E Beddington Lake Road Spring

## Overview The E Beddington Lake Road Spring is a roadside public drinking spring tucked into the woods along East Beddington Road in Washington County, Maine, near the small town of Cherryfield. Situated in the rural, heavily forested interior of Downeast Maine, this spring offers a quiet stop for travelers passing through the region. The surrounding landscape is characterized by dense boreal and mixed hardwood forests, glacially shaped terrain, and the pristine watersheds that Washington County is known for. Visitors have reported that the water tastes clean and flows well, making it a popular fill-up spot for locals and passersby alike. ## Directions 1. From Cherryfield or the surrounding area, head toward **East Beddington Road** (also referenced near Govang's Gulch Lane). 2. Turn onto **E Beddington Road** and continue for approximately **2 miles**. 3. You will cross a **small bridge** — continue straight at the fork just beyond it. 4. Watch for a **pulloff area on either side of the road**. The spring is located on the **left side**. 5. From the pulloff, follow a **short path into the woods** to reach the spring itself. **GPS Coordinates:** 44.8271, -68.0412 ## What to Expect This is a classic Maine roadside spring — simple, unassuming, and set back just a short walk from the road into the surrounding forest. The spring appears to flow reliably, and visitors have reported the water tastes great, though no formal water quality testing results are currently available. As with any natural spring, conditions can vary seasonally. There are pulloffs on both sides of the road, providing easy parking for one or two vehicles. The path from the road to the spring is brief but leads into the woods, so sturdy footwear is a good idea, especially in wet or muddy conditions. The area is quiet and lightly trafficked, offering a peaceful stop in the heart of Washington County's backcountry. The spring is most easily visited during the warmer months (late spring through fall), as winter conditions on rural Maine roads can be challenging. There are no facilities at the site — plan accordingly.