Public Drinking Spring

Johnson Spring, Johnson, VT

5, Lower Main St W, Johnson, VT 05656, US

Johnson Spring, Johnson, VT
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About This Spring

## Overview Johnson Spring is a well-maintained public drinking spring located along Lower Main Street in the small village of Johnson, Vermont. Piped and fitted with a spout, this roadside spring flows continuously year-round, offering passersby a convenient source of fresh water. The spring is secured and kept in good condition, making it one of the more accessible and reliable public springs in Lamoille County. Johnson itself is a charming Vermont village nestled along the Lamoille River, home to Northern Vermont University (formerly Johnson State College) and surrounded by the rolling hills and forests of northern Vermont's Green Mountains. The spring has long served as a community water source for locals and travelers passing through town. ## Directions 1. Head to the village of Johnson, Vermont, along Route 15 (Main Street). 2. From the Grand Union grocery store at **131 Lower Main East**, continue west along Lower Main Street. 3. Travel approximately 4 blocks along Lower Main Street, heading toward the center of the village. 4. Watch for the spring on the **right-hand side** of the road. It is a piped spring with a visible spout, set along the roadside. **GPS Coordinates:** 44.635269, -72.679276 The spring is located near **5 Lower Main Street West, Johnson, VT 05656**, which can be used as a navigation reference. ## What to Expect Johnson Spring is a simple, no-fuss roadside spring — piped directly to a spout for easy access. The water flows every day, regardless of season, and the spring appears to be well cared for by the local community. There is no gate or restricted access; the spring is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visitors have reported the water to be clean-tasting and refreshing. As with any natural spring, water quality can vary, and the spring's testing status is not currently confirmed. Because the spring is located right along Main Street, parking is straightforward — simply pull over to the side of the road. The setting is quintessential small-town Vermont, and the spring makes a great stop if you're driving through Lamoille County on Route 15 or exploring the nearby Long Trail and Green Mountains.

Getting There

Address

5, Lower Main St W, Johnson, VT 05656, US

GPS Coordinates

44.635269, -72.679276

Directions

Community Submitted

Directions 1. Head to the village of Johnson, Vermont, along Route 15 (Main Street). 2. From the Grand Union grocery store at **131 Lower Main East**, continue west along Lower Main Street. 3. Travel approximately 4 blocks along Lower Main Street, heading toward the center of the village. 4. Watch for the spring on the **right-hand side** of the road. It is a piped spring with a visible spout, set along the roadside.

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TypePublic Drinking Spring
AccessPublic

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Tips

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Bring empty jugs or bottles to fill up.

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Accessible by road — pull off carefully.

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Water flows from a pipe or spout.

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Parking available nearby.

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Open 24/7 — visit anytime.

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.