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Open Creek Dam Spring, Rimbey, Alberta, Canada

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Description

This spring is publicly known but not widely used. It is covered by a cistern and flows out via metal pipe.

Nearest Address

Approximately 15km west of Rimbey, AB.

Directions from Nearest Address

Drive west out of Rimbey, AB on highway 53. A sign for Open Creek Dam campground will be seen about 15-20km out of Rimbey. Turn left at the sign and follow the signs for ‘spring’.

Vital Information

  • Fee: None
  • Access: Public
  • Flow: Continuous
  • TDS: N/A
  • Temp: N/A
  • pH: N/A

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Open Creek Dam Spring Map

Submitted by: Hannah

Category : Alberta / Canada
  • guest

    The directions say west of Rimby but the pin on the map is east of Rimby. I drove down range road 22 (as it says on the map) but there are no signs and I saw no spring. Can you move the pin or give better directions? Thanks!! :-)

  • guest

    The pin is definitely in the wrong place. Looking at Google Maps using the Satellite feature, shows that RR 22 is actually in the middle of a field. The “Open Creek Dam” address is actually a PO Box, not the location of the Campground. It would be best to follow the directions as stated, paying no attention the pin on the map. If you look at Google Maps Satellite of the area, its safe to assume the dam would be near the river. The campground (unlisted) would possibly also be near the river.

  • guest

    The pin is definitely in the wrong place. Looking at Google Maps using the Satellite feature, shows that RR 22 is actually in the middle of a field. The “Open Creek Dam” address is actually a PO Box, not the location of the Campground. It would be best to follow the directions as stated, paying no attention the pin on the map. If you look at Google Maps Satellite of the area, its safe to assume the dam would be near the river. The campground (unlisted) would possibly also be near the river.

  • Neda_h

    How can we test the water or find out the pH?????

  • guest

    When my grandparents lived in Rimbey they used to go out there all the time to get their water. They used for everyday drinking and making beer and wine. It made great coffee too.

  • Mhsparkey

    the spring water at open creek comes out of the earth cold and clean, checking for ph in this water would be like checking Jesus for freckles.l

  • L.G.

    will definitely hunt this one down – what a well kept secret

  • guest

    Drive west 32 km from Rimbey on highway 53. Turn left after you see a blue sign for Open Creek Dam Campground. Take a left at the first intersection and look for the cistern. This water flows fairly quickly and is very cold! I recommend bringing smaller jugs and a funnel to assist in filling up larger carboys as it is difficult to fill up large jugs at the mouth of this spring.  Always draw water from the flow, and not the pool.