Springs in Indiana

23 natural springs in Indiana, United States

Indiana's natural landscape offers a striking contrast between the flat, glaciated plains of the north and the rugged, hilly terrain of the south. The southern region, known as the Indiana Uplands, is defined by its karst topography, where limestone bedrock has dissolved over time to create a complex network of sinkholes, caves, and underground streams. This geological distinctiveness makes the southern portion of the state a primary location for natural springs, as groundwater surfaces through fractures in the rock. The northern and central regions, characterized by fertile soil and glacial deposits, also contain aquifers that support various water features.

The state experiences a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons and approximately 40 inches of annual precipitation. While rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, the volume of water flowing from springs often peaks in early spring, typically from March to May. This period combines seasonal rainfall with melting snow, recharging the groundwater systems. Conversely, flow rates may decrease during the drier weeks of late summer and early autumn. Visitors exploring the state's natural areas will find these springs situated among diverse vegetation, including dense forests of oak, hickory, and the native tulip tree.

Exploring Indiana’s springs offers a unique opportunity to connect with the state's geological history and diverse ecosystems. Whether hiking through the forested hills of the south or observing the wetlands of the north, these natural features provide a focal point for outdoor enthusiasts. Always have spring water independently tested before drinking. Water quality can change with seasons and conditions.

Always have spring water independently tested before drinking. Water quality can change with seasons and conditions.

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All Springs in Indiana(23)

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Greensfork Township Park flowing well (Spartanburg)

6995 E 700 S, Lynn, IN 47355, US

## Overview Greensfork Township Park hosts a long-running artesian flowing well beside Spartanburg near Lynn, Randolph...

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Albright Rd. Spring

300, S 100 E, Kokomo, IN 46902, US

## Overview The Albright Road Spring is an open artesian well located near Kokomo in Howard County, Indiana. Artesian w...

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Scout Camp Road flowing well (Warren)

9786 S Scout Cabin Rd, Warren, IN 46792, US

## Overview A town-maintained artesian flowing well sits on Scout Camp Road just west of Warren in Huntington County....

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Klearwater Lake (Eaton campground swim lake)

211 Bosman St, Eaton, IN 47338, US

## Overview Klearwater Lake is a spring-fed recreation lake at a private campground in Eaton, Indiana. ## Access Priv...

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Menomee Spring (spelling duplicate of Menominee)

10009, Sycamore Rd, Plymouth, IN 46563, US

## Overview Menomee Spring is a public drinking spring located along Sycamore Road in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indian...

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Pittsburg flowing well (Carroll County)

Pittsburg community / W 300 N corridor near Delphi, IN 46923, US

## Overview The Pittsburg flowing well is a free-flowing artesian spout in Pittsburg, Carroll County, across the Wabash...

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Bike Trail Well, Anderson, IN, 46012

3533, Prosperity Rd, Anderson, IN 46012, US

## Overview Bike Trail Well is a private drinking spring located along Prosperity Road in Anderson, Indiana, within Mad...

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Orestes Well, Frankton, IN, 46044

9041, N Cord 400 W, Frankton, IN 46044, US

## Overview Orestes Well is a private drinking spring located near the small town of Frankton in Madison County, Indian...

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Menominee Spring, Plymouth, IN, 46563

9971, Sycamore Rd, Plymouth, IN 46563, US

## Overview Menominee Spring is a natural public drinking spring located just outside Plymouth, Indiana, on the edge of...

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Island Park artesian spring (Elkhart)

Island Park / Lundquist-Bicentennial Park, Elkhart, IN 46516, US

## Overview Island Park occupies the island at the confluence of the St. Joseph and Elkhart Rivers. A WPA stone drinkin...

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LakeSide Inn Spring, Lawrenceburg, IN, 47025

20127, Longview Dr, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, US

## Overview LakeSide Inn Spring is a privately owned natural spring located along Longview Drive in Lawrenceburg, India...

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Spout Spring, Shoals, IN 47581

6399, Gun Shop Rd, Shoals, IN 47581, US

## Overview Spout Spring is a public drinking spring located along the roadside in rural Martin County, Indiana, near t...

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Blue Cast Springs Nature Preserve, Woodburn, IN

21412 Bluecast Rd, Woodburn, IN 46797, US

## Overview Blue Cast Springs is an ACRES Land Trust preserve and Indiana dedicated nature preserve along the Maumee Ri...

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Honeysuckle Spring, Corydon, IN 47112 (Paid Use)

2755, Breckenridge Rd NE, Corydon, IN 47112, US

## Overview Honeysuckle Spring is a private natural spring located along Breckenridge Road NE near Corydon in Harrison...

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Avilla Spring, Avilla, Indiana 46710

2001, N 700 E, Avilla, IN 46710, US

## Overview Avilla Spring is a public drinking spring located along N 700 E road in the small town of Avilla, Noble Cou...

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Kneipp / Sylvan Springs (private historic spa site), Rome City, IN

2725 E Northport Rd area, Rome City, IN 46784, US

## Overview Sylvan Springs near Rome City is the historic Kneipp Springs mineral spa site operated for decades by the S...

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Organ Springs, Salem, Indiana

8550, S Organ Springs Rd, Salem, IN 47167, US

## Overview Organ Springs is a small, unincorporated community located about 11 miles south of Salem in Washington Coun...

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Middletown, IN, 47356

8332, N County Rd 800 W, Middletown, IN 47356, US

## Overview This small public drinking spring is located along North County Road 800 W, just outside the town of Middle...

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Eastridge Spring, English, IN

1251, Temple Rd, English, IN 47118, US

## Overview Eastridge Spring is a freely flowing natural spring located in Sterling Township, Crawford County, Indiana,...

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Kuhn Lake Well Spring, North Webster, Indiana

3613, N Sr 13, Leesburg, IN 46538, US

## Overview Kuhn Lake Well Spring is a charming, continuously flowing public drinking spring located along State Road 1...

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Flowing Well Park artesian well, Carmel, IN

5100 E 116th St, Carmel, IN 46033, US

## Overview Flowing Well Park is a Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation park whose artesian well (Old Faithful) has flowed si...

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Pokagon State Park Spring Shelter, Angola, IN

450 Lane 100 Lake James, Angola, IN 46703, US

## Overview Pokagon State Park's Spring Shelter is a Civilian Conservation Corps hewn-log shelter built 1937-38 around...

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Glen Miller Park Springs, Richmond, IN

2200 E Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374, US

## Overview Glen Miller Park on Richmond's east side is a city park known for multiple artesian wells locals call sprin...

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