Springs in North Carolina

22 natural springs in North Carolina, United States

North Carolina features a diverse natural landscape that extends from the high peaks of the Appalachian Mountains in the west to the flat, sandy Coastal Plain in the east. The central Piedmont region connects these distinct areas with rolling hills and clay-rich soils. The state generally experiences a humid subtropical climate, though the higher elevations in the west have a cooler subtropical highland climate. Vegetation varies widely across these zones, ranging from spruce-fir forests at high altitudes to pine and hardwood forests throughout the lower elevations.

Water flow in natural springs is closely tied to seasonal precipitation and groundwater recharge patterns. While July and August are typically the wettest months due to summer storms, the most significant groundwater recharge occurs during the cooler months of winter and early spring when vegetation is dormant. Consequently, springs often exhibit their strongest flow in late winter and early spring, following the melting of mountain snow and consistent seasonal rainfall. Drier conditions in October and November can lead to reduced flow rates in some areas.

Exploring the outdoors in North Carolina offers opportunities to locate these natural water sources amidst scenic terrain. Whether hiking through the Blue Ridge Mountains or traversing the Piedmont, visitors can find various springs emerging from the ground. 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 North Carolina(22)

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Old Spring

287, Wood Creek Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, US

## Overview Old Spring is a public drinking spring located along Wood Creek Road in the rural outskirts of Sanford, Nor...

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HappyHill SpringWorks (private share / commercial)

704 Zeb Ferguson Rd, Siler City, NC 27344, US

## Overview HappyHill SpringWorks operates a private natural spring at 704 Zeb Ferguson Road in Siler City, North Carol...

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White Sulphur Springs (historic Mount Airy mineral spring)

230 White Sulphur Springs Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030, US

## Overview White Sulphur Springs northwest of Mount Airy is the mineral spring that anchored a late-19th / early-20th-...

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Spring Friends Meeting springs (Snow Camp)

3323 E Greensboro Chapel Hill Rd, Snow Camp, NC 27349, US

## Overview Spring Friends Meeting in Snow Camp, Alamance County, takes its name from free-flowing springs on the meeti...

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Old Bluff Presbyterian Church Spring

4100 Old Bluff Church Rd, Godwin, NC 28344, US

## Overview Old Bluff Presbyterian Church (founded 1758; present Greek Revival building ~1858) is a National Register l...

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Midas Spring Water (Huntersville)

9861 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC 28078, US

## Overview Midas Spring Water is a commercial bottled-water company in Huntersville, North Carolina, founded in 1871 a...

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Healing Springs (Thompson's Bromine and Arsenic Springs)

1097 E Healing Springs Road, Crumpler, NC 28617, US

## Overview Healing Springs near Crumpler, Ashe County, North Carolina, is the historic mineral-spring resort listed on...

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Midas Spring Water, Huntersville, NC 28078

10833, State Rd 2238, Huntersville, NC 28078, US

## Overview Midas Spring Water is a public drinking spring located in Huntersville, North Carolina, within Mecklenburg...

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Lithia Springs, Shelby, North Carolina

191, State Rd 1843, Shelby, NC 28150, US

## Overview Lithia Springs is a well-known local spring in Shelby, North Carolina, located in Cleveland County. Residen...

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Fuquay Mineral Spring Park

104 Spring Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, US

## Overview Fuquay Mineral Spring Park is a Town of Fuquay-Varina park commemorating the mineral spring discovered in 1...

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White Sulphur Springs (Mount Airy)

230 White Sulphur Springs Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030, US

## Overview White Sulphur Springs is a historic mineral-spring resort site on the outskirts of Mount Airy, Surry County...

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Hot Springs Resort & Spa, Hot Springs, NC

247, Bridge St, Hot Springs, NC 28743, US

## Overview Hot Springs Resort & Spa in Hot Springs, North Carolina, is a private mineral-springs lodging property alon...

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Curtis Creek Spring, Old Fort, NC

5072, Curtis Creek Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762, US

## Overview Curtis Creek Spring is a piped natural spring located along Curtis Creek Road in the Pisgah National Forest...

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Cold Springs, Concord, NC

2550 Cold Springs Rd, Concord, NC 28025, US

## Overview Spring on the grounds of Cold Springs Global Methodist Church, Concord, North Carolina. Church states the p...

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Cricket Hill Spring, Black Mountain, NC

1158, NC 9 Hwy, Black Mountain, NC 28711, US

## Overview Cricket Hill Spring is a roadside public drinking spring nestled along Highway 9 just outside the charming...

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Celo Spring, Burnsville, NC

206, Lower Browns Creek Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, US

## Overview Celo Spring is a community-maintained public drinking spring located along Lower Browns Creek Road in the C...

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Hemlock Trail Spring, Marshall, NC

60, Catawba Dr, Marshall, NC 28753, US

## Overview Hemlock Trail Spring is a small, naturally occurring spring located along Panhandle Road in the hills above...

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Shatley Springs

436 Shatley Springs Road, Crumpler, NC 28617, US

## Overview Shatley Springs is a historic private mineral-spring property in Crumpler, Ashe County, North Carolina, ass...

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Balsam Spring, Balsam Grove, NC

Balsam Grove, NC 28708, US

## Overview Balsam Spring is a cold, clear natural spring tucked into the high-elevation forests just above the Shining...

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Cold Springs (Cold Springs Church, Concord)

2550 Cold Springs Road, Concord, NC 28025, US

## Overview A historic spring sits behind Cold Springs church on Cold Springs Road in Concord, Cabarrus County, North C...

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Mount Vernon Springs

SR 1134 / Mount Vernon Springs Road, near Bonlee / Siler City, NC 27344, US

## Overview Mount Vernon Springs is a National Register historic district near Bonlee in Chatham County, North Carolina...

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Winding Stair Gap Spring, Franklin, NC

US 64, Franklin, NC 28734, US

## Overview Winding Stair Gap Spring is a roadside public drinking spring located along U.S. Highway 64 in Macon County...

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