About This Spring
Gerrish Park pump spring is located on Old 27 (South Clare Avenue) between Clare and Harrison, Michigan, and features a hand pump for easy access to the water. The spring can be found at Gerrish Park, near 3699 S Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625, in Clare County. Keep an eye out for the park along Old 27 as you travel between the two towns — the pump is the main landmark to look for. This is a public drinking spring with a pump setup, making it a convenient stop for travelers passing through the area. Visitors have historically used this spring as a drinking water source, though as always, consider testing or filtering the water to your own comfort level.
Getting There
Address
3699, S Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625, US
GPS Coordinates
43.928940, -84.768245
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Tips
Bring empty jugs or bottles to fill up.
Parking available nearby.
Safety Info
Always test or filter water from natural springs before drinking. Water quality can change seasonally.
Bring your own containers. A portable water filter like a LifeStraw is recommended.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.