Midas Spring Water, Huntersville, NC 28078

## Overview Midas Spring Water is a public drinking spring located in Huntersville, North Carolina, within Mecklenburg County. Situated along State Road 2238 (SR 2238), this spring offers visitors a natural water source in the northern Charlotte metropolitan area. The spring sits at coordinates 35.375877, -80.894394, near the 10833 block of SR 2238. Huntersville and the surrounding Mecklenburg County region sit atop the Charlotte Terrane, a geological formation composed of metamorphic and igneous rocks dating back hundreds of millions of years. Springs in this part of the North Carolina Piedmont typically emerge where groundwater finds pathways through fractured crystalline bedrock, often yielding cool, mineral-filtered water. The name "Midas" evokes the legendary king whose touch turned everything to gold — a fitting name for a spring that local visitors have valued as a source of naturally filtered water. ## Directions 1. From Interstate 77, take Exit 25 toward Huntersville. 2. Head toward State Road 2238 (also known locally — check local signage for the common road name). 3. Follow SR 2238 until you reach the area near 10833 State Rd 2238, Huntersville, NC 28078. 4. The spring is accessible from the roadside. Look for any signage or a visible water outlet near the listed address. *GPS coordinates: 35.375877, -80.894394 — use these for the most accurate navigation.* ## What to Expect Midas Spring Water is listed as a public drinking spring, suggesting it has historically been used by the community as a water collection point. Visitors should expect a roadside-accessible spring typical of the North Carolina Piedmont region. As with any natural spring, water conditions can vary with rainfall and seasonal changes. The spring has been used as a drinking water source by visitors, though water quality can fluctuate and has not been independently verified here. Those planning to collect water may wish to bring their own containers. The Huntersville area offers plenty of nearby amenities, including restaurants, parks, and shopping, making a visit to Midas Spring easy to combine with other outings in the northern Charlotte region. Latta Plantation Nature Preserve and the Rural Hill historic site are both nearby attractions worth exploring on the same trip.