Astico Park Artisanal Well

## Overview The Astico Park Artesian Well is a continuously flowing, iron-rich piped spring located within Astico County Park in Dodge County, Wisconsin. Situated along State Highway 60 near Columbus, this public drinking spring offers visitors a steady stream of naturally sourced water drawn from the region's deep glacial aquifers — a hallmark of southeastern Wisconsin's geology, shaped by the last Ice Age thousands of years ago. The well is classified as an artesian well, meaning the water rises to the surface under its own natural pressure without the need for mechanical pumping. The iron-rich mineral content is characteristic of the area's underlying bedrock and glacial deposits, and visitors have noted the water has a distinct, clean mineral taste. Historically, artesian wells like this one have been valued community water sources throughout rural Wisconsin. ## Directions 1. From Columbus, WI, head west on **State Highway 60**. 2. Continue along Hwy 60 for approximately 5 miles until you reach **Astico County Park**, located at **11205 State Hwy 60, Columbus, WI 53925**. 3. Enter the park and follow the road toward the **tent camping area**. 4. The piped artesian well is found within the tent camping section of the park — look for the continuously flowing pipe. GPS coordinates: **43.329349, -88.947906** ## What to Expect The artesian well is located inside Astico County Park's tent camping area, making it easily accessible to both campers and day visitors. The water flows continuously from a pipe, so there's no need to pump or prime — simply bring a container and fill up. The water is notably iron-rich, which may give it a slight mineral taste and a faint reddish tint that is common with iron-bearing groundwater in this part of Wisconsin. While the spring has been used as a public drinking water source, visitors should be aware that water quality can vary seasonally. Astico County Park itself is a pleasant Dodge County park offering tent camping, green space, and a quiet rural setting along the Crawfish River corridor. The park makes for a convenient stop whether you're camping overnight or simply passing through the area on Highway 60. The spring is accessible year-round, though winter visitors should be prepared for cold conditions and potentially icy ground near the flowing water.