdays except holidays; separate admission applies but no official current price is published.
| Monday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
Hours from Google; check before you go.
Berkeley Springs State Park is a roughly four-acre downtown state park in Berkeley Springs (the historic Town of Bath), centered on mineral springs that flow at a near-constant 74.3°F/23.5°C. Used for bathing since the colonial era, the springs shaped the 1776 spa-town layout and remain the focus of the park’s public wading run, historic Old Roman Bathhouse, Main Bathhouse Spa, seasonal spring-fed pool and small Museum of the Berkeley Springs. It is a compact historic water-and-wellness precinct rather than a wilderness or hiking park.
It offers a rare combination of free public spring wading and bookable private 102°F Roman baths in the middle of a historic Appalachian town. It suits couples, history-minded visitors, families using the summer pool, and travelers planning a slow downtown stop; skip it if you want hiking, a large resort, secluded natural scenery, a hot public soaking pool, or a substantial free activity beyond a brief walk and wade.
Before you go
No. The park grounds and public spring run are free to enter and wade in; there is no general state-park admission fee, reservation, permit or timed-entry ticket. The grounds are open 6 a.m.–10 p.m. year-round. Paid services are limited to the bathhouses, spa treatments and the seasonal pool.
No. The free public spring run is 74.3°F (23.5°C) and is for wading, not hot soaking or swimming. For a hot bath, reserve a private Old Roman Bathhouse session or a Main Bathhouse service. The Old Roman Bathhouse uses mineral water heated to 102°F (38.9°C).
Call the Old Roman Bathhouse at 304-258-3976 as soon as your travel dates are fixed, particularly for Friday–Sunday, holidays and October foliage weekends. Reservations are recommended; the operator requires advance payment or a credit-card guarantee. A single appointment needs 24 hours’ cancellation notice; holidays, weekends and parties of two to four require 48 hours; groups of five or more require one week. and https://wvstateparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BSSP-Menu-of-Services-2024-1.pdf
A 30-minute private Old Roman Bath is US$32 for the first adult, US$22 for each additional adult in the same session, and US$22 for an extra 30 minutes. Children age 6–12 are US$16 with an adult, and children age 5 and under are US$8 with an adult.
Call the Main Bathhouse directly at 304-258-2711 and ask for a bath-only appointment. Its official menu lists bath-and-shower service at US$37 and sauna, bath and shower at US$46. Do not count on an unannounced walk-in opening at the Old Roman Bathhouse. and https://wvstateparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BSSP-SPA-MENU-COMBINED.pdf
The spring-fed outdoor pool operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., and is closed Tuesdays except holidays. It is a swimming pool filled with natural spring water, not a hot soaking pool. Confirm pool operation with the park at 304-258-2711 before traveling, especially in marginal weather.
