Springville Spout, Springville, CA 93265

## Overview Springville Spout is a small, unmarked natural spring located along State Highway 190 near the town of Springville in Tulare County, California. Nestled in the foothills of the southern Sierra Nevada, this roadside spring has been a quiet local favorite for decades. At least one longtime visitor has reported filling up water here since the 1970s, noting a steady, reliable flow over all those years. The water has been described by visitors as tasting clean and refreshing — a welcome find along this scenic stretch of highway. Springville itself sits at the gateway to the Sequoia National Forest, and the surrounding landscape is a mix of oak-studded hillsides and brushy terrain typical of the Sierra foothills. The spring emerges from the brush along the roadside, producing a small but persistent stream of water — sometimes visible as a faint wisp of mist or steam rising from the vegetation. ## Directions 1. From Springville, head west on **State Highway 190** (also referred to locally as Highway 46½ in some older references). 2. Watch the right (north) side of the road carefully — the spring is **not marked** with any signage. 3. Look for a small wisp of white mist or steam rising from the brush along the roadside. This is the telltale sign of the spring's location. 4. The GPS coordinates **36.142071, -118.76049** (near 38426 State Hwy 190) will bring you close. There is room to pull off and park directly next to the spring. 5. Because the spring is easy to miss, slow down as you approach the GPS coordinates and scan the brush line closely. ## What to Expect Springville Spout is a modest, roadside spring — don't expect a dramatic waterfall or a developed park. The water emerges from the brush at the edge of Highway 190, producing a small but steady flow. Visitors have reported that the water has been flowing consistently for at least 50 years. Parking is informal — you can pull off the highway right next to the spring. There are no facilities, signs, or amenities at the site. The spring can be tricky to spot, especially if you're driving at highway speed, so keep a sharp eye out for the faint mist rising from the vegetation. The area around Springville is beautiful year-round, with golden rolling hills in summer and lush green foothills after winter rains. If you're passing through on your way to or from Sequoia National Forest, this spring makes for a worthwhile stop. Visitors have historically used this as a drinking water source, though water quality can vary with seasonal conditions.