Description
The spring comes out of a small pile of fractured rocks about 50 feet from where I collect. When I found it, it was spread out and running down the hill in several places so I channelized it with 6 mil black plastic and dug a space below the consolidated stream for a 5 gallon bucket. The grasses and water cress has now grown back and the water comes out crystal clear. Apparently nobody else used it…amazing!
Some people have asked me if the water is safe, so I will attest that I have been drinking it exclusively for 4 months and am not only still alive, but thriving, and never sick. I think the water may contain a bit of calcium carbonate because there are deposits evident. I think this is healthy though…strong bones.
Nearest Address
Cerro Alto Campground, Atascadero, California 93422
Directions from Nearest Address
Take hwy 41 about 1/4 mile west towards Morro Bay. It is on the right (uphill) side of the hwy; about 20 feet up the hillside from a small concrete culvert (8 feet across), the dead give-away is water running down alongside the hwy for 100 yards below the spring. Use extreme caution when pulling over or out; it is on a very curvy section. There is a small space to park across and down about 30 feet, but then you have to run across traffic loaded with heavy buckets. My last time I just parked right beside the spring and had 2 feet between my van and the road edge…much easier and safer I think.
Vital Information
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Hours Spring is Open:
24/7/365
GPS: N/A
Map Link: Morro Creek Spring Map
Submitted by: Doug Smith
