Cross Hollow Spring, Rogers, Arkansas  5/5 (4)

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Description

Spring is piped down to a faucet outside the owners fence!!! Spring also has wild mint and watercress that grows WILD!!!

Nearest Address

12590 Cross Hollow

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

  • Fee: None
  • Access: Private
  • Flow: Continuous
  • TDS: 150
  • Temp: 31° F
  • pH: 7.5

Hours Spring is Open:

9-5 M-S

GPS:

N/A

Map Link: Cross Hollow Spring Map

Submitted by: Charles Barber

Responses

  1. Jared August 8, 2021

    Hi Everyone! Here is a new update on this spring:
    I talked to Sonny and his is a very kind gentlemen. The land he owns is on the Trail of Tears Historic Site. Him and his wife are part Cherokee and he said it was a sign when they bought the land as if it was being “Passed on through his ancestors”.
    The water itself is delicious, crisp, and cold. Sonny said this spring has been flowing ever since he and his family moved in.
    The only thing Sonny asks is to park in his driveway and not on any of his grass. Stay on the gravel. The grass is very soft from the spring and if your car was to roll in the grass, you would sink and get stuck. Also, stay on the gravel out of respect for Sonny supplying free drinkable spring water. One more note that Sonny made is that a Hyrdologist came by to test the water and said it was 100% percent pure. No contaminants or bacteria! So so grateful for Sonny and his family! Many blessings to you all!
    Love,
    Jared

  2. Arkansas Jones September 16, 2014

    Clearing up some confusion here: The Wautauga Spring is in Ravenden, in NE Arkansas. THIS one is at 12590 Cross Hollow Rd. in Rogers, NW AR. The friendly owner believes the water is meant to be shared freely. He asks that folks back off the road into the driveway, and visit from 8 – 5 only. The 52 degree (not 32!) water is tested twice a year. This water, friends and neighbors, is as good as it gets. Please respect the resource, the property, and the owner’s generosity.

  3. Erika November 12, 2022

    I went there today! Followed the instructions from others to park in the driveway and tapped a gallon of fresh spring water ? I offered a song to the water and a blessing to the house and land the spring is on to show my gratitude. Thank you!!!

  4. Solarwindpower1 July 28, 2011

    Thank You for listing this spring the waters taste is exceptional and it comes out cold. I have been coming to this spring for almost a year now. The owner is very friendly and he says as long as the water is flowing people are welcome to it.

    1. Shari Wagner August 19, 2014

      I’m thinking of visiting this spring for the first time this week. Do you happen to know if it’s been tested? I was using a great-tasting spring up in NH for a year before I learned it had high levels of naturally occurring arsenic.

  5. Dolores April 17, 2017

    This Spring Has Been Tested per Sunny [the owner] by his Wife who is a Microbiologist or something similar. Her lab tests show no harmful bacteria .. when you see Sunny ask him, he’s a great guy.

  6. April Abiera March 7, 2016

    Just filled up two “Arrow H2O 2.5-Gal Slimline Beverage Dispenser, Blue” at the address 12590 Cross Hollow Spring, Rogers, AR. The Walmart in Rogers for has a rollback on these 2.5-Gal jugs for $6.38/each. I first pulled up to the house after seeing the address on the mailbox, and parked on the side of the road near his garage. I was nervous and paced around his lawn outside the fence eyeballing the constant, dripping faucet for about a minute before his two short dogs [one a beagle and the other a mixed breed(?)] ran under his ‘knee-high’ fence to me and begged for ear rubs. This eased my fidgeting and I proceeded to, for unknown reasons, tip-toe to the dripping faucet. As I finished filling the first jug, the owner came out and I just about ran, but he reassured me that everything was fine and to make sure to just “park in his driveway behind his car” because people come down the dirt road hill really fast and could possibly hit my car. He added, “I’ll let you know if you need to move if I need to pull out my driveway,” and then went back into his house. This made me feel better about the situation, and I finished my last jug, closed the faucet tightly, and gave the dogs one last ear rub before they ran back under the short fence to drink the flowing creek spring water that nestles the side of the house up to the faucet. Note: If facing the house, the faucet is right in front of the fence, on the left side next to the flowing creek. The faucet handle is adorned with an image of a half moon and half sun.

