Conway Mineral Spring, North Conway, NH

## Overview Conway Mineral Spring is a beloved public drinking spring located in North Conway, New Hampshire, in Carroll County. Housed within a beautifully restored Spring House, this spring has served as a commercial water source for over 100 years. The hexagonally-shaped open granite pool is both striking and historic, and the Spring House — though recently restored — retains its original architectural character, evoking the era of balneotherapy when visitors would travel to drink from waters believed to have healing properties. The spring has long been celebrated for its unusual ability to stay fresh over extended periods. Historically, it was reportedly used to supply ships embarking on long ocean voyages, as the water was said to resist spoilage far longer than typical freshwater sources. Despite its name, Conway Mineral Spring has a notably low total dissolved solids (TDS) count, meaning the water has very little mineral content — making it closer to a pure freshwater spring than a traditional mineral spring. Visitors have long regarded it as excellent drinking water, and it remains a favorite among spring water enthusiasts. The spring is open 24 hours a day and is free to access. ## Directions 1. Navigate to **409 Eagles Way, North Conway, NH 03860** — this serves as the nearest reference address. 2. Continue driving along Eagles Way past the address. The other major building on this road is the local high school. 3. Keep driving until you reach the high school. 4. Look to your **right** — the Spring House will be visible from the road. The GPS coordinates for the spring are approximately **44.010841, -71.105858**. The spring is also located near **964 US Route 302, North Conway, NH 03860**. ## What to Expect When you arrive, you'll find the charming Spring House sheltering the hexagonal granite pool. A protective grate has been installed over the spring pool to prevent submersion and contamination, leaving approximately 8 inches of accessible water depth. Because of the grate and shallow access, filling very large bottles directly in the spring can be tricky. A practical approach is to bring a scoop or ladle and use smaller containers — such as one-gallon juice bottles — to collect water, then transfer it into larger bottles or jugs outside the spring. The spring flows year-round and is accessible 24 hours a day. The surrounding area of North Conway offers plenty of amenities, dining, and outdoor recreation, making a visit to the spring easy to combine with a day exploring the White Mountains region. This spring is widely considered one of the finest public drinking springs in the northeastern United States and has a devoted following among natural spring water collectors.