Bath County, Virginia is named for the English resort city of Bath. Both communities are known for the abundance of healing springs that have attracted visitors to their locales. For over 270 years Bath County has been defined by its natural beauty and hospitality. Located along the western, central border with West Virginia, Bath County encompasses 540 square miles. Eighty-nine percent of Bath County is comprised of forest (51% national forest, 6% state park). The Nature Conservancy also owns more than 9,000 acres of critical forest habitat.

Bath County is unique. There is not a single stop light in the entire county. There is no Starbucks. There is no McDonalds. Yet, it has world class properties such as The Homestead Resort and the Jefferson Pools. It is home to Garth Newel, a world renowned Conservatory of Chamber Music. The area is known as a four season resort with attractions such as skiing, snowboarding and skating in the winter; hiking, biking, fishing, camping and hunting; and cultural attractions throughout the remainder of the year. With Douthat State Park, Lake Moomaw, George Washington National Forest and Gathright Dam, Bath County has something for everyone.

What makes Bath County most unique is its people. It is a community where farmers have worked the same land their families have owned for hundreds of years. It is a community where visitors meet people born and raised in Europe who have chosen to live in Bath County. It is a community where the person you bump into at the farmers market studied piano at the Julliard School of Music or plays in a well-known local bluegrass band. Bath County’s diversity is its strength and ultimate charm.

Things To Do

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• Allegheny Springs at The Homestead

  7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

• Ashwood School Antiques

  PO BOX 381, 5604 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

• Bath County Historical Society

  99 Court House Hill Road, Warm Springs, VA, 24484

• Bath County Shooting Range

  SR 609, Warm Springs, VA, 24484

• Blowing Springs Recreation Area

  SR 39, Warm Springs, VA, 24484

• Bolar Flat Marina

  SR-603, Warm Springs, VA, 24484

• Bolar Mountian Campgrounds 1, 2, & 3

  SR- 600, Warm Springs, VA, 24484

• Bubbling Springs Campground

  Forest Service Road 129, Millboro, VA, 24460

• Cascades Golf Course at the Homestead

  7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

• Coursey Springs State Fish Hatchery

  300 Hatchery Lane, Millboro, VA, 24460

• Dan Ingalls Overlook

  Warm Springs Mountain, Route 39, Warm Springs, VA, 24484

• Diamond Triple C Ranch

  541 Deerfield Road, Millboro, VA, 24460

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Places To Stay

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• Alvey Cottage

  11205 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

• Anastasia Cottage

  59 Old Germantown Road, Warm Springs, VA, 24484

• Anderson Cottage

  208 Old Germantown Road, P.O. Box 176, Warm Springs, VA, 24484

• Bath Villas at the Meadows

  Bath Villas at The Meadows, 97 and 101 Meadow Drive, Warm Springs, VA, 24484

• Big Bend Farm

  411 Big Bend Farm Road, Millboro, VA, 24460

• Big Lick Retreat

  1400 Big Lick Road, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

• Cabin by the Creek

  8783 Big Valley Rd., Bolar, VA, 24484

• Coffee Pot Lodge

  Coffee Pot Lodge, HCR 03, Box 54-A, Millboro, VA, 24460

• Douthat State Park Cabins

  Douthat State Park, 14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro, VA, 24460

• Douthat State Park Camping and Cabins

  Route 1, Douthat Road, Millboro, VA, 24460

• Fort Lewis Lodge

  603 Old Plantation Way, Millboro, VA, 24460

• Hemlock Cottage

  9858 Jackson River Turnpike, P.O. Box 1200, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

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Where To Dine

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• Cucci's at the Varsity

  11129 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

• Douthat Lake View Restaurant

  Douthat State Park, 14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro, VA, 24460

• Duck In and Subway

  2832 Main Street, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

• Homestead - Dining

  7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

• Homestead Dining - Rubino's at the Cascades

  7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

• Homestead Dining - Martha's Market

  7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

• Homestead Dining - The 1766 Grille

  7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

• Homestead Dining - The Casino Restaurant

  7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

• Homestead Dining - The Main Dining Room

  7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

• Homestead Dining - The Mountain Lodge Restaurant

  7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

• Homestead Dining - The Players Pub

  7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

• Homestead Dining - The Presidents Lounge

  The Homestead Resort, 1766 Homestead Drive, Hot Springs, VA, 24445

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