Public Drinking Spring

Mayville Roadside Park, Mayville, Michigan 48744

8336, State Hwy 24, Mayville, MI 48744, US

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About This Spring

## Overview Mayville Roadside Park is a small public park along Highway 24 (State Road 24) in Mayville, Michigan, home to a free-flowing natural spring that has drawn visitors looking to fill up on fresh spring water. The water flows steadily from a pipe in a clean, well-maintained setting within the park, making it easy to fill jugs and water containers quickly. Located in Tuscola County in Michigan's Thumb region, the park offers a convenient roadside stop for travelers and locals alike. While no laboratory water quality tests are known to be available for this spring, numerous visitors over the years have reported the water to taste clean and refreshing. As with any untreated natural water source, consumption is at your own discretion. ## Directions 1. Head to **Highway 24 (State Hwy 24)** in Mayville, Michigan. 2. Look for **Rich Township Hall** along Highway 24 as your landmark. 3. From Rich Township Hall, drive **south** for a short distance (just a few hundred meters). 4. The **Mayville Roadside Park** will appear on your **right-hand (west) side** of the road. 5. The park address is approximately **8336 State Hwy 24, Mayville, MI 48744**. **GPS Coordinates:** 43.274714, -83.31665 > **Note:** Be aware that Google Maps and Google Earth directions to this location have been reported as unreliable or confusing by past visitors. It is recommended to navigate directly using the GPS coordinates above rather than relying on the mapped address alone. ## What to Expect Mayville Roadside Park is a modest, publicly accessible park right off Highway 24, so access is straightforward — no hiking or off-road driving required. The spring water flows from a pipe at a steady rate, which means you won't be waiting long to fill multiple containers. The area around the pipe is kept fairly clean, and the park itself provides a pleasant spot to stretch your legs if you're passing through. There are no entrance fees or restricted hours typically associated with roadside parks in Michigan. Visitors should keep in mind that no formal water quality testing results are publicly available for this spring. Many people have reported the water to be good drinking water, but there is no official certification of its safety. Bring your own containers, as there are no dispensers or cups provided on-site.

Getting There

Address

8336, State Hwy 24, Mayville, MI 48744, US

GPS Coordinates

43.274714, -83.316650

Directions

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Directions 1. Head to **Highway 24 (State Hwy 24)** in Mayville, Michigan. 2. Look for **Rich Township Hall** along Highway 24 as your landmark. 3. From Rich Township Hall, drive **south** for a short distance (just a few hundred meters). 4. The **Mayville Roadside Park** will appear on your **right-hand (west) side** of the road. 5. The park address is approximately **8336 State Hwy 24, Mayville, MI 48744**.

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TypePublic Drinking Spring
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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.

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.