Washingtonians Love To Visit This Fresh Spring Water Spot Between Portland And Oregon Coast

The Pacific Northwest, particularly Washington and Oregon, has lush landscapes and abundant water resources. Some are natural hot springs, great for soaking in, while finding fresh drinking water is a bit more difficult.

Many natural springs are on private property or within protected wilderness areas, making public access for collection limited.

Instagram: Outdoorsykensy Says:

"Anywho, if you’re heading to the Oregon Coast from Portland, you need to stop here! It’s about halfway to the coast along Highway 26, there will be “drinking water” signs, you can’t miss it."

This particular spot between Portland and the Oregon coast is a great place to stop and get drinking water. As seen in this Instagram post, many people fill containers for personal use or even for their livestock.

Finding and Collecting Safe Spring Water in Washington

If you happen to find a fresh spring water source, look for clear, free-flowing sources away from potential contamination like agricultural runoff or industrial areas. Using a water filter straw or container is recommended even if you think the water tastes good. And collect the water in food-grade containers.

When I was a kid, I lived in the mountains of Santa Cruz, California, and whether I was riding my horse through the gorgeous redwoods or hiking a trail through the forest, we would often stop at certain spots with a natural spring water flow to drink from.

It always tasted so good! I recall being tired, hot, and thirsty, and it was such a welcome find. We'd come upon a spring water flow out of the mountain, and EUREKA!

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