Hubbard Lake Pine St/Oak St road side spring

## Overview The Hubbard Lake Pine St/Oak St roadside spring is a public drinking spring located near the community of Hubbard Lake in Alcona County, Michigan. Situated along the roadside at the intersection area of Pine Street and Oak Street, this spring offers a convenient stop for locals and visitors exploring the Hubbard Lake region — one of the largest inland lakes in Michigan. Hubbard Lake and its surrounding area sit atop glacial deposits left behind by the retreat of the Laurentide Ice Sheet thousands of years ago. These sandy and gravelly glacial formations create ideal conditions for natural groundwater filtration, feeding springs like this one with cold, clear water. Roadside springs have a long tradition in northern Michigan, where communities and travelers have historically relied on naturally flowing groundwater as a source of fresh water. While this spring has been reported to serve as a local drinking water source, water quality can vary over time and no guarantees of potability should be assumed. ## Directions 1. From the town of Hubbard Lake, Michigan, head toward the intersection of **Pine Street** and **Oak Street**. 2. The spring is located roadside, near the GPS coordinates **44.8286, -83.5676**. 3. Look for the spring outlet along the road — it should be visible from the street. *Note: The spring is in a rural area with limited signage. Using GPS navigation to the coordinates above is recommended for first-time visitors.* ## What to Expect This is a simple, no-frills roadside spring — the kind that has long been a hallmark of rural northern Michigan. Expect a modest flow of groundwater accessible directly from the road, making it an easy and quick stop. The surrounding area is characterized by the mixed pine and hardwood forests typical of Alcona County. Hubbard Lake itself is just a short drive away and offers excellent fishing, boating, and swimming, making this spring a natural complement to a day spent on or around the lake. The area is especially scenic during fall color season (late September through mid-October) and during the summer months when the lake draws visitors from across the state. As with any natural spring, conditions may change seasonally. Flow may be stronger in spring and early summer following snowmelt, and could diminish during dry periods in late summer. Visitors have historically used this spring for drinking water, but testing the water or using personal filtration is always a reasonable precaution.