Willson Camp- Quartz Spring

The Quartz Spring is the water source for the Willson Camp (formerly La Canada Hunting Club). The new Storage Tank overflow Trough is located in a secluded ravine, a great wildlife area.   The Spring Box was constructed and installed by the 'Coe Park Springs Maintenance Team'  in 1996. The old wooden tank was removed and replace with a 1100 gallon Storage Tank in 1997.  The new Storage Tank was donated by the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF).

During June, 2000 the Landmark volunteers moved the overflow trough from a point higher up in the ravine, down 25' to a position along the Lyman-Willson Ridge Trail.  This will give horses and hikers easier and safer access to fresh water.  

On August 8, 2001 a group of Landmark Volunteers replaced the shallow trough with a full size 80 gallon trough, repaired plumbing damaged by pigs, and increased the size of the overflow plumbing to eliminate an overflow problem which resulted in a marshy area around the trough.  They also assisted in installing a water spigot near the cabin to provide a water source for backcountry travelers.  The water should be filtered or treated before drinking.

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L>R 1) Willson Camp 2-3) Original Wood Tank- Removed  4) Spring Box  5) 1100 Gallon Tank

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