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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All Springs in Michigan(46)

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Pipe Dream, Milford, Michigan 48380

901, Pearson Dr, Milford, MI 48381, US

## Overview Historically reported hillside pipe spring near Pearson Dr / Milford, Michigan. Original submitter stated i...

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Hamilton Township Hall Spring

E Townline Lake Rd & N Athey Ave (former Hamilton Township Hall), Harrison, MI 48625, US

## Overview This Clare County artesian pipe sits at the old Hamilton Township Hall corner of East Townline Lake Road an...

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Gerrish Railroad Roadside Park pump spring

Old US-27 / S Clare Ave (Gerrish Railroad Roadside Park), Harrison, MI 48625, US

## Overview Gerrish Railroad Roadside Park sits on Old US-27 (South Clare Avenue) between Clare and Harrison in Clare C...

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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 hillside springs / waterfalls (Muskegon River)

Muskegon River corridor near Hardy Dam, Morley, MI 49336, US

## Overview Hardy Dam on the Muskegon River in Newaygo County is a major Consumers Energy hydro plant with a large rese...

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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 Park

630 Main St, Frankfort, MI 49635, US

## Overview Frankfort Mineral Springs Park on Main Street is a lakeshore landmark where a continuous mineral aquifer we...

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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

Wayside park, east side of 30th Ave (M-66), Barryton, MI 49305, US

## Overview Barryton's artesian well is a village wayside fill on the east side of 30th Avenue (M-66) between Arthur an...

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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 Roadside Park spring

4900 W Deren Rd, Ludington, MI 49431, US

## Overview Kibby Creek Roadside Park is a small Summit Township day-use park south of Ludington on the Old US-31 / Per...

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Hendricks Township Park flowing well (Epoufette Bay)

Epoufette Bay Rd, Naubinway, MI 49762, US

## Overview Hendricks Township Park (also called Epoufette Bay Campground) is a rustic Lake Michigan shore park off US-...

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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

Lake Shore Dr (M-185), Mackinac Island, MI 49757, US

## Overview Dwightwood Spring is a limestone-fed natural spring on Mackinac Island’s southeastern Lake Shore Boulevard...

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Flowing Wells Park artesian fountain, White Cloud

Flowing Wells Park (Heald St / Echo Dr / E Post Rd area), White Cloud, MI 49349, US

## Overview Flowing Wells Park is a City of White Cloud park on the White River with historic artesian wells/fountains...

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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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Iargo Springs (River Road Scenic Byway)

River Road National Scenic Byway, Oscoda, MI 48750, US

## Overview Iargo Springs (often misspelled Largo) is a U.S. Forest Service interpretive site on the River Road Nationa...

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Greendale Township Hall artesian well (old Geneva Road site)

329 N Geneva Rd, Shepherd, MI 48883, US

## Overview A continuously flowing artesian well sits at the former Greendale Township Hall on North Geneva Road in Mid...

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Mayville Roadside Park spring (M-24)

M-24 / State Hwy 24, Mayville, MI 48744, US

## Overview A small roadside park on M-24 between Mayville and Lapeer (Rich Township) holds a stone and wood shelter ov...

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Swain Memorial Park artesian well (Brooklyn)

Swain Memorial Park, Tecumseh St & River St, Brooklyn, MI 49230, US

## Overview Swain Memorial Park in the Village of Brooklyn lists an artesian well among official park amenities. Villag...

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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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Lake Road spring (Little Girls Point / Ironwood Township)

Lake Rd (CR-505) toward Little Girls Point, Ironwood Township, MI 49938, US

## Overview A roadside spring on the Lake Road (County Road 505) easement toward Little Girls Point in Ironwood Townshi...

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Bessemer 1st Avenue artesian spring (under rail trestle)

1st Ave at Spring St, Bessemer, MI 49911, US

## Overview An artesian spring flows year-round beneath and beside the historic First Avenue railroad truss bridge in B...

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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 Springs Roadside Park (Frank Wilkinson Park)

3549 N Old US Highway 27, Gaylord, MI 49735, US

## Overview Irontone Springs Roadside Park, also called Frank Wilkinson Park, is an Otsego County free-use roadside par...

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Barryton Central Park artesian well

Central Park / Park Pl, Barryton, MI 49305, US

## Overview The Village of Barryton Recreation Plan lists an artesian well among Central Park amenities (pavilions, res...

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Norway Spring (US-2 roadside)

US-2 west of downtown Norway, MI 49870, US

## Overview Norway Spring is a City of Norway registered historic site just off US-2. City materials state the cool, cl...

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Honor roadside artesian well (US-31 / Main Street)

Main St (US-31), Honor, MI 49640, US

## Overview In Honor, a roadside park across from the grocery on US-31 (Main Street) holds an artesian spring that flow...

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Spring Grove Park flowing spring (Ottawa County)

1800 Greenly St, Hudsonville, MI 49426, US

## Overview Spring Grove Park is a 16-acre Ottawa County park on Greenly Street (Hudsonville address; near Grandville)....

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Rose City artesian flowing well (M-33)

M-33 north end, Rose City, MI 48654, US

## Overview Rose City was historically called the Home of the Artesian Wells. Wikipedia and chamber history note abunda...

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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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Portage Point Drive artesian well (Onekama)

Portage Point Dr, Onekama, MI 49675, US

## Overview A stone roadside artesian well on Portage Point Drive west of M-22 near Onekama flows year-round. Lost In M...

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Artesian Flow Roadside Park (M-140)

2031 S M-140, Watervliet, MI 49098, US

## Overview Artesian Flow Roadside Park is an MDOT roadside park on M-140 about 2.5 miles south of Watervliet. Local ra...

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Round Lake County Park flowing well

11980 Round Lake Rd, Horton, MI 49246, US

## Overview Round Lake County Park in Liberty Township, Jackson County, is a small county day-use park with picnic area...

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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 County Park spring feature

11220 Springhill Dr, Greenville, MI 48838, US

## Overview Wabasis Lake County Park in northeast Kent County includes a year-round spring feature near the campground...

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Athey Ave. and Townline Rd. Intersection Harrison, MI

E Townline Lake Rd & N Athey Ave (former Hamilton Township Hall), Harrison, MI 48625, US

## Overview This Clare County artesian pipe sits at the old Hamilton Township Hall corner of East Townline Lake Road an...

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Norway Spring, Norway, MI

US Hwy 2 (west end of town), Norway, MI 49870, US

## Overview Norway Spring is a City of Norway registered historic site: an artesian flow from a 1903 Oliver Mining Comp...

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