Mile Marker 28 Spring, Portland, Oregon

## Overview Mile Marker 28 Spring is a well-known natural spring located along Highway 26 (the Sunset Highway) in Clatsop County, Oregon, between Portland and the coast. Situated roughly at mile marker 28 on the highway, this roadside spring has become a popular stop for travelers heading to and from the Oregon coast. The spring features a faucet and fountain-style output, making it easy to fill water bottles and containers directly. The water flows steadily year-round, and the spring has developed a loyal following among locals and regular coast-goers who stop to fill up on their drives. Multiple visitors have reported the water quality to be excellent, with no negative reviews noted to date. As with any natural spring, water quality can vary over time, and the water has not been confirmed as tested by a regulatory agency — visitors should use their own discretion. ## Directions 1. From Portland, head west on **US-26 (Sunset Highway)** toward the Oregon coast. 2. Continue on US-26 past the towns of Banks and Buxton, heading into the Coast Range. 3. Watch for **mile marker 28** on the highway. The spring and filling station are located right along the roadside at this point. 4. The spring is situated in the median/middle area of the highway corridor, so approach carefully and look for a small pulloff area. 5. **GPS coordinates:** 45.78919670274359, -123.44809625213144 (note: these coordinates differ from the listing header and are the ones provided by the original submitter as the "correct" location — see note below). 6. The nearest mailing address is listed as **Seaside, OR 97138**, though the spring is well inland from Seaside, deep in the Coast Range along Highway 26. > **Important GPS Note:** The original submitter indicated that the correct coordinates are **45.7892, -123.4481**, which places the spring along Highway 26 in the Coast Range — consistent with the "Mile Marker 28" name and the description of being in the middle of the highway. The listing header coordinates (45.9932, -123.9227) point to a different location closer to the coast. Visitors should use the submitter-provided coordinates for navigation. ## What to Expect Mile Marker 28 Spring is a convenient roadside stop rather than a backcountry adventure. The spring is equipped with a faucet and fountain output, so there's no need to collect water from a stream or pool — simply bring your containers and fill up. The water flow has been described as steady and reliable. The spring sits along the Sunset Highway corridor in the heart of the Oregon Coast Range, surrounded by dense coniferous forest typical of the region. It's a brief stop — most visitors pull over, fill their jugs, and continue on their way to the coast or back to Portland. This is a popular filling station, and you may encounter other people stopped here doing the same thing. Passers-by regularly fill water containers, and the spring has earned a positive reputation among those who frequent the route. Several visitors have vouched for the water quality, though no official testing data is publicly available. There is limited parking space along the highway, so exercise caution when pulling over and be mindful of traffic on US-26, which can be busy — especially on weekends and holidays when coast-bound traffic is heavy.