Springs in Michigan

46 natural springs in Michigan, United States

Michigan's landscape is defined by its two distinct peninsulas, ranging from the rugged, forested hills of the Upper Peninsula to the rolling plains and agricultural lands of the Lower Peninsula. The state's geology, characterized by porous sandstone aquifers and limestone bedrock, creates an ideal environment for groundwater to surface. Extensive northern hardwood forests and pine plains cover much of the terrain, providing a scenic backdrop for the many natural water sources found throughout the region.

The flow of these springs is closely tied to the state's seasonal climate patterns. Winter brings heavy snowfall, particularly in the snowbelts, which acts as a natural reservoir. As temperatures rise in March and April, the melting snow recharges the aquifers, resulting in peak water flow during the spring months. While larger springs often maintain a steady flow year-round due to constant groundwater temperatures, smaller springs may diminish or dry up completely during the warmer, drier stretches of late summer and early autumn.

Visitors to Michigan can explore a wide variety of hydrological features, from bubbling roadside fonts to clear, deep pools in state parks. Whether hiking through dense woodlands or navigating the flatlands, finding these natural sources offers a unique way to connect with the local environment. 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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Pipe Dream, Milford, Michigan 48380

901, Pearson Dr, Milford, MI 48381, US

Although this spring existed when I was younger, I don't know if it exists today. It is a pipe from the hill that has co...

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Hamilton Township Hall Spring

3000, N Athey Ave, Harrison, MI 48625, US

## Overview This natural spring in Harrison, Michigan is open to the public 24/7 and free to use. The water flows at an...

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Gerrish Park pump spring

3699, S Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625, US

Gerrish Park pump spring is located on Old 27 (South Clare Avenue) between Clare and Harrison, Michigan, and features a...

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Pigeon River Forest Spring

9934, Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, MI 49795, US

## Overview Tucked away in the Pigeon River Country State Forest near Vanderbilt, Michigan, this natural spring offers...

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Hardy Dam Waterfalls

Morley, MI 49336, US

## Overview Hardy Dam Waterfalls is a natural spring and waterfall site located in Newaygo County, Michigan, near the t...

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St. Helen

2733, N St Helen Rd, Saint Helen, MI 48656, US

## Overview The St. Helen Spring is a natural public drinking spring located in Richfield Township, Roscommon County, M...

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Frankfort Mineral Springs

615, Main St, Frankfort, MI 49635, US

## Overview Frankfort Mineral Springs is a free-flowing mineral well located in the heart of downtown Frankfort, Michig...

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Peterson Rd. Hillsdale County, Osseo Michigan

2137, Lake Pleasant Rd S, Osseo, MI 49266, US

## Overview Tucked along South Lake Pleasant Road near Osseo in Hillsdale County, Michigan, this public drinking spring...

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Barryton Artesian Well

1752, Stage Rd, Ionia, MI 48846, US

## Overview The Barryton Artesian Well is a public drinking spring located near Ionia in Ionia County, Michigan. This a...

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Hemlock Grove Spring

4757, Ford Rd, North Street, MI 48049, US

## Overview Hemlock Grove Spring is a natural, continuously flowing public drinking spring nestled within the Port Huro...

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Crystal Spring

49911, Jefferson, New Baltimore, MI 48047, US

## Overview Crystal Spring is a coin-operated public drinking spring located in New Baltimore, Michigan, within Macomb...

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Kibby Creek Park Spring

5675, S Pine Valley Rd, Ludington, MI 49431, US

## Overview Kibby Creek Park Spring is a charming natural spring located within Kibby Creek Park in Mason County, Michi...

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Hendricks Township Park

6278, Epoufette Bay Rd, Naubinway, MI 49762, US

## Overview Hendricks Township Park is a rustic public park located along the shores of Lake Michigan near the small co...

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Little Brevort Park Flowing Well, Brevort, Michigan 49760

4400, US Hwy 2, Moran, MI 49760, US

## Overview Little Brevort Park Flowing Well is a beloved public drinking spring located along US Highway 2 near the sm...

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Smithville Dam Spring, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827

4703, Smithville, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827, US

## Overview Smithville Dam Spring is a natural spring located near the small community of Smithville, just outside Eato...

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Dwightwood Spring, Mackinac Island, MI 49757

1201, Mission St, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, US

## Overview Dwightwood Spring is a historic natural spring located on Mackinac Island, Michigan — one of the most iconi...

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White Cloud Park Spring, White Cloud, MI 49349

516, E Post Rd, White Cloud, MI 49349, US

## Overview White Cloud Park Spring is a public artesian well fountain located in Flowing Wells Artesian Wells Park in...

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Hesperia Spring, Hesperia, MI 49421

4282, W 1 Mile Rd, White Cloud, MI 49349, US

## Overview Hesperia Spring is a flowing artesian well located along the roadside between the communities of White Clou...

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Wild Eden Springs, Nunica, MI 49448

14508, State Rd, Spring Lake, MI 49456, US

## Overview Wild Eden Springs is a privately managed natural spring site located near Nunica in Ottawa County, Michigan...

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Largo Springs, Oscoda, MI

3343, Greenview Ln, Glennie, MI 48737, US

## Overview Largo Springs is a natural spring site located near Oscoda in Iosco County, Michigan. Situated along the Au...

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Old Greendale Township Hall, Shepherd, Michigan 48883

309, N Geneva Rd, Shepherd, MI 48883, US

## Overview The Old Greendale Township Hall spring is a long-flowing artesian well located at 309 North Geneva Road (al...

