Allison Springs, Olympia, WA 98502

## Overview Allison Springs is a natural spring located on the west side of Olympia, Washington, along Allison Springs Lane SW in Thurston County. The spring feeds into a small estuary ecosystem that supports seasonal salmon runs and provides excellent birding opportunities — making the surrounding area ecologically significant even beyond the spring itself. The spring appears to be on land that may have been acquired by the state government, possibly designated as a reserve water source for emergency use. Due to its ecological sensitivity and governmental oversight, the site has been fenced off and is not currently open to public access. **Important: As of the most recent reports, Allison Springs is fenced off and not accessible to the public.** If you have updated information about access conditions, community members would greatly appreciate hearing from you. ## Directions 1. From downtown Olympia, head west on Harrison Avenue NW / US-101 toward the west side of the city. 2. Navigate to **Allison Springs Lane SW** in the 98502 zip code area. 3. The spring is located near **4847 Allison Springs Lane SW, Olympia, WA 98502**. 4. Note that while you can reach the general area on foot, vehicle access directly to the spring is not available. The spring is behind a fence that can be seen from ground level. **GPS Coordinates:** 47.043715, -122.985286 ## What to Expect Allison Springs sits within a lush, ecologically rich area on Olympia's west side. The spring feeds a small estuary that serves as habitat for salmon during their seasonal runs, and the surrounding wetland environment attracts a variety of bird species — making it a notable spot for birdwatchers even if the spring itself is behind a fence. The property is currently fenced off, and public access to the spring water is restricted. You can view the area from the perimeter, but collecting water or entering the fenced area is not permitted. The fence is visible and approachable on foot, though there is no vehicle access directly to the spring. Given its classification as a private drinking spring and its apparent governmental designation, the site may have restrictions that change over time. Visitors interested in the surrounding natural area may still enjoy the estuary habitat and birding from nearby vantage points. If you visit and find that access conditions have changed, please share an update so others can benefit from current information.