Crystal Springs, Allenspark, Colorado, 80510

## Overview Crystal Springs is a beloved public drinking water spring located in the small mountain community of Allenspark, Colorado, nestled along Highway 7 at an elevation of approximately 8,500 feet in Boulder County. Managed by the Crystal Springs Water Company (the local water district), this spring has long served as a community water source for residents and visitors alike. The spring water is treated in accordance with Colorado Department of Public Health standards and filtered through a carbon filtration system to help ensure purity. The water flows continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is accessible to the public at all times. Visitors are welcome to bring their own containers and fill up. While the spring is free to use, the Crystal Springs Water Company relies on voluntary donations to cover the significant costs of maintaining the spring infrastructure, water treatment, and filtration. Contributions help keep this community resource flowing for everyone, so visitors are encouraged to donate what they can. ## Directions 1. From the town of Lyons, Colorado, head west on **Highway 7** (also known as South St. Vrain Drive) toward Allenspark. 2. Continue on Highway 7 for approximately 16 miles as it climbs into the mountains. 3. As you enter the Allenspark area, watch for the **Highway 7 Business Route** turnoff into the village. 4. Turn onto the Business Route and look for Crystal Springs just up the road near the **Fawnbrook Inn** — a well-known local landmark. 5. The spring is located roadside and clearly visible. GPS coordinates: **40.191812, -105.512287**. *Parking is available nearby along the road. The spring is right off the pavement, so no hiking is required.* ## What to Expect Crystal Springs is a simple, well-maintained public water fill station set against the stunning backdrop of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The water flows continuously from a spigot or pipe, making it easy to fill jugs, bottles, and other containers. The surrounding area of Allenspark is a charming mountain hamlet that serves as a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Many visitors combine a stop at Crystal Springs with a scenic drive along the Peak to Peak Highway or a hike in the surrounding national forest. The spring is accessible year-round, though winter visitors should be prepared for icy conditions and cold temperatures at this elevation. There is no fee to use the spring, but a donation box is available on-site — the local water district appreciates any contributions to help offset maintenance and treatment costs. Visitors have historically praised the water as clean and refreshing, and the carbon filtration treatment adds an extra layer of quality assurance. The spring has been reported to produce excellent-tasting water that many locals prefer over municipal tap water from the Front Range cities below.