About This Spring
## Overview Hendricks Township Park is a rustic public park located along the shores of Lake Michigan near the small community of Naubinway in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The park is home to a natural spring that supplies cold, clear water year-round — a welcome feature for campers, day visitors, and anyone passing through this stretch of the U.P. The spring has historically been used as a drinking water source by visitors to the area, though water quality can vary and has not been independently verified. Situated on Epoufette Bay Road just off U.S. Route 2, the park offers a peaceful lakeside setting in Mackinac County. The surrounding area is characterized by the rugged beauty of Michigan's northern coastline, with dense forests, sandy shores, and sweeping views of Lake Michigan. ## Directions 1. Travel along **U.S. Route 2** to the Naubinway area in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. 2. Turn south onto **Epoufette Bay Road** (look for signage near the local store on U.S. 2). 3. Follow Epoufette Bay Road toward Lake Michigan. The park is located at approximately **6278 Epoufette Bay Rd, Naubinway, MI 49762**. 4. The spring is within the park grounds — look for the spigot or pipe supplying the cold spring water. **GPS Coordinates:** 46.057864, -85.171251 ## What to Expect The spring at Hendricks Township Park flows cold water throughout the year, making it a reliable stop regardless of the season. Visitors have reported the water to be refreshing and clean-tasting, and it has long been used by campers staying at the park. The park offers rustic camping with no hookups — ideal for tent camping or self-contained RVs. **Day use is free**, while overnight campers should pay their camping fee at the store located up on U.S. Route 2. Note that there are no vault toilets directly on the Lake Michigan shoreline portion of the park, so plan accordingly. The setting along Lake Michigan provides beautiful waterfront scenery, and the park is a quiet alternative to more developed campgrounds in the region. The Naubinway area is known for its small-town charm and proximity to excellent fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing in the eastern Upper Peninsula. If you're road-tripping along U.S. 2, this is a worthwhile stop to fill up on fresh spring water and enjoy the lakeshore.
Getting There
Address
6278, Epoufette Bay Rd, Naubinway, MI 49762, US
GPS Coordinates
46.057864, -85.171251
Directions
Community SubmittedDirections 1. Travel along **U.S. Route 2** to the Naubinway area in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. 2. Turn south onto **Epoufette Bay Road** (look for signage near the local store on U.S. 2). 3. Follow Epoufette Bay Road toward Lake Michigan. The park is located at approximately **6278 Epoufette Bay Rd, Naubinway, MI 49762**. 4. The spring is within the park grounds — look for the spigot or pipe supplying the cold spring water.
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Tips
Bring empty jugs or bottles to fill up.
Accessible by road — pull off carefully.
Water flows from a pipe or spout.
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.