Outdoor Saunas in North Carolina

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You Are Here Sauna outdoor courtyard with cold plunge tub and lounge area in Durham, NCYou Are Here SaunaRiver Birch Nordic Sauna cedar interior with mountain view windowRiver Birch Nordic SaunaA couple relaxing in a private outdoor saltwater hot tub surrounded by forest at Shoji SpaShoji Spa & Retreat

Saunas set outdoors, often with a cool-down area in the open air.

There are 3 outdoor saunas in and around North Carolina, including Asheville (1), Banner Elk (1) and North Carolina (1). A session costs $45 to $140, with a median of $59. 2 have a cold plunge and 2 are wood-fired. 2 of them show open session times live, so you can check before you go.

3

outdoor saunas

$45–$140

per session

2

with cold plunge

2

with live availability

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Lowest prices

The cheapest per-visit sessions among North Carolina's outdoor saunas, by listed price.

Best for a cold plunge

Saunas with a cold plunge on site.

Wood-fired

Saunas heated by a wood stove.

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Compare outdoor saunas in North Carolina

SaunaPricePlungeLive times
River Birch Nordic Sauna$59 for 60 minYesYes
Shoji Spa & Retreat$45 for 60 min––
You Are Here Sauna$140 for 90 minYesYes

All 3 outdoor saunas in North Carolina

River Birch Nordic Sauna

Banner Elk

  • Wood-fired
  • Cold plunge
River Birch Nordic Sauna cedar interior with mountain view windowRiver Birch Nordic Sauna exterior with Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop

River Birch Nordic Sauna is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in Banner Elk. Sessions are $59 for 60 min. It has a cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 8 people. Its open session times show live on its listing.

Wood-fired Nordic sauna at The Mast Farm Inn in Valle Crucis, NC. Private sessions for up to 8 guests with outdoor cold plunge tubs and cold water bucket shower. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains with scenic mountain views. 60-min sessions $59, 120-min sessions $99. Session packs available (6 for the price of 5).

Price
$59 for 60 min
Hours
Mon/Wed/Thu/Sun 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9:30pm
Sessions
Co-ed (private booking)
Clothing
Swimsuit required
Address
2543 Broadstone Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
See live availabilityWebsite

Shoji Spa & Retreat

Asheville

A couple relaxing in a private outdoor saltwater hot tub surrounded by forest at Shoji SpaPrivate outdoor saltwater tub on a wooden deck with a Japanese-style screen at Shoji Spa

Shoji Spa & Retreat is an outdoor sauna in Asheville. Sessions are $45 for 60 min. It has showers.

A Japanese-style spa in the Blue Ridge Mountains, ten minutes from downtown Asheville. A Private Spa Pass includes a private outdoor saltwater hot tub soak plus access to the 180-degree wet cedar sauna and open-air cold showers. Book by phone or text; the online booking service is being revamped for 2026. Open daily, 10am to 8pm (to 9pm Friday and Saturday).

Price
$45 for 60 min
Address
96 Avondale Heights Rd, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
View Shoji Spa & RetreatWebsite

You Are Here Sauna

North Carolina

  • Wood-fired
  • Cold plunge
You Are Here Sauna outdoor courtyard with cold plunge tub and lounge area in Durham, NC

You Are Here Sauna is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in North Carolina. Sessions are $140 for 90 min. It has a cold plunge. Its open session times show live on its listing.

Wood-fired sauna in Durham, NC. Private 90-minute sessions with hand-plastered walls, cedar interior, and rustic cold plunge. Steam rounds included.

Price
$140 for 90 min
Sessions
Private booking
Clothing
Up to your group
See live availabilityWebsite

Frequently asked questions

How many outdoor saunas are there in North Carolina?

There are 3 outdoor saunas in and around North Carolina.

How much do outdoor saunas in North Carolina cost?

Listed per-visit prices run from $45 to $140, with a median of $59. The lowest are Shoji Spa & Retreat ($45 for 60 min), River Birch Nordic Sauna ($59 for 60 min) and You Are Here Sauna ($140 for 90 min).

Which outdoor saunas in North Carolina have a cold plunge?

2 saunas have a cold plunge: River Birch Nordic Sauna and You Are Here Sauna.

Are any outdoor saunas in North Carolina wood-fired?

Yes: River Birch Nordic Sauna and You Are Here Sauna use a wood stove.

Can I check availability for outdoor saunas in North Carolina online?

River Birch Nordic Sauna and You Are Here Sauna show open session times live. Open a listing to see today's times.

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