Bridgewater, Virginia is a small town located in the Shenandoah Valley region with a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid with average temperatures in the mid-80s while winters are cold with average temperatures in the mid-30s. The town is situated near the North River, which is one of the tributaries of the Shenandoah River. The water quality of the North River is monitored by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and it is considered healthy with some occasional exceedances of fecal coliform bacteria. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Bridgewater include hiking and biking on the North River Trail, fishing in the North River, and golfing at the Heritage Oaks Golf Course.