Government Springs, Greer, Arizona

4.3

(127 reviews)

About This Spring

Photo:

“The picture of me filling a jug from the spring is about 1989 but I believe it still exists. ” – Michael A. Dentzer

Description:

Self Pumping from Aquifer that comes form below Mt. Baldy and the Mogollon rim. This was once a Govermnet run Fish hatchery. The fish and the govt, have long gone But As far as I know the water still comes up into the spring from the Aquifer. It is usually about 45 degrees and pure.And is very accessible.just walk about 300 feet from the end of the road and You will see a concrete pipe about 6″in diameter coming out of the mountainside. You can verify this by calling the Greer Chamber of Commerce. (928) 735-7799 Kay Zahn

Additional info: https://www.wmonline.com/attract/trails/wfork94.htm

Nearest Address

Appx 300 yds directly from the end of Main street Greer Arizona. At the Mt Baldy Hiking Trailhead Westfork trail 94.

Directions from Nearest Address

Just walk about 300 feet from the end of the Main road and You will see a concrete pipe about 6″ in diameter coming out of the mountainside. This is also the trailhead to a 11 mile hike up Mount Baldy.

Vital Information

  • Fee: None
  • Access: Public
  • Flow: Continuous
  • TDS: N/A
  • Temp: ~45° F
  • pH: N/A

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS:

Lat 34.0086°N Long -109.4558°W

Map Link: Government Springs Map

Submitted by: Michael A. Dentzer

GPS Coordinates

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