About This Spring
## Overview Tucked away in the Pigeon River Country State Forest near Vanderbilt, Michigan, this natural spring offers fresh, flowing water in a beautiful woodland setting. Visitors have reported the water tastes clean and fresh, though no lab tests have been conducted to verify its purity. Since the spring is located near the Pigeon River, there are several spots in the area to find clean-flowing water. Bring your own containers and harvest as much water as you'd like — the site is accessible to the public for free and open 24/7. ## Directions Assuming you're beginning your journey from Vanderbilt, head east from E Sturgeon Valley Road and drive for about 13 miles. Cross the Pigeon River bridge and you'll see a campground on your left. Drive a few meters and take a left at the intersection — that's Twin Lakes Road. Continue on that road for a few meters and take a left from the crossing. Then take another tight left at the intersection to reach your spot. GPS coordinates: 45.176382, -84.429273 ## What to Expect There's a lot more to do here than just collecting water. The area is great for picnics, relaxing, and playing in the river. The site isn't usually crowded, so it's a peaceful spot to enjoy the outdoors. You'll also find some hut-like structures and a forest campground on-site, making it a convenient base for a longer visit to the Pigeon River Country State Forest — one of Michigan's largest contiguous wild forest areas, often called the "Big Wild" by locals.
Getting There
Address
9934, Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, MI 49795, US
GPS Coordinates
45.176382, -84.429273
Directions
Community SubmittedDirections Assuming you're beginning your journey from Vanderbilt, head east from E Sturgeon Valley Road and drive for about 13 miles. Cross the Pigeon River bridge and you'll see a campground on your left. Drive a few meters and take a left at the intersection — that's Twin Lakes Road. Continue on that road for a few meters and take a left from the crossing. Then take another tight left at the intersection to reach your spot.
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Tips
Bring empty jugs or bottles to fill up.
Accessible by road — pull off carefully.
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.