Steese Highway Mile 57 Water Source

This natural spring bubbles up right beside the Steese Highway at Mile 57, creating a small but reliable water source that’s been used by travelers for decades. The water flows year-round, though access can be tricky in winter when ice builds up. Local miners and overlanders have improved the collection point over the years with some basic rock work to direct the flow.

The spring is unmarked but easy to spot – look for the pull-off area on the right side heading north, just before a small bridge. Water should always be treated or filtered. It’s particularly valuable for those tackling the extended Steese Highway route to Circle, as reliable water becomes scarce beyond Chatanika.

Roadside spring at Mile 57 - treat before drinking