Spout Spring, Shoals, IN 47581

Description:

This natural spring water in Organ Springs, Salem, Indiana, USA, runs freely through a natural water channel and falls on the ground. This ain’t public spring. Someone in the community has taken over the ownership, not sure legally or illegally. You may or may not be able to harvest water from here. Depends on the owner. Moreover, the water hasn’t been tested for contaminants, and not sure if it’s safe for drinking.

Where can I find spring water?

The correct coordinates are 38.47734320778935, -86.16436523072963. This spring is in an unincorporated community, hence no official address exists.

Directions:

If you’re coming from Salem, please head south on S Main St, and take a right to switch to W Becks Mill Rd. Continue on the road until you reach S Orchard Rd intersection. Take a left, keep heading south, cross Beck’s Mill (on your right), Nice Park (on your right), and cross the W Grandview Rd intersection. You’ll come across a tight right turn, which will take you to Organ Springs community just a few meters ahead. Ask for the spring location and permission to harvest water from anyone.

More details:

The community is really small and traveling alone at night may be unsuitable. The destination is about 11 miles away from Salem.