Town Hall Road Spring, Hillsboro, WI 54634

## Overview The Town Hall Road Spring is a free-flowing natural spring located along a quiet rural road in the Driftless Area of western Wisconsin, near the small community of Hillsboro in Vernon County. Open to the public 24/7 at no cost, this roadside spring has been tapped with a pipe inserted into the hillside, allowing visitors to easily collect water as it flows from the surrounding wooded hills. The spring sits within the Driftless Area — a geologically unique region of the Upper Midwest that was never covered by glaciers during the last Ice Age. This unglaciated landscape is characterized by deeply carved valleys, sandstone bluffs, and an abundance of cold-water springs fed by ancient aquifers filtering through layers of sedimentary rock. The wooded setting around this spring is consistent with the region's reputation for clean, cold groundwater, though no laboratory water quality tests are known to have been conducted. Visitors have noted that the water appears clear and flows steadily from the hillside pipe. ## Directions The spring is located at approximately **43.676548, -90.499687**, along Town Hall Road between Hillsboro and Ontario, Wisconsin. 1. Starting from the east side of Hillsboro, find **Route 33** (WI-33) near Nickey Sales (car dealership). 2. Head **west** on Route 33 for several miles. 3. You will pass several landmarks in this order: Kitty Junction, Burr Wesleyan Church, and Rustic Ridge Resort. 4. After passing Rustic Ridge Resort, take a **right turn** onto **Town Hall Road**. 5. Drive a short distance down Town Hall Road — the spring will be visible on the **right side** of the road. The spring is easy to spot from the road, so there's no need to hike or search for it. There is ample space to pull off and park along the roadside. ## What to Expect This is a simple, no-frills roadside spring. Water flows from a plastic pipe that has been inserted into the wooded hillside, making it easy to fill jugs or bottles directly. The surrounding area is forested, lending a peaceful, secluded feel despite the spring's proximity to the road. **Access & Parking:** The spring is visible from Town Hall Road, so finding it is straightforward. There is plenty of room to park nearby. No hiking is required. **Road Conditions:** The roads leading to the spring are rural and may be narrow or poorly lit. Driving at night is not recommended, and visitors have cautioned against reaching the spring by motorcycle due to road conditions. **Water Quality:** The wooded, hilly setting and the Driftless Area's natural geology suggest favorable conditions for spring water quality, but no formal lab testing has been reported. As with any untreated natural water source, the water has not been certified as safe for drinking. Visitors who choose to collect water do so at their own discretion. **Seasonal Notes:** The Driftless Area can experience cold winters with icy road conditions, so plan accordingly if visiting between November and March. Spring flow may vary seasonally, though groundwater-fed springs in this region tend to be relatively consistent year-round.