Bath County will work with all the residents to provide the necessary services and programs to diversify the local economy for the benefit of a vibrant community.” –County Mission Statement.
Small and mountainous, Bath County is known for its scenic beauty, recreational opportunities, and it’s strong tourism history, with resorts dating back to the founding of the nation.
- The County Website is: Bath County Online
- For a directory of Bath County Services (Planning Commission, Recycling, & Zoning ) click: Bath County Department Services
- Regional planning information can be found at the: Central Shenandoah Planning District
- The Nature Conservancy’s Warm Springs Mountain Peserve protects “one of the most biologically significant forestlands in the Central Appalachians.”
- The Cowpasture River Preservation Association has been working to keep the Cowpasture one of Virginia’s cleanest rivers since 1972.


