Devil's Elbow Spring, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534

## Overview Devil's Elbow Spring is a roadside public drinking spring located in a rural stretch of Dawson County, Georgia, near the community of Sweetwater-Juno outside Dawsonville. The spring emerges from a hillside bank and is channeled through a pipe, making it easy for visitors to fill jugs and bottles. Situated just before a bridge crossing along Sweet Water-Juno Road, the spring has historically been used as a local drinking water source by area residents. The name "Devil's Elbow" likely references the sharp bend in the road or waterway near the spring — a common Appalachian naming convention for tricky curves and turns in the North Georgia foothills. The spring sits at an elevation consistent with the southern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where underground water filters through ancient metamorphic rock before surfacing. Visitors have reported a steady, reliable flow from the pipe, and the water has been described as cold and clean-tasting. As with any natural spring, water quality can vary with weather and seasonal conditions. ## Directions 1. From Dawsonville, head northwest on **Highway 53** (GA-53) toward Ellijay. 2. Turn **right** onto **Duck Thurmond Road**. 3. Take a **right** onto **Sweet Water-Juno Road** and continue driving. 4. Watch for **Steele Bridge Road** on your **left** — the spring is on your **right** just before you reach the bridge. 5. Once you see the bridge ahead, slow down and turn **right**. 6. The pipe where the spring water flows will be at the **bottom of the hill** on the right-hand side of the road. *GPS coordinates: 34.44621, -84.20403 — The nearest address is 2610 Sweet Water-Juno Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534.* ## What to Expect Devil's Elbow Spring is a no-frills, pull-off-the-road type of spring — the kind that locals have relied on for generations. The water flows from a pipe set into the hillside bank on the right side of the road, just before a bridge. The surrounding area is wooded and rural, typical of the rolling terrain in Dawson County's foothills. The spring is accessible year-round and requires no hiking — you can park along the road and walk a short distance downhill to the pipe. Bring your own containers if you plan to collect water. The area around the pipe can be muddy or slippery, especially after rain, so sturdy footwear is recommended. There are no facilities, signage, or amenities at the site, so come prepared. Because the spring is located along a rural road near a bridge, be mindful of traffic when pulling over and parking. The flow has been reported to be consistent, but as with all natural springs, conditions may change seasonally.