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Mayville Roadside Park, Mayville, Michigan 48744

8336, State Hwy 24, Mayville, MI 48744, US

## Overview Mayville Roadside Park is a small public park along Highway 24 (State Road 24) in Mayville, Michigan, home...

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Swain Park Artesian Well, Brooklyn, MI 49230

456, State Hwy 50, Brooklyn, MI 49230, US

## Overview Swain Park in Brooklyn, Michigan, is home to a continuously flowing artesian well — a natural phenomenon wh...

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Peterso Rd. Spring, Osseo, MI 49266

2680, Doty Rd, Osseo, MI 49266, US

## Overview The Peterson Road Spring is a natural public drinking spring located near the small village of Osseo in Hil...

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Little Traverse Spring, Leelanau County Michigan

590, W Traverse Lake Rd, Maple City, MI 49664, US

## Overview Little Traverse Spring is an artesian spring located along West Traverse Lake Road in Maple City, within Mi...

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Ironwood, MI 49938

2813, Lake Rd, Ironwood, MI 49938, US

## Overview Locally known as the **Little Girls Point Spring**, this public drinking spring is located along Lake Road...

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Bessemer, MI, 49931

299, 1st Ave, Bessemer, MI 49911, US

## Overview Tucked into the small city of Bessemer in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, this public drinking spring sits at t...

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Harbor Spring, Harbor Springs, Michigan

6990, Hughston Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, US

## Overview Harbor Spring is a natural artesian well located in the charming lakeside town of Harbor Springs, Michigan,...

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Union Twp Hall, Fife Lake, Michigan

5020, Fife Lake Rd, Fife Lake, MI 49633, US

## Overview Tucked in the front yard of the Union Township Hall in Fife Lake, Michigan, this modest public drinking spr...

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Irontone Spring, Ostego County, Michigan

1201, W 30th Rd, Boon, MI 49618, US

## Overview Irontone Spring is a public roadside drinking spring located in Otsego County, Michigan, just a few miles n...

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Barryton Spring, Barryton, Michigan, 49305

125, Park Pl, Barryton, MI 49305, US

## Overview Barryton Spring is a public drinking spring located in the small village of Barryton in Mecosta County, Mic...

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Norway Artesian Well Spring, Norway, Michigan, 49870

6109, US Hwy 2, Norway, MI 49870, US

## Overview The Norway Artesian Well Spring is a beloved public drinking spring located along US Highway 2 near the sma...

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Honor Artesian Well, Honor, Michigan, 49640

10791, Main St, Honor, MI 49640, US

## Overview The Honor Artesian Well is a beloved public drinking spring located right along Main Street (US-31) in the...

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Spring Grove Park, Grandville, Michigan, 49418

1800 Greenly St, Grandville, MI 49418, United States

## Overview Spring Grove Park in Grandville, Michigan, is a charming community park that features a natural spring flow...

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Rose City Spring, Rose City, Michigan

400, State Hwy 33, Rose City, MI 48654, US

## Overview Rose City Spring is a beloved public drinking spring located in the heart of Rose City, a small community i...

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Waterviet Artesian Well, Waterviet, MI

8100, N Branch Rd, Watervliet, MI 49098, US

Description Artesian well, which is constantly rising through the ground to form a pipe. "35 Years ago, there was an art...

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Onekema Spring, Onekema, MI

3452, Portage Point Dr, Onekama, MI 49675, US

## Overview Onekama Spring is a free-flowing public drinking spring located along Portage Point Drive in the small lake...

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Artesian Flow Rest Park, Watervliet, Michigan

1935, Angling Rd, Watervliet, MI 49098, US

## Overview Artesian Flow Rest Park is a public roadside rest area located along M-140 near Watervliet in Berrien Count...

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Round Lake County Park, Horton, MI

12376, Round Lake Rd, Horton, MI 49246, US

## Overview Round Lake County Park in Horton, Michigan, is home to an artesian water well that has long been a draw for...

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Crooked River Spring, Alanson, MI

6427, Walsh's Way, Alanson, MI 49706, US

## Overview Crooked River Spring is a public drinking spring located near the small village of Alanson in Emmet County,...

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Rome Center Spring, Rome Center, Michigan

9700, Stoddard Rd, Adrian, MI 49221, US

## Overview Rome Center Spring is a continuously flowing natural spring located in the rural community of Rome Center i...

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Clare Spring, Clare, Michigan

898, Hatchery Rd, Farwell, MI 48622, US

## Overview Clare Spring is a long-flowing public drinking spring located along the roadside near the small city of Cla...

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Hill Road Spring, Rapid City, MI

5793, State Hwy 72, Williamsburg, MI 49690, US

## Overview Hill Road Spring is a natural public drinking spring located just off State Highway 72 near Rapid City in K...

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Wabasis Lake Spring, Greenville, Michigan

9350, Wabasis Ave NE, Greenville, MI 48838, US

## Overview Wabasis Lake Spring is a year-round flowing spring located within the Wabasis Lake County Park in Kent Coun...

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Athey Ave. and Townline Rd. Intersection Harrison, MI

3000, N Athey Ave, Harrison, MI 48625, US

## Overview You’ll find this public drinking spring at the intersection of Athey Ave. and Townline Rd. in Harrison, Mich...

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Norway Spring, Norway, Michigan

6109, US Hwy 2, Norway, MI 49870, US

## Overview Norway Spring is a public drinking spring located just outside the small city of Norway in Dickinson County...

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