Lawrence's Spring
Viewpoint · Wadi Rum

Lawrence's Spring

Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lawrence's Spring is a natural water source in Wadi Rum. It offers views across the desert valley. The site is named after T.E. Lawrence, who passed through Wadi Rum during the Arab Revolt and wrote about its springs.

On day 4 of Petra & Wadi Rum

Good to know

Tickets
Covered by the Wadi Rum Protected Area entry fee (included in the Jordan Pass).
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Morning to avoid heat
Getting there
By jeep from Wadi Rum village

Itineraries with Lawrence's Spring

Day 4 of Petra & Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum by jeep

How Lawrence's Spring fits into a day.
  1. 8:00Lawrence's SpringWadi Rum
  2. 10:00Khazali CanyonWadi Rum
  3. 12:00Umm Fruth rock bridgeWadi Rum
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Lawrence's Spring questions

How do you reach Lawrence's Spring?

Access is by 4x4 vehicle from Wadi Rum village or camp. The final stretch requires a short walk.

Is water available at Lawrence's Spring?

A small spring flows here most of the year. Do not drink the water without treatment.

Who was Lawrence at this spring?

T.E. Lawrence travelled through Wadi Rum during the Arab Revolt. The name commemorates his time in the area.

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