    1. jyrhino February 26, 2013

      32′ F is the freezing point of pure distilled water at sealevel. Any contaminants (salt, iron, phosphorus, sulfur, etc.) change the boiling and freezing points. Pressure can keep it from freezing – in the oceans salt water has been found to be way below 0F, -132F in Antarctica. Also – water has a specific heat that helps it have multiple freezing points – there’s areas in pressure/temp that water can be liquid, gas, or solid, depending on conditions. Water – the coolest thing in the universe – the jack off all trades!

  9. johnny appleseed-Sorrentino November 29, 2011

    what’s the best way to ask the owner if it’s okay to collect water from their spring? we drove pass the house (at least i think it was the right one) a month ago and didn’t want to knock on a strangers door asking for water-goodness. has anyone spoken with the owner and how did you go about it?

  18. followinghawks September 14, 2024

    I’ve been collecting water from this spring for nearly a year now and it’s cold, clear and delicious! The setting is so beautiful and peaceful and a nice, cool spot on a hot day. The owner is very friendly and so generous to allow the public to access this water.

  19. Ann April 15, 2024

    What a beautiful Spring! Great tasting Waters, and as promised, super nice and welcoming owners of the property. We felt very comfortable. (We picked up a bag of liter off the nearby road as thanks)

  20. Abbie December 3, 2022

    Visited this spring today and it is my new #1 favorite! The ground around is VERY soft, hopefully I didn’t damage it too much with my footprints, definitely do not drive on it or you’ll destroy the whole area.
    It was easy to find and access. I did not speak with the owners, (I’m not extroverted enough) but did see a couple of ladies who seemed friendly but busy so I didn’t bother them. I’ll definitely be back for this precious water

  21. Kathy July 24, 2018

    I have spoken with Sonny, the owner of this spring. Friendly guy. He said it supplies all the water to his house. Their family drinks it daily. I have tasted it myself. It is cool and refreshing on a hot summer day.

  23. Rose November 24, 2016

    Delicious water and an idyllic location. The owner(s) was not present when we arrived on a weekday afternoon but we filled up about 8 gallons. It is a beautiful property and so nice of the owners to allow public access.

  24. Heather June 21, 2016

    Also confirming this spring water source – it is absolutely 12590 – a bit further east down the road than the pin on the map. April’s description from March 2016 is absolutely correct. Didn’t see the owner or dogs, but it was fairly clear this spring is intended for the public. You can actually smell the fresh mint growing near the small flowing stream! Lovely. A true gift in this industrial region.

  25. Brenda September 29, 2015

    I wanted to know if this spring is still open to the public, since the most recent posts were written in 2014. If so, should a person ask/tell the owner they have come to get water, or just get the water. I would definitely want to go about this in the proper manner.

  26. Anastasia June 7, 2015

    Just got some water today, the spring is still there and the property owner is very friendly! Bring your own containers – it’s a faucet outside the fence and the creek runs through the fence as well. So lucky to have this in Northwest Arkansas!

  29. Shari Wagner September 18, 2014

    I spoke to the owner yesterday and he said the same water comes out of all his taps and that his wife (a microbiologist) tests the water twice a year. Good to know I can stop putting Lugol’s in my spring water…I get water there about once a week and it’s all I drink 🙂

    1. David Fitch May 31, 2014

      Does anyone know if this water has been tested for contaminents, pH, or whatever? I would guess you’d want to run this thru a filter such as a Berkey filter before consuming. If anyone has any idea please help, we’d like to use for someone who is sick and want to provide the purest possible water. Thank you!

  35. John September 14, 2013

    I was out there today. A company named Overland Development has taken pver the land there for the purposes of strip mining the whole landscape. Horrible. THe spring is no longer there. No pipes np water. nothing. The grass and brush is 3 ft high. Maybe I had the wrong side of the road but according to this photo and pinpoint, I was in the right place. I will ask the neighbors tomorrow what happened but I can already guess- the greedy land developers have capped it and cemented the springs. I will start complaining to the county and sending a letter a week to as many local and state politicians as I can. Anyone in the area care to join me?

How to Collect Spring Water

Dakota September 28, 2022
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Drinking pure spring water is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Our bodies are over 99% water at the molecular level, so water affects every aspect of our biology. Yet, not all water is created equal. Almost all the bottled spring water available is pasteurized for shelf stability, which neutralizes many of the powerful health benefits such as increased hydrogen, healthy probiotics, and crystalline structure. For more about why unprocessed spring water is the best water to drink, read this.

The best way to guarantee you are getting real unprocessed spring water is to collect it yourself. This is a short and simple guide filled with information about how to gather spring water. We will cover how to find a spring, how to collect the water, how to honor the spring, how to store the water properly and other tips.

FindASpring.org is the best resource for locating a spring near you. However, not all springs are on the map. First, check the map to see if there is a spring in your local area. If there is, look at the reviews and comments. Has anyone shared helpful information about flow rate or posted a water test result? Is the spring in a pristine area? Do a bit of research and make sure the spring is safe to drink from. If you have any doubt about the purity, don’t risk it and get a water test, HERE. If you don’t see a spring on the map in your area, there still might be some that aren’t listed yet. First, ask the older generation who have lived in your area a long time if they know. You can also ask people in your community who might already get spring water such as people at a health food store or at a farmers market. Another great option is to view A US forest service map, where many springs have been marked. You can view these maps through the Gaia GPS or All Trails hiking apps on your phone. The map overlay you want is USGS Topo. Not all are easily accessible or ideal for drinking, but some are and it can be a fun adventure to find them. We have found over half a dozen great springs this way.

Once you’ve found your spring, figure out how you are going to gather the water. Is it right on the side of the road and easy to access or do you have to hike to it? We recommend storing spring water in glass instead of plastic to preserve the purity of the water. It is better for the environment, your body, and the water. Even BPA free plastic has toxic chemicals that can leach into water and cause health issues. If you do want to use plastic for safety reasons when filling at the spring, we recommend transferring the water to glass as soon as possible. FindASpring is sponsored by Alive Waters, which offers beautiful reusable glass. They have a 2.5 gallon option, which is a convenient size for carrying that isn’t too heavy. They also sell handles that you can use to transport the jugs even more easily. If you have to hike to access the spring, we recommend putting the water jugs into an extra large backpack to hike the water out with ease. We use Osprey packs that hold 2 jugs each. You can also use a wheelbarrow or even a stroller depending on how easy a walk it is.

Filling 2.5 Gallon Alive Waters Jug

When you get to the spring, remember to first give back before you take. Springs are considered sacred in indigenous cultures around the world for their life giving water and also as a connection to the inner earth. A powerful and simple way to give back is to clean up. Is there any trash that needs to be collected? Could you move any dead leaves or sticks to improve the flow rate? Show up in service. Some other wonderful ways to give is with a moment of expressing verbal gratitude, singing songs to the water, offering the water an ethically sourced crystal, a feather, or some other physical gift. Flowers are a popular and beautiful thing to offer, but please be careful to source organic ones as most flowers from the store are sprayed with pesticides and can be toxic to put near a spring. Also, flowers can attract bugs as they decay, so it can be best to offer them to the flowing water directly or a little downstream from the spring head.

When gathering the water, fill the jug as close to the spring head as possible, never gather downstream. Be very careful as wet glass is extremely slippery. Make sure the lid is securely fastened. When transporting the spring water home, the jugs can sometimes slide around the car. Secure them in place or wrap them with towels or something so they don’t crash into each other.

How you store your spring water is essential. It is not pasteurized like spring water from the store, so it will start growing algae if left in direct sunlight. This is good because it means it’s alive! If the water you drink can’t even support the most basic life forms, how do you think it will support your body? Store your water in a cool, dark place such as a dark corner, pantry or closet. The fridge is ideal if you have room. Some people prefer to filter their water through a Berkey filter before drinking, but if the spring is pure, it’s not necessary. We drink our spring water completely unfiltered.

How long the water stays good for depends on how cold a temperature it’s stored at. Spring water is best fresh. We personally do not prefer to drink spring water past 2 weeks old. However, we know other people that will drink it at a month old. It’s great to get in a rhythm where you know how long the water lasts you and put your collection day on the calendar in advance.

I believe that water is calling us to reconnect with her in the deepest way, to gather our own water. Just like our ancestors did. Our ancestors didn’t have fancy water machines. They also didn’t create villages or settle where there was no water. Water was revered as the center of the community and the nodal point around which life could spiral out and take root.

Here’s to restoring the sacred connection with the waters of life.

Written by Dakota Chanel. Water Priestess and Ceremonialist. DakotaChanel.com

Dakota